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Mission… SLU advances knowledge about our biological natural resources and mankind’s management and sustainable use of them. This is achieved through teaching, research and environmental monitoring and assessment in collaboration with a spectrum of representatives from society at large.
Knowledge for a Sustainable future The earth’s resources are limited and the changing climate represents an enormous challenge – a challenge we are ready to meet. We possess skills and know-how in many of the areas that are essential to create global sustainable development. We are, and always have been, a university for the agricultural industries. Developments in the field of biological science and the needs of the world around us have ensured that we also represent a source of knowledge for the entire community. A holistic approach, interdisciplinary science and practical solutions are distinctive features of our work. Soil, garden, forest, land, water, air, food, veterinary medicine, infectious disease control, ecosystems, sustainable urban development and climate solutions – all these things are found at SLU. SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, is one of Sweden’s most research-intensive universities and contributes substantially in international climate and environmental research with focus on the sustainable use of biological natural resources. Our researchers and lecturers are at the centre of societal development. They are engaged in issues that are topical and of central importance for the future.
We are, in a broad sense, a university of Life Sciences.
Vision SLU is a world class university within life- and environmental sciences.
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Sweden and Europe Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Campus Alnarp Campus Umeå Campus Uppsala Admission requirements Practical information
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Food - Innovation and market Urban Landscape Dynamics Euroforester Agroecology Environmental Monitoring and Risk assessment Management of Fish and Wildlife Populations Plant and Forest Biotechnology Agricultural Economics and Management Biotechnology Ecology Environmental Communication and Management Environmental Economics and Management Environmental Pollution and Risk Assessment Forests as a Natural Resource Integrated Water Resource Management Plant Biology Rural Development and Natural Resource Management Soil and Water Management Sustainable Development Animal Science Infection Biology
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Landskapsplanering Hållbar stadsutveckling Natur, hälsa och trädgård Livsmedelstillsyn Skogsindustriell ekonomi
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Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Stockholm, Prague and Budapest‌ Many of Europe’s capitals are urban metropolises and popular tourist destinations attracting visitors young and old throughout the year. You can do some Christmas shopping in Copenhagen or Vienna, experience springtime in Paris or go surfing in Lisbon. You might fancy a musical or two during an autumn weekend in London or a visit to the Stockholm archipelago in January.
A sense of belonging
Europe is one of the seven continents and is made up of 49 countries. The European Union (EU), with its 27 member countries and a population of nearly half a billion, covers much of Europe. Since its creation, it has worked to bring prosperity and stability to its citizens. With its neighbours and others, the EU works to spread prosperity, democratic progress, the rule of law and human rights beyond its frontiers. The European Union is the world’s largest trading power and a major donor of financial and technical assistance to poorer countries. Fifteen EU countries share the same currency, the euro, which makes price comparisons easy and avoids the cost and inconvenience of changing money. In fact, most Europeans find it as easy to travel within the EU as to travel in their home country.
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The peoples of Europe, with their diverse traditions, cultures and languages, make up over seven per cent of the world’s population. Their heritage is charted in prehistoric cave paintings, Greek and Roman antiquities, Moorish architecture, medieval fortresses, renaissance palaces and baroque churches. Modern Europe continues to attract travellers with its vibrant cities, colourful cultural festivals, winter and summer sports and varied cuisine.
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Sweden stretches 1,500 kilometres from white sand beaches in the south to snow-covered mountains in the north. Sweden has the largest population of the Nordic countries. Mountains to the west mark the border with Norway. It shares a border with Finland along the Gulf of Bothnia at the northern end of the Baltic Sea. The people of Sweden are trendsetters and are quick to embrace international ideas, so its art, music and design industry are vibrant and innovative. Multinational companies such as IKEA and H&M began here and still have their headquarters in Sweden. Sweden exports cars (Saab and Volvo), engineering products, steel, electronic devices, communications equipment and paper products. Sweden has a rich history dating back to the legendary Vikings, who were one of the first peoples to travel the world. All over Sweden there are remains from this time, including rune stones (engravings) and Viking villages that have been restored so the visitor can gain an impression of what life was like in the Viking era. Sweden remained neutral in both World Wars, so did not suffer the hardship and devastation that occurred elsewhere in Europe. Historical architecture from different eras is well preserved.
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The official language of Sweden is Swedish, but everyone studies English from the age of nine and television shows and movies are sub-titled, not dubbed. As a result, Swedes speak very good English and you will manage very well without being able to speak Swedish. If you do want to learn the language, most universities offer language courses for international students. The Swedish cuisine is known for its Smorgasbord (a buffet of savoury delicacies), Baltic herring, meatballs, pea soup and pancakes. Capital city: Stockholm Total area: 450,000 km² Population: 9.0 million Currency: Swedish krona, SEK Year of EU entry: 1995 Political system: Constitutional monarchy Official language: Swedish Website: www.sweden.se
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Educational programmes found only at SLU
Facts about SLU SLU stands for Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences). 3,000 employees 200 professors 700 PhD students 6 000 students Turnover 2007: 257 million euros. Four faculties The Faculty of Landscape Planning, Horticulture and Agriculture Science The Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science The Faculty of Forest Sciences
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There is a close link between education and research. SLU has the highest proportion of lecturers with PhDs per student in Sweden. The university is also number one when it comes to the percentage of students going on to do postgraduate research. In addition to Alnarp, Skara, Umeå and Uppsala, SLU runs educational courses at places such as Flyinge, Strömsholm, Skinnskatteberg and Wången. SLU has vocational training courses, as well as programmes leading to a general academic qualification. Our vocational training courses have a strong identity, with a clearlydefined vocational role: agronomist, veterinary nurse, horticulturalist, hippologist (equine studies), MSc in forestry, landscape architect, landscape engineer, agricultural and rural manager, forest manager, horticultural manager and veterinary surgeon. With us you can study natural or social science and engineering – as they relate to
biological natural resources. Our master’s programmes are based on SLU’s strengths and profile areas. Statistics show that a qualification gained at SLU gives sought-after skills and expertise and very good prospects of obtaining a good job post-graduation. Postgraduate courses at SLU provide a grounding for further research, as well as for development work in trade, industry and the public sector. Leadership forms a key component, as does international networking. The majority of our doctoral students are attached to a research school. Our courses are adapted to European educational systems. This makes it easier for our students to study abroad, and prepares them for the international labour market. SLU has exchange programmes with several leading universities around the world and receives around 450 exchange students each year.
