Outdoor Environments for Health and Well-being - Master's Programme

Here you will find information about the programme, welcome letter with roll call information, your course schedule, contact information, and the documents that regulate the education. Navigate by clicking on the headings below.

This page is intended for students enrolled in the program Click here if you want to apply to the program

Studying on the programme

You can choose to study the programme at full time or part time.

Each course contains 2 to 4 mandatory online meetings, which each consists of 2 to 3 days of lessons and examinations.

This programme consists of blended/distance learning courses, meaning admittance to this program will not make you eligible for a residence permit in Sweden. As of now and until further notice, there will be no compulsory campus meetings.

The programme have a Policy document that is of importance for students to follow, Policy document OHW.pdf.

  1. As a programme student, you must apply for courses before each semester. This is true even if you are already enrolled in a degree programme. The only exception is your first semester, when you are automatically given a place on the courses of your programme. Read more about how to apply for courses.

  2. To be accepted onto a course, you must meet its entry requirements. These requirements are listed in the course syllabus and in the online course catalogue. You might be admitted conditionally. If that is the case, we will check your eligibility at the start of the course before confirming registration.

  3. If you have been admitted, you must register in order to keep your place, participate in teaching, be covered by insurance, and have your study results documented. Non of the courses within the programme have self-registration, in order to be registered you must attend the mandatory roll-call for each course as well as programme roll-call.

  4. Late application: If you did not apply for a course during the regular application period, you may submit a late application. Read more about late applications.

  5. Waiting list: Have you applied for a course but been placed on the waiting list? If you are on the waiting list for a course, read more about how we offer places to waitlisted students.

Spring semester 2026

The following courses do not have self-registration open; to be registered it is mandatory to attend the rollcall:

MP0002 Landscape Analysis for People and Environment Studies

Rollcall Monday January 19th at 09:00
January 28 - 30
March 9 - 11
April 13 - 15 
June 1 – 3

MP0003 Research Methods for People and Environment Studies

Rollcall Tuesday January 20th at 11:00-11:30 
January 26 - 28
February 25 - 27 
April 6 - 8
May 18 - 20

MP0008 Health Promoting Outdoor Environments

Rollcall Wednesday January 21st, at 13:00
January 21 - 23
March 2 - 4
March 24 – 26
May 6 - 8

MP0009 Nature and Animal Assisted Interventions

Rollcall Monday January 19th at 10:00
February 2 – 4
March 4 – 6
March 23
May 11 - 13

EX1000 and EX0858 Independent project

January 20 - Startseminar
February 11 - Finalseminar
March 19 – Midseminar
June 5 - Final seminar (Thesis day)

Course syllabuses provide information about a course’s subject area(s) and its level and specialisation. The syllabus is available from the course’s webpage which you can search for here. If you are studying on a programme, you can in most cases click the course heading on the programme’s course schedule to go to the course page.

Abbreviations

  • G1N: First-cycle level, only upper secondary entry requirements
  • G1F: First-cycle level, fewer than 60 credits from first-cycle courses as entry requirement
  • G2F: First-cycle level, a minimum of 60 credits at first-cycle level as entry requirement
  • G2E: First-cycle level, a minimum of 60 credits at first-cycle level as entry requirement, contains a degree project for the Degree of Bachelor
  • A1N: Second-cycle level, only first-cycle course(s) as entry requirement – at SLU, a minimum of 120 credits at first-cycle level is required
  • A1F: Second-cycle level, contains degree project for
    Master’s degree (60 credits)
  • GXX: First-cycle level, course specialisation cannot be classified
  • AXX: Second-cycle level, course specialisation cannot be classified

General questions about your studies:
SLU’s study and career counsellors can help you with general questions about your studies and future career choices. They can help you organise your ideas and look at your choices, helping you make a decision that suits you. Read more about study support.

Programme-specific questions:
If you are doing a degree programme and have questions about choosing courses, programme structure, study plans or future opportunities, please contact the programme director of studies.

SLU Career:
As a student or doctoral student at SLU, you can use career support throughout your time here. You can get guidance and inspiration to help you prepare for your first job after university.
Learn more about SLU Career.

Study abroad:
Are you interested in studying abroad at one of the over 100 universities worldwide that SLU has exchange agreements with? Read more about studying abroad.

Educational systems:
Here are some systems and services to use during your studies at SLU:

Ladok – study documentation; use this to register for courses and exams
Canvas – learning platform; the digital classroom for your courses
TimeEdit – see your timetable and room bookings
Evald – course and programme evaluations
Email – student webmail

Learn more about educational systems at SLU


Study certificates:
As an SLU student, the easiest and fastest way to get proof of your grades and registration is through Ladok Student. Certificates issued from Ladok Student include a verification code that can be used to verify their authenticity.
Read more about study certificates.

Read more about admission to latter part of a programme.

In spring semester 2026 there are available places on the programme.

  • Year 2: 2 places - Fulltime studies (100 %)

Selection
If there are more qualified applicants than available places when the application period has ended, than the applicants are ranked according to how many credits they can transfer to the degree. When the applicants have equal credentials, lottery is applied.

Degree

Once you have completed your studies, you need to apply for your degree.
Read more about applying for degree

Degree awarded on completion of the programme

Outdoor Environments for Health and Well-being – Master’s Programme aims at a Degree of Master of Science with a major in Environmental Psychology, a general qualification. See SLU:s internal directives for grading systems and examination rights.

Students who fulfill the qualification requirements for the Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) will be provided with a degree certificate upon request. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Environmental Psychology.

Degree requirements

A Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Environmental Psychology will be awarded on completion of the course examinations (Pass grades) to the value of 120 credits, with the following requirements:

a minimum of 30 credits courses shall concern in-depth study within Environmental Psychology (A1N, A1F),
a minimum of 30 credits shall concern independent work (degree project) within Environmental Psychology (A2E).
First-cycle courses can constitute a maximum of 30 credits, provided these credits were not included in a qualifying Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

There is additional requirement of a completed Degree of Bachelor, Professional Degree of a minimum of 180 credits or a corresponding overseas qualification.

If you have previous studies that correspond to a programme at SLU, you can apply for credit transfer. Read more about transferring credits

After your studies

After your graduation, you may register in the SLU Alumni Network. Through the network you will be able to keep in contact with SLU and increase your professional and social network. Learn more about SLU Alumni Network.

Even after graduation, you may recieve career guidance. Read more at SLU Career.

The student account is deactivated two years after your last registered course has been completed.

Your home directory in SLU's file storage system is deleted one year after graduation. A good advice is, if you have data saved there that you want to have access to after your degree, you should save it on your own data storage media.

Read more about SLU account and files

Contact

  • Elizabeth Marcheschi, Programme director of studies
    Department of People and Society
    elizabeth.marcheschi@slu.se+4640415209+46761167377

    Contact the programme director of studies with questions about course selection, programme schedules, study plans, and future opportunities.

  • Desiree Mattsson, Education administrator
    alnarp-kursadmin@slu.se+4640415304

    Contact the education administrator if you have any questions about LADOK registration, certificates or courses.

  • Nicklas Karlsson, Education officer
    ltv-utbildningshandlaggare@slu.se+4640415069

    Contact the education officer if you have any questions about study programme regulations.