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.
Welcome letter
Congratulations on your place at SLU and on the Outdoor Environments for Health and Well-being - Master’s programme!
The autumn semester 2026 will begin with a roll call and study information.
Date: Monday 31st of August
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Zoom online meeting: LINK HERE
Password: MP0005
Further information can be found on the New Student web page. On these pages, you will also find all the information you need as a new student at SLU. It is mandatory to attend the roll call. Exceptions can be made if you have extenuating circumstances. If you cannot attend, you must notify antagning@slu.se no later than 08:00 the day of the roll call.
Since, the roll call will be via Zoom video link, please make sure that your Zoom is working so we can run the meeting as smoothly as possible. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact IT-support as soon as possible.
After the role call there will be a short introduction to the programme.
All teaching will take place at a distance in the OHW program. However, for those able to visit the campus there will be opportunities to meet at special occasions such as thesis day and during some courses group exercises. See more information for each course and more general information via the program's Canvas page.
If you plan to study half-time (50%), your first course on the program is Environmental Perception and Experience, 15 credits.
If you plan to study full-time (100%), it is recommended that you also register for the course Nature based interventions, 15 credits.
You will also be added to the Canvas pages for the courses, where you will get access to all the course related material you need. Remember to check your student email in order to receive information about the courses and the programme.
We who teach on the Outdoor Environments for Health and Well-being program look forward to meeting you as a student here this fall! Our hope is that you will enjoy being a student at SLU Alnarp and that you will find the courses on the programme interesting.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Once again, welcome to SLU!
Elizabeth Marcheschi, Director of Studies
Programme syllabus
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Contact
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Elizabeth Marcheschi, Programme director of studies
Department of People and Society
elizabeth.marcheschi@slu.se • +4640415209 • +46761167377Contact the programme director of studies with questions about course selection, programme schedules, study plans, and future opportunities.
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Desiree Mattsson, Education administrator
alnarp-kursadmin@slu.se • +4640415304Contact the education administrator if you have any questions about LADOK registration, certificates or courses.
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Nicklas Karlsson, Education officer
ltv-utbildningshandlaggare@slu.se • +4640415069Contact the education officer if you have any questions about study programme regulations.