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Umeå
… in Sweden Sweden is a long country,
extending over several vegetation zones – so SLU is found throughout Sweden. We develop knowledge of agriculture and forestry from north to south. That knowledge is needed so we can manage and conserve Sweden’s biological natural resources in the best possible way. SLU’s geographical distribution provides a unique opportunity for regional cooperation.
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SLU’s activities are concentrated in four campuses: Uppsala, Umeå, Alnarp and Skara. In addition, education and research,
as well as environmental monitoring and assessment, are carried on at 26 research stations, experimental parks and educational centres all over the country.
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campus ALnarp
Growing close to Europe Campus Alnarp is set in a large park by the sea, west of Lund, north of Malmö and east of Copenhagen. Alnarp offers every opportunity for a rewarding study experience.Campus life, academic life, sporting life, country life, or metropolitan nightlife – the choice is yours.
Activities at campus Alnarp focus on landscape planning, horticulture, nemo-boreal forestry and agriculture. Alnarp, which is open to scholars and amateurs alike, is a 40-hectare park in the romantic landscape tradition, with undulating lawns and winding paths. It boasts a fine arboretum, the largest in Sweden, with 2,600 species and varieties of trees and shrubs. The Assortment Garden in the park provides a wealth of ideas for any gardener. It contains 800 annuals, 450 perennials, herbs, dahlias and ornamental grasses. The campus grounds also accommodate a
landscape laboratory, a gardening laboratory, a rehabilitation garden and many beautiful buildings, designed by renowned architects. The Alnarp Library is a national library in the fields of horticulture and landscape planning. It holds over 90,000 volumes. Publications are available in printed and electronic form, for the scholar as well as the amateur.
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Some 400 faculty staff and 900 students
take part in research and training. Subjects include horticulture, landscape architecture, landscape contracting, market gardening, farm management and agricultural enginee ring. Information extension activities and further education courses are offered in all subjects. There are two student unions on Campus Alnarp: LMK, primarily for agriculture students, and ASK, mainly for the other students. The unions make a valuable contribution to campus social life, and also protect student rights in relation to the University. Membership of a student union is mandatory for students in Sweden.
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Skåne (Scania) is a geographical region on the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian peninsula. To the east and south it borders the Baltic Sea, and to the west the Oresund strait. It is part of the trans-national Oresund Region. Number of inhabitants: 1,184,500 Main cities and towns: Malmö, Helsingborg, Lund, Kristianstad Climate: Skåne holds most of Sweden’s highest temperature records, although strong winds often sweep across the open landscape. Largest lake: Ivösjön Highest point: Söderåsen, 212 metres above sea level. The landscape in Skåne varies more than many people realise. Numerous ridges, known as horsts, are a characteristic feature, extending from the south-east to the north-west. Much of the province is forested, particularly in northern Skåne, with a ”wedge” of forest extending southwards. Rolling plains are a prominent feature of the south and west, as well as around the town of Kristianstad.
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Campus Umeå
Adventures of the North Campus Umeå offers an active and inspiring study environment. With its 110,000 in habitants, Umeå is the fastest-growing city in Sweden and the largest in the north of the country. Every year 800,000 people pass through Umeå airport. It takes only 50 minutes by air from Umeå to Stockholm and 4 hours to Brussels.
Umeå is a youthful and lively city – highly ranked among Sweden’s students. A wide range of leisure activities are on offer - from film festivals and clubbing to contemporary art and indoor music festivals such as Umeå Open. The IKSU Sports Centre close to the campus is the biggest indoor sports facility in Scandinavia, with an area of 15,500 square meters and 25,000 visitors every week. You can find everything from a giant gym to climb ing walls and indoor beach volleyball courts. IKSU also offers numerous outdoor activities such as cross country and downhill skiing, ice climbing and hiking. Winters in Umeå offer guaranteed snow and more than 400 km of ski trails and jogging tracks. It is four hours by car from Umeå to the Swedish mountains on the border with Norway, where there are excellent resorts for downhill skiing or hiking. Umeå is the main campus of the Faculty of Forest Sciences, with five departments. There are about 500 students and 350 staff. SLU in Umeå and Umeå University share the same campus, with a total student population
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of more than 20,000. Vindeln is home to a forest research station and two experimental parks. Two of the three Faculty of Forest Sciences international Master’s programmes are based at SLU in Umeå. The Department of Northern Agricultural Sciences and the Unit for Biomass Technology and Chemistry are based at Röbäcksdalen south of the River Ume (Umeälven). The Faculty of Forest Sciences offers courses mainly in the fields of forestry, environment and natural resources, wildlife, fish and aquaculture, technology and economics. The courses are a mixture of theory, field work and laboratory work. Students work in close contact with their teachers and academic staff. The SLU Student Union in Umeå has been in existence for more than 100 years. The Union is active in educational matters, oversees education and the study environment at SLU in Umeå and represents the students on university boards and committees. It is also active in arranging sports and social activities for its members.
Facts – Västerbotten Västerbotten is a province in the north of Sweden that borders Laponia and the north end of the Baltic Sea. Number of inhabitants: 208,451 Main cities and towns: Umeå, Skellefteå Climate: Average January temperatures vary from almost -15°C in northern inland areas to -6°C at the coast (Norra Kvarken), which is a greater difference than that found in any other province of Sweden. Largest lake: Bygdeträsket Highest point: Åmliden, 551 metres above sea level Culinary fame: Västerbotten has become a national byword thanks to Västerbotten cheese, a granular fluted variety produced there since the 1870s. Nowadays all Västerbotten cheese comes from a single dairy in the small town of Burträsk.
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Campus Uppsala
Life’s good Uppsala – Sweden’s fourthlargest city, a student city, a river, a concert hall and the hub of SLU’s educational activities. SLU’s campus is set in spacious leafy surroundings in Uppsala – a fitting setting for Sweden’s only agricultural university, and possibly the most knowledgeintensive of all universities.
