Second cycle degree in

Forest sciences

Class: LM-73 - Environmental and forestry sciences

y2024 WUR Subject Agriculture and Forestry badge 100
Class LM-73 - Environmental and forestry sciences
Duration 2 years
Branch Legnaro
Language English
Tuition fees and scholarships
Programme coordinator MARCO CARRER
Access Open access with admission requirements
Reference structures Department of land, environment, agriculture and forestry, School of agricultural sciences and veterinary medicine

 

Call for Applications (international students) - A.Y. 2025/26

Offered entirely in English and with blended modality, the course is characterized by a holistic, innovative and international approach. Pursue a double degree offered by three Erasmus Mundus university consortia: SUTROFOR, SUFONAMA and MEDfOR. Divided under two curricula: Forest and Land Management, wich trains specialists in sustainable management, conservation, and integrated valorization of forests and natural resources, and Forest Conservation and governance, which trains specialists in the governance of forests and natural ecosystems, addressing issues such as climate change, deforestation, land use change, and biodiversity conservation. The course covers a large number of disciplines including statistics, computer science, GIS techniques, research and project management methods, as well as covering responsible planning and supervision of forest resources and natural habitats.

Curricula
Forest and Land Management; Forest conservation and governance

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Characteristics and Objectives:
Forest Science is a 2-year Second Cycle Degree equivalent to a Master of Science. The program is conducted entirely in English and is designed for Bachelor graduates with backgrounds in forestry, agriculture, biology, or the environment. It aims to train high-profile graduates with a holistic and innovative vision, preparing them for work in the management and conservation of natural resources at national, European, or international scales.
Forest Science offers two specialization paths:
Forest and Land Management: Trains specialists in sustainable management, conservation, and integrated valorization of forests and natural resources. Students gain awareness and understanding of forest ecosystem functioning and skills for sustainable management, particularly in mountainous Alpine and Mediterranean contexts.
Forest Conservation and Governance: Trains specialists in the governance of forests and natural ecosystems, addressing issues such as climate change, deforestation, land use change, and biodiversity conservation. Students develop an understanding of complex socio-ecological systems and skills for identifying innovative solutions for responsible forest management in line with major global environmental issues.
In both curricula, scientific and technical knowledge is complemented by statistics, GIS, mapping techniques, research, and project management methods. Soft skills such as communication and group work capacity are also emphasized.
Learning in Forest Science takes place in an international and multicultural environment. Students have the opportunity to participate in the TRANSFOR-M double degree, spending their second year in a Canadian university (University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Lakehead University) and earning two degree titles. The program also engages in Erasmus Mundus double degrees and maintains close links with other international Forest Schools and organizations like EFIMed FAO, EFI, WWF, and CIFOR.
Occupational Opportunities:
Forest Science graduates have career opportunities in public and private institutions, agencies, governmental and non-governmental organizations. They can work as planners, designers, managers, and supervisors in sustainable and responsible forest management, natural and semi-natural habitat management, land management and protection, landscape management, and the use and valorization of forest resources and ecosystem services on a national or international level. Moreover, this high-profile educational path facilitates access to basic or applied research or doctoral programs in Italy or abroad.

Curricula
Forest and Land Management; Forest conservation and governance

Double degree opportunity

Students enrolled in this Master's degree programme will be offered the opportunity to participate in a double degree programme in Forest, Environmental or Conservation Sciences with one of the following Canadian universities: University of AlbertaUniversity of British ColumbiaLakehead University - to obtain, within two years, a double degree: a Bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences (Unipd) and a Master's degree in the field of Forest, Environmental or Conservation Sciences from one of the Canadian universities.

For more information on the programme and how to apply, contact the Secretariat of the Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry.

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