Uppsala has a lot to offer students. Two universities in town makes for a very lively student atmosphere. Uppsala is a city for those who want to know more, for those who want to examine, study and develop. New students bring new ideas and new concepts and ensure a free-thinking environment. Uppsala has 185,000 inhabitants, of whom 35,000 are students. Finding somewhere to live is not hard with a little effort, but it’s always a good idea to start looking early. Stockholm is not far away – the fastest way to get there is by train, which only takes 40 minutes. Arlanda airport is also close by – 20 minutes by train. So Uppsala is close to the rest of Sweden and the rest of the world. Downtown Uppsala is a bustling cultural and commercial centre with numerous cafés, shops and a newly-built concert hall. It is easy to cycle or walk through the city. The river Fyrisån runs from north to south right through the city centre, providing a natural focal point and making it hard to get lost. This can be a good thing after an evening spent at one of the city’s 13 student societies. Those looking for entertainment and involvement can turn to Ultuna’s two student bodies. They arrange parties, get-togethers and have numerous clubs and committees to join. And when it’s time to look for some
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variety, there are the student societies, which occupy a central role in student life in Uppsala and work much like the student bodies. Uppsala students also have a festival they have made very much their own: Walpurgis Night. There is much singing to celebrate the coming of spring and the city is transformed into Sweden’s largest picnic site. The Ultuna campus lies six kilometres south of Uppsala city centre. Cycling is the favoured mode of transport among students – it takes about 20 – 35 minutes by bicycle from central Uppsala to Ultuna. Uppsala is a city of bicycles – in winter the cycleways are often cleared and gritted long before the roads. The campus also houses student accommodation. Many SLU students are dog owners, so dogs are allowed in campus accommodation. The surroundings at Ultuna are ideal for walks in the woods and along the river Fyrisån. The entire Ultuna area is ideal for outdoor recreation, with football pitches, a beach volleyball court, a Frisbee golf course, paths and cycleways for jogging and a Friskis & Svettis gym offering ample keep-fit opportunities. Students are also welcome to visit the two gyms run by the student health centre, Studenthälsan: Stallet and Svettis.
Facts – Uppland Uppland is a historical province on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea. Number of inhabitants: 1,339,154 Main cities and towns: Stockholm, Uppsala, Enköping Climate: Average January temperature is -5°C. Average July temperature is 16°C. The highest shade temperature ever recorded in Sweden was 38.0°C at Ultuna, Uppland on 9 July 1933 Largest lakes: Mälaren, Tämnaren Highest point: Tallmossen, 118 metres above sea level. Towards and along the coast is the famed Roslagen landscape. Historically speaking, Uppland’s many ancient monuments bear witness to its long history of human settlement. Castles and stately homes nestle in a landscape dotted with rune stones and Viking burial grounds.
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Master student Name: Anita Norman Home country: Canada Master’s programme: European Forestry, Erasmus Mundus Programme Campus: Umeå
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Background? After several years of studying and working in the field of information technology, I craved something different. I longed to be outside and to get close to nature. Born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, I was fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful nature all my life. I enrolled in the Faculty of Forestry at UBC and in 2008 completed my bachelor’s degree in the natural resources conservation program. During this time, I was fortunate enough to come to SLU in Umeå as an exchange student. During my five month exchange, I grew to like SLU and Umeå very much. I became determined to come back. Hobbies? I enjoy doing almost anything in the outdoors: camping, backpacking, hiking, birdwatching, or just sitting quietly in the forest and listening to the sounds of nature. When I am not outside, I am often playing my classical guitar, enjoying fika and conversation with a friend, knitting, or sketching. I also very much enjoy playing beach volleyball. Why did you choose to study at SLU in Sweden? Having been to SLU already, I experienced first-hand the quality of education SLU offers. It provides a great balance between theoretical and practical work. Many experts in their field come in to give lectures in his/her subject area, so as a student, you are always getting the most up-to-date information. The practical side of education at SLU means students spend a fair bit of time in the great outdoors. How do you like your new town? Umeå is a great town. It offers all the necessities, yet it doesn’t have the stresses of a large city. The student life is very active. From sports activities in the daytime to corridor parties at night, there is never a shortage of things to do. When I need a study break, I have only to walk a few minutes and I am in the forest. What are your plans for the upcoming weekend? I may go camping with some of my classmates. What are your plans for the future? At this stage, I don’t have any definitive plans. For now, I am just happy to be where I am.
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Master’s programmes SLU is one of Sweden’s most research-intensive universities - almost 70 per cent of our work is in research. At the university we develop knowledge, skills and know-how in the field of biological natural resources and biological production. Understanding the life processes of plants, animals and microbes is an essential element in our use of nature. SLU is responsible for almost one third of all biological research in Sweden. Our training spans a broad spectrum and our Master’s programmes are based on SLU’s strengths and profile areas. Animal science, landscape architecture, biotechnology and environmental economics are just a few examples. Thanks to our research, SLU can offer students a wide range of Master's programmes in unique fields. During the academic year 2009/2010 SLU will be running just over 20 programmes at Master's level. Most
of them are in English in a thoroughly international study environment. You will have numerous opportunities for interesting in-depth studies and specialisations. The cutting-edge skills and know-how acquired on our courses often open the door to completely new career opportunities. SLU Master's programmes are open to students with a Bachelor's degree (180 HEC) or similar from an internationally recognised university. For more information about entry requirements, please see page 42. Applications to enrol on all Master's programmes are made on website: www.studera.nu. The application period runs from 1 December 2008 to 15 January 2009. We look forward to receiving your application.
SLU’s strengths and profile areas • Genetic resources and biotechnology • Animal and human health • Climate and ecosystem change • Sustainable production systems and the management of natural resources • Quality in the food chain • Community planning and sustainable development in urban and rural environments
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Food – innovation and market 120 HEC Distance education
Innovation and market Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in food science alt. in business administration Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Distance Education Contact Anne Algers anne.algers@lmv.slu.se
Innovation Fair Trade Economy Ethics Animal Welfare CSR
What are the challenges in developing new food products? Which are the future desirable food product properties (health, sustainability, fair trade, animal welfare)? Why do certain products succeed and others fail? Food production, processing and distribution are associated with adding value in a supply chain. The stake holders in a supply chain, local, national and international actors face the same challenges in meeting consumer needs. These needs are, for example, associated with expectations of production methods, product properties and corporate social responsibility (CSR). FOOD – Innovation and Market is a new master’s program offered by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in conjunction with strong research groups in other national and foreign universities and with industry. The two year masters program is open for students with a bachelor’s degree in natural or social sciences. Industrial experience from the food sector is an asset.
The program is adjusted to each student’s background in a flexible course offer. Introduction and innovation management courses are offered during the first year along with a project. During the second year students pick elective courses and carry out their masters´ theses project. The program is based on a distance learning concept. Students meet at residency sessions a number of days each semester but the courses are mainly delivered on-line. The key program objective is to develop students’ abilities to carry out business and product development in a systematic way and with a global perspective based on an interdisciplinary awareness of environment, health and ethics.
This international master’s program provides theoretical courses as well as hands-on industry related projects offered in collaboration with stakeholders from the food sector. The job prospects, after finalizing this program, are related to product and business development in private or public organizations, for example as a researcher, consultant, manager, entrepreneur or civil servant. If you want to find out more about the program or get in touch please see: http://www-skara.slu.se/fooden/
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Urban Landscape Dynamics 120 hec Alnarp
Shaping Future Cities Degree Degree of Master (Two Years) with a major in Landscape Planning Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Alnarp Contact Karl Lövrie karl.lovrie@ltj.slu.se
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Constructions Urban Patterns Rural Landscape Infrastructure
We have entered a new phase in urban development! To plan and design new solutions you need a thorough theoretical grounding in urban landscape dynamics, as well as professional training in realistic projects. URBAN DEVELOPMENT is undergoing very rapid changes. This includes infrastructure, urban patterns, district character, recreation landscapes and regionalization; designed, planned and managed with new conditions for new futures. Globalized economy, increased migration and climatic hazards intensify the dynamics and give demanding challenges to the professions involved with creating and constructing sustainable urban landscapes. The border between the urban and the rural is dissolving. Urban lifestyles in the countryside change land use and territorial boundaries at a small scale. The “compact-city” ideal demands urban greening, intensified water management and local food production. To understand, plan and design new solutions, landscape architects, architects and planners need a thorough theoretical grounding in urban landscape dynamics,
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as well as professional training in realistic projects – the interplay between landscape, constructions and infrastructure. Against this background we offer the Urban Landscape Dynamics programme, leading to a Degree of Master (Two Years) with a major in Landscape Planning. It offers advanced studies for a Master’s degree for architects, spatial planners and others and also comprises the concluding component for planning specialists on the five-year Landscape Architect programme. The programme contains courses and projects, 60 HEC of which are compulsory, 30 HEC are optional and 30 HEC are the concluding Master’s Project. The studies start with an introduction
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course in Urban Landscape Dynamics, where different aspects and approaches from coming courses are presented. The compulsory courses in the program include theoretical studies and studio based education with realistic projects. The optional period can include different classes in landscape architecture and planning in Alnarp or at other universities in the region. The studies ends with a master project course where the students work on their own with a relevant assignment and supervision from one of their teachers from Alnarp. The admission requirements for the program is a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in one of the following subjects: landscape architecture, landscape planning, architecture, spatial planning, land surveying or civil engineering.
EUROforester 120 HEC alnarp
Multifunctional forestry Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Forest Science Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Alnarp Contact Per-Magnus Ekö per-magnus.eko@ess.slu.se Further information www.euroforester.org
Forest Management Biology Silviculture Nature Conservation Sustainable Forestry Ecology
Forestry faces profound changes, thus forestry education must equip students with new skills.This first class MSc programme is conducted in an international environment, preparing students for a career in the forestry sector. THE FORESTRY SECTOR faces profound changes. Forests are no longer regarded simply as wood production “factories”. Perspectives have broadened and the wide range of outputs from forests has become a major concern for the whole of society – regions, nations and the global community. Across borders, countries share environmental and social issues. Likewise, forest industries and markets increasingly cross national borders. Consequently, the forester of today must have a broader perspective and be capable of working in an international environment. The programme is linked to a wellestablished academic network, developed in cooperation between 13 forest faculties in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Russia, Ukraine and Sweden.
The programme starts with a one-year course package focusing on economical forestry. Based in Alnarp, southern Sweden, the programme offers field work and study tours to other countries in the region. The emphasis is on conifer-dominated forestry during the 1st course, where the influence of silviculture on forest development is closely examined. The 2nd course moves on to the estate level, addressing the principles and practice of sustainable management and the multiple use of forests. Students also prepare long-term forest management plans for a large estate. The 3rd course addresses national, regional and global forest policy. Much attention is devoted to comparative policy analyses between countries in the network. The ecology and use of broadleaved forests are the themes in the 4th course. The impact of modern forestry on biodiversity is discussed, together
with strategies for preserving a rich flora and fauna. During the second year students work on a Master’s thesis and attend suitable courses at any of the partner universities. In many cases, the Master’s thesis is completed in cooperation between faculties with supervisors from more than one country. The programme is intended for students with a BSc degree or the equivalent in forestry. Students with a BSc exam in biology including at least 50 per cent subjects related to forest ecology will also be accepted. Students completing our previous programme have been very much in demand in the labour in the forestry sector; and some have begun a research career. Great efforts are made to support alumni activities, to maintain the international network.
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agroecology 120 hec alnarp
Small scale, global perspective Degree Degree of Master (Two Years) of Science with a major in Agricultural Science Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010, Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010
Ecology Resources Livelihoods
Social Systems Sustainable Development
Can agriculture support both man and ecological systems? Is it possible to separate social and ecological systems in agriculture?
Using case studies and field experience, the Master’s Programme in Agroecology guides students through a learning process on agriculture as an open system, dependent on its global and regional surroundings, as well as people and local resources. The programme offers a head start for students seeking to work in development or research for agriculture to support smallscale farmers. The programme is based on recurrent inputs from real life cases both from Sweden and Africa. It offers the student the opportunity to attain an excellent degree of comprehension and experience in agroecological systems and how they are shaped by the natural local conditions, biological and political processes. It takes into great consideration the local farmers day-to-day specific interests
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and requirements. The core curriculum includes and provides the theoretical fundamentals and methodologies necessary to carry out meticulous agroecological analyses. Other interdisciplinary features are explored, chiefly those needed to attain a first-rate level of understanding of sustainable standards of development, based on local renewable resources. Depending on the student’s previous Bachelor and academic background, there is space allowed for individual profile inventiveness. Still, the students become fully acquainted with Project Management and the intricacies, possibilities and challenges which arise in a project’s course of action. Entirely adapted to both scientific research and enterprise settings and needs. At all times centered on the specifics of an appropriate use of the local
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resources. There is space for individual profile shaping, depending on the student’s bachelor background. Students become acquainted with the potential and challenges of project management and process facilitation in development and research processes. There are ample opportunities to carry out parts of the programme at our collaborative partner universities: Mekelle University in Ethiopia or Uganda Martyr’s University. The programme comprises courses and projects of which 60 HEC are compulsory, 30 HEC optional, and 30 HEC consist of the concluding Master’s thesis with a major in agricultural science.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 120 HEC umeå
Assess the future Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in environmental science Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Umeå Contact Torgny Lind torgny.lind@srh.slu.se
Global Contexts Sustainability Environment Data processing Biodiversity
Statistics
What is the state of the Earth? Do you have the tools to address environmental issues on a large scale?
Monitor the present – assess the future. We face major challenges in securing a good quality living environment. Knowledge about the state of our ecosystems and the use of our natural resources is essential to manage these challenges professionally. International agreements, environmental objectives and monitoring of ecosystems are important elements in moving towards a sustainable society. SLU is one of few universities in the world with extensive know-how about conducting environmental monitoring and assessment in fields such as forest, biodiversity, wildlife and water. The programme provides students with theoretical and practical training in data collection, and methods of analysing and presenting data. You will learn to manage large quantities of data and use statistical methods
to make accurate assessments and analyses. In addition, you will train communication skills needed for discussions of environmental issues with stakeholders and decision makers. All first-year courses include case studies using data from SLU environmental monitoring programmes. This programme is aimed at students with a bachelor’s degree of at least 180 HEC or the equivalent. The specific entry requirement for the programme is at least 90 HEC in one of the following main subjects: environmental sciences, biology, forest science, agricultural sciences, horticultural sciences, geosciences or chemistry. The studies will lead to a Master of Science degree in Environmental sciences. The first year consists of seven coordinated courses: Environmental monitoring, Database and data processing, Geographic information
technology, Mathematical statistics, Sampling and data acquisition, Statistical methods for environmental analyses and environmental monitoring - Analyses, prognoses and communication. The second year includes an individual master’s thesis, and time for optional courses. First-year compulsory courses take place in Umeå; second-year studies can be pursued at the SLU campus in Umeå, Uppsala or Alnarp. You will be provided with a unique profile and good qualifications for a career in environmental monitoring at national and international authorities and companies. Your knowledge will be important in future decisions for a sustainable society. Many of the issues you will address are important in a global context. The programme can also be regarded as the first step in a research career.
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management of fish and wildlife populations 120 hec umeå
For Food, Recreation and Conservation Inventory
Management Population Ecology Electrofishing Habitat Management
Environmental Studies
Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Biology Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Umeå Contact Jean-Michel Roberge jean-michel.roberge@vfm.slu.se
Why is wildlife important to human life? How do we handle depleted populations? Become a student and help solve the problem! FISH AND WILDLIFE have been used as resources by humans all over the world. However, in many areas populations have been overexploited or affected negatively by human land-use. As a result of misuse and lack of management, many fish and wildlife populations have become depleted or, in the worst cases, extinct. The situation is very complex as many stakeholders are involved: fishermen, hunters, owners of land and water rights, native peoples, forestry companies, hunting and fishing enterprises, NGOs and governmental agencies for fisheries and environmental protection. Although we manage fish and wildlife populations better than we did 50 years ago, there is still a shortage of people with the right skills. Students completing this Master’s programme will play an important role in solving these problems.
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The programme is aimed at students with a Bachelor’s or similar degree in biology or other relevant subjects. The entry requirement for the programme is a BSc in biology or forest science (180 HEC) including 90 HEC in forest science with a specialisation in biology, or 60 HEC in biology. The programme will lead to a Master of Science degree in Biology. The first year consists of four coordinated courses: Fish and Wildlife Census Techniques, Applied Population Ecology, Human Dimensions of Fish and Wildlife, and Fish and Wildlife Management. In the second year the programme includes an individual Master’s thesis, and time is also set aside for optional courses.
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The programme will prepare you for a career with national and international organisations, where good knowledge of fish and wildlife conservation and management is important. The programme can also be regarded as a first step in a research career. This course is offered by the department of Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies. The department has approximately 50 scientists and PhD students actively conducting research in the fields of fish and wildlife management, forest biodiversity conservation and aquaculture.
Plant and Forest Biotechnology 120 HEC UMEÅ
Tailor Made Crops and Trees Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Biology Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Umeå Contact Karin Ljung, Programme coordinator karin.ljung@genfys.slu.se
Plant Tolerance Biofuel Wood Formation Plant & Tree Breeding Plant Bio -technology Functional Food
Do you think plant biotechnology can be used as a tool for solving global problems? Are you interested in learning how biotechnology can be used to produce tailor made crops and trees? ETHANOL AND BIOFUEL production, modification of tree fibres, increased plant tolerance to diseases and environmental stresses and development of functional foods are examples of research areas in biology and biotechnology that will have a great impact on society in the future. Plant biotechnology is becoming an ever more important tool for solving global food and fuel supply and ecosystem management problems in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. This programme comprises courses in plant cell and molecular biology as well as plant growth and development. Skills acquired are applied to plant and tree breeding, biotechnology and functional genomics. The programme is intended to provide students with theoretical and practical
knowledge of plant physiology, molecular biology and biotechnology. It will also inculcate a better understanding of the ethical, ecological and legal aspects of plant biotechnology. During the programme students learn how to design, perform and report scientific experiments. They also practise giving oral presentations and writing reports in English. The programme is organised by Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC), www.upsc.se, and is anchored around research topics in which UPSC researchers are world leaders, such as plant developmental biology, abiotic stress biology, forest biotechnology, wood formation and hormone biology. The first year consists of courses in Plant cell and molecular biology, Plant growth and development, Plant biotechnology and molecular
breeding and Biology and biotechnology in forest production systems. In their second year students choose between a range of courses, including courses in Computational life science and Functional plant genomics.. More information can be found on www.upsc. se/education-undergraduate-masters The programme is open to students with a BSc in biology, forestry or agriculture. Having completed the programme, students will be equipped to work in the public sector, industry or the academic world in fields requiring knowledge of plant physiology, molecular biology, biotechnology and forest production systems. The programme also prepares students for postgraduate studies.
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Agricultural Economics and Management 120 hec UPPSALA
Count on reality Agribusiness Agrimarketing Production Economics
Econometrics
Sustainable Development Quantitative Finance
Degree Degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics with a major in Business Administration or with a major in Economics Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Daniel Lunneryd daniel.lunneryd@ekon.slu.se
What economical impact does the climate change have on agriculture? Do you want a career dealing with economic aspects of agriculture, food production and natural resources? Ongoing structural changes make great demands of those involved in the agricultural sector. Detailed understanding of the issues is needed to meet the major challenges facing the sector. With a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Management you will gain a broad understanding of business administration or economics as they apply to agriculture, agribusiness and agricultural policy. Students on this programme will study in parallel with our agronomy-economics students, forming a sizeable group with a genuine interest in agriculture. The Agricultural Economics and Management programme offers you a great opportunity to develop your understanding and skills of business administration or economics. You will choose one of these two subjects as your major on
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the programme, building your own profile by your choice of optional courses. In business administration you are offered courses in fields such as production economics, quantitative finance, strategic management, cooperatives and agrimarketing, as well as in environmental marketing and ethics. With a major in economics, there are choices among production economics, demand for agricultural products, international food systems analysis and sustainable development. The courses in general economics are offered jointly with Uppsala University. The programme, which is in English, is open to students with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or economics wishing to gain a deeper understanding of agricultural and agribusiness issues in particular. Structural changes in the agricultural
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sector have created a healthy demand for economists with in-depth knowledge of business administration and economics in the agricultural field. Economists with these skills are finding employment in the private and public sectors; potential employers include banks, financial institutions, advisory services, agricultural cooperatives, support and lobby organisations and authorities. Some of our students also become self-employed, either as consultants or in their own agricultural business. Graduated students are also well equipped to apply to a PhD programme.
Biotechnology 120 HEC Uppsala
Life in detail Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Biology Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Volkmar Passoth volkmar.passoth@mikrob.slu.se
Bioinformatics
Molecular Biology Genetic Diseases Genetic Engineering
Business Development
How closely are we related genetically to other organisms and how can we trace genetic diseases? Can we use modern techniques to improve our key agricultural crops? ACHIEVEMENTS IN biotechnology research and development already affect our lives. In the near future they will be one of the most important factors improving them. Development of new biotechnological tools has led to rapid progress in molecular biology. Many genomes of organisms, from microorganisms to man, have been sequenced, and advanced computer programmes are used to study their evolution, discover new genes and trace genetic diseases. Nowadays basic research and applied biotechnology require knowledge and experience combining bioinformatics with advanced experimental methodology such as genetic engineering. Training in molecular and biochemical techniques is useful for a number of applications, including the identification of genes, analysis of gene function and regulation, development of new
biotechnological products and even genetic modification of entire organisms. As a Master’s student in biotechnology you will learn advanced molecular biology and computational methods important for biotechnological applications. The techniques will be used to analyse and modify the genomes of various organisms and to purify and functionally characterise their proteins. Large industrial scale growth of microorganisms and associated economic and legal implications are other areas covered. Taken together, the knowledge gained will be applicable to research and development in the academic world as well as in biotechnology companies. In addition, you will gain insights into developing commercial ideas – from a biotechnological innovation to a final product. This includes understanding the
interplay between research and business development, essential when commercialising biotechnological products. Entry qualifications are a Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology or the equivalent and a desire to improve and extend your knowledge in biotechnology. A Master’s degree in biotechnology will enable you to work in many fields. Your training can be used both in academic and industrial environments. You will be well equipped for basic research as well as applied areas such as the development of new drugs and biotechnological methods and products. After your exam you may work at a pharmaceutical company, forensic science laboratory or deal with biotechnological issues at a government institute. You will also be qualified to start a PhD course.
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eCology 120 hec UPPSALA
With focus on living organisms Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Biology Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Richard Hopkins richard.hopkins@ekol.slu.se
Biodiversity Insect Ecology Ecological Methods
Wildlife Biology Landscape Ecology
How do organisms interact with each other? Why is it so important?
ECOLOGY is the study of the distribution and abundance of living organisms and how these are affected by interactions between the organisms and their environment. At one level, biotic and abiotic factors influence the population density of a species, which may cause it to become rare and to need protection or to increase in number until it becomes a pest, as occurs in arable farming and forestry. The programme is aimed at those looking for a career in ecology or environmental monitoring. After an introductory course, the first year is composed of courses in population biology, ecological methods and landscape ecology and biodiversity. These provide a broad foundation on which to build an understanding of the mechanics of population change and the methods that can be used to investigate changes.
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All courses in the first year of study include field work and project modules, allowing students to deepen a personal interest in various aspects of ecology. A choice of specialist modules is offered during the final year. These include wildlife biology, insect ecology, conservation biology, botany and mycology. The Master’s course concludes with a 20-week supervised research project. Throughout the course, equal emphasis is placed on theory and practice, so there are opportunities to study both in Sweden at Grimsö field station and on a foreign field trip. The programme is intended for those with a Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field who wish to deepen their understanding of the interactions taking place in natural or managed systems. The course combines the theoretical basis of ecosystem processes
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with application of the methods taught in field situations. The Master’s programme is aimed at those wishing to build a career in environmental monitoring or perform research either at a scientific level or within government or local authority service. Training in the design, analysis and interpretation of ecological studies is integrated with the teaching of the courses that make up the programme.
environmental communication and management 60 HEC Uppsala
Interacting with nature Degree Degree of Master (One Year) of Science with a major in Environmental Science Credits 60 hec Rate of study 1 year, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Lars Hallgren lars.hallgren@sol.slu.se
Sustainable Development
Conflict Management People-topeople Society, Nature and Change
Governance of Natural Resources
Practical work in the field of natural resource management and sustainable development also involves communication. How can we manage conflicting interests between people and organisations? PROJECTS IN natural resource management and sustainable development often fail. One reason for this is that people, with their different perspectives and interests, are not taken into account. This programme offers students theoretical and practical training in organising collective action and facilitating communication in natural resource management and environmental issues. The programme focuses on people-to-people and people-nature interaction.
block of courses is “Preparation for working life”. We focus on processes and conflict management, on the interaction between people, why problems occur and how to solve them. The emphasis in the final part of the programme is on practice. By spending time at an organisation or institution students gain working experience and insight into how their future working life might be. A thesis based on this experience concludes the year in Environmental Communication and Management.
The Master’s programme aims to build bridges between science and society. It starts with an introduction to environmental communication and management. In the second part of the programme students learn about communicative strategies and gain an insight into Natural Resource Managements systems in Sweden, Europe and elsewhere. The next
We expect you to be interested in sustainable development and natural resource management. The entry requirement is 180 HEC in the natural or social sciences.
such as municipalities, governmental and non-governmental organisations in Sweden, Europe or a developing country. The programme also provides a sound basis for PhD studies.
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environmental economics and management 120 hec UPPSALA
The cost of ignorance Degree Degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics with a major in Business Administration or with a major in Economics Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Daniel Lunneryd daniel.lunneryd@ekon.slu.se
Economics
Ethics Environmental Marketing Depleted Resources Microeconomic Theory
How do we find solutions to the world’s growing environmental problems? Would you like a career dealing with environmental issues in national or international businesses? WE ARE INCREASINGLY aware of our responsibilities in the use and management of the natural environment. Knowledge is needed to find solutions to growing environmental problems, such as pollution and depleted resources. This programme will enable you develop the knowledge and skills needed to address these important issues. Except in traditional lectures and exercises, environmental issues are brought in this programme, you will heighten your knowledge of economics or business administration, and learn how that knowledge can be applied to environmental issues. Environmental issues are brought to the classroom via SLU:s extensive links with natural resource-based industries. These meetings aid understanding and application of skills in economics and business administration as a tool for addressing current problems.
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Depending on your major (either business administration or economics), you will develop understanding and insight into local and global use and management of natural resources. You will learn to address complex problems from both an industrial and a societal perspective, with an interest in understanding and promoting sustainable development. With business administration as a major, you will study environmental management, production economics, quantitative finance, strategic management, environmental risk management and accounting as well as ethics. As an economics major, you will develop your understanding of microeconomic theory, natural resource and environmental economics, environmental policy, econometrics, policy evaluation and sustainable development. The courses in
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general economics are offered jointly with Uppsala University. This programme is in English. It is intended for students with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or economics who wish to extend their understanding of environmental resource issues. After completing the programme, you will possess the skills to deal with environmental issues in national and international businesses and organisations, government agencies and other public sector organisations. As an economist with a profile in environmental and natural resources, you will have ample employment opportunities in industry, the media, consultancy firms, authorities, international organisations and policy agencies. You will also be well equipped to apply to a PhD programme.
environmental pollution and risk assessment 120 HEC Uppsala
Assess the environment Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Soil Science alt. in Environmental Science. Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Dan Berggren Kleja dan.berggren@mark.slu.se
Ecotoxicology
Risk Assessment Waste Management Recycling
Biological Life
There are currently many thousands of land areas in the world that are polluted with metals and organic toxins. How serious are the environmental risks and other risk factors? THERE ARE NUMEROUS CASES where the magnitude of environmental risks must be assessed. This programme provides knowledge and training in the methods used in these assessments. As awareness of the spread of metals and toxins in nature grows, public authorities and companies are subject to increasingly vigorous demands for action. Risk assessments are becoming more and more popular as a tool used by experts in environmental protection work to evaluate various types of risk. These may involve the risk of toxic compounds leaching from contaminated industrial land or of nutrients and pesticide residues leaching from farmland into neighbouring lakes and seas. Mankind is also facing the challenge of creating a more recycling-based society, without adverse impacts on the environment
or human health. Risk assessments are becoming very much more important throughout the world. This programme is aimed at students with a Bachelor’s degree in natural science, specialising in biology, chemistry, geoscience/ soil science or environmental science, and who are seeking a career in environmental risk assessment. The programme will provide deeper knowledge of the dispersal of environmental pollutants in nature, the impact they have on the environment and how they affect various life forms. The programme includes courses in soil and water chemistry, transport processes in soil and water, environmental microbiology, ecotoxicology, sampling and data evaluation, environmental systems analysis, sewage and waste management, pesticide use,
soil remediation, environmental law, microbial risk analysis and risk assessment methodology. The programme also presents a range of examples of the way risk assessment methods are applied in Sweden and elsewhere. The programme is based on lectures, seminars, project work and laboratory practicals and concludes with a Master’s project. The programme has a unique profile, which, in combination with a growing demand for experts and personnel able to assess risks, means that employment prospects are good. Potential employers include environmental consulting companies, local and regional authorities, chemicals agencies and environmental protection agencies. The programme also provides the opportunity for further postgraduate studies in this field.
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Forests as a natural resource 120 hec UPPSALA
Finding new solutions Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Biology Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Richard Hopkins richard.hopkins@ekol.slu.se
Diversity Global Perspective Forest Production
Ecology
Nature Conservation
Climate Change Bioenergy
Forests provide one of the most important raw materials in the world. How well do we know this resource and do we use it the right way?
FORESTRY IS a dynamic and important economic sector. This programme will give you a broad knowledge base and understanding of environmental issues as they concern forest production. SLU conducts teaching and research of relevance to optimising forest production and meeting environmental objectives in close association with the forest sector. Alternative energy sources, climatechange and globalisation are growing priorities. Expertise and know-how are important, both from a European forestry perspective and in foreign aid projects designed to combine economically sound forestry with reduced environmental impact. The programme provides a general understanding of the necessary conditions for sustainable forestry with minimised impact on biodiversity from a Swedish and an international perspective. Students can broaden their
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skills or specialise in optional courses. Teaching is based on up-to-date research. Core courses during the first year will focus on how forests can be managed to optimise production and achieve environmental goals. The emphasis will be on the way forest resources are used in Europe and the rest of the world, and the role played by international forest conventions. The second year offers a selection of optional courses in ecology, nature conservation, forest health and other applied subjects. An individual project is also carried out. If you have sufficient knowledge of forestry-related subjects, you may already be eligible to choose courses in your first year. The programme is open to students with an undergraduate degree in biology, natural
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resource-related subjects or forestry, or equivalent subjects from SLU or another university. The course is particularly suitable for applicants seeking a career in forestry or the bioenergy sector and for those interested in analysis, problem solving and decision making as they relate to forestry and environmental protection. SLU has a unique national responsibility for research into sustainable use of biological natural resources, and its close contact with the forestry sector should generate a wide range of career opportunities at private companies, public authorities or governmental agencies in Sweden or abroad. Participation in teaching by active research teams creates excellent opportunities for those wishing to enter PhD research training.
integrated water resource management 120 HEC Uppsala
Water for all? Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Environmental Science Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Neil Powell neil.powell@sol.slu.se
Management of Watersheds Developming World MultiWater stakeholder Resources Process
How can we ensure sustainable use of water resources? How can we expect good freshwater management without integrating insights from the coastal and marine sectors? There is a great demand in the water sector for professionals skilled in process-oriented management and facilitation. This programme focuses on Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), which seeks to combine technologies, governance and institutional strategies and processes needed to achieve sustainable management of watersheds, rivers and coastal waters facing conflicting demands. The programme aims to prepare students for the challenge of IWRM in Europe and the developing world, and gives training in managing complex stakeholder, inter-sectoral and transboundary processes. The strength of the programme lies in SLU’s extensive networks in the field of water resources. You can look forward to working on your thesis in a practical environment providing relevant experience and the potential for developing employment opportunities.
During the programme students develop IWRM knowledge and skills through concepts, case studies, methods and thesis work. The programme combines action learning principles to allow leaners to combine awareness, understanding and constructive action competence vis â vis critical issues of water resources in complex and uncertain situations. An understanding will be gained of the role of knowledge and facilitation in managing multi-stakeholder processes. The environment enabling IWRM will be explored by learning about the role of institutions, platforms, markets and policies. The programme welcomes recent graduates as well as experienced professionals. This includes students with a background in either social sciences or natural resources who are interested in a career in water
management, and professionals with experience in the water sector wishing to acquire heightened knowledge and further develop their skills in this field. Entry requirements are a BSc-level qualification in either natural or social sciences, for example political scienc, biology, environmental science or hydrology, and a high level of skill in written and spoken English. On completion of the programme students will have good employment prospects in sectors in which water plays an important role in Sweden, Europe or the developing world. There will be good opportunities for a research career.
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Plant biology 120 hec UPPSALA
Sustainable plant production Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Biology Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Anders Kvarnheden anders.kvarnheden@vbsg.slu.se
Plant Life Entomology Plant Microbes
Plant Physiology
Breeding Crop Production
How do plants adapt to changes in the environment and why do plants look like they do? How can we utilize plants?
Plant products are of fundamental importance to mankind as food, animal feed, building material, fibres and medicine. How do we use this enormous resource? Plant biology is a central area of biology, covering many aspects of plant life and crop production. Plant diseases affect both yield and quality of products. Knowledge of plant functions and their interaction with the surroundings is necessary for sustainable plant production and hence sustainable development. The Master’s programme in plant biology will provide in-depth knowledge about plants as well as applied experience. The programme has three specialisations: 1) Plant Production Biology is more oriented to applied science; the specialisation is based at SLU in Uppsala. One key issue is the way we grow plants and produce food
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under different conditions and cropping systems. Plant Production Biology will give you in-depth knowledge of the biology of cultivated plants and associated organisms. 2) You can also focus on plant pathology and join the Nordic Plant Pathology programme (NorPath), offered jointly by SLU, Copenhagen University, the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, the University of Helsinki and Iceland University of Agriculture. This is a broad programme, ranging from plant disease epidemiology and management strategies to interactions between pathogens and host plants at the organism and molecular level. Students are encouraged to participate in activities at all five universities. This may be in the form of courses or by having advisors for the thesis project from two or more of the universities.
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3) The third specialisation, Experimental Plant Biology, focuses more on basic plant science, which includes regulation at molecular, cell and organism level. The aim of this specialisation is to teach an understanding of processes in living plants; growth, development and plant interaction with the environment – knowledge that can be used in plant breeding, biotechnology or conservation. This specialisation is run jointly by SLU, Uppsala University, Stockholm University and Södertörn University. The second year ends with a project of 30 HEC, where you will be able to delve deeper into a subject of your choice. You will also be trained in how to manage research projects and to communicate with different target groups.
rural development and natural resource management 120 HEC Uppsala
Complex rural contexts Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Rural Development Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Emil Sandström Emil.Sandstrom@sol.slu.se
Adaptive Management Poverty and Rural Change
Gender, Equity & Welfare
Climate Change Strategies & Livelihoods Governance, Institutions & Markets
Natural Resources & Agriculture
Why is it so difficult to collectively organise sustainable fishing, farming and forestry? What are the basic ideas of development policies of the European Union and the World Bank? THERE IS A GROWING recognition that the challenges in the development and management of rural areas globally are due to a multitude of social, economic, political and ecological factors. Understanding and dealing with this complex and multi-layered reality requires multidisciplinary analyses and approaches. This programme offers students knowledge and skills from different disciplines – with a key theoretical base in the social sciences – to create appropriate ways of understanding rural problems in context. The programme is organised into themes, offering students a broad understanding of rural development and natural resource management as well as more specialised knowledge of the different dimensions involved. Many of the courses provide theoretical knowledge applied in case study scenarios,
requiring active student involvement. Some examples of topics in the courses cover the consequences of long-term aid in poor and weak welfare states, the role of non-farm and off-farm activities, recent global trends in the governance of natural resources and its implications on food security, environmental sustainability and rural social life. The programme welcomes students with a BSc degree from either natural and/ or social sciences that wish to understand the variety and context-specificity of rural development and natural resource management in a global context.
development arena, the academic world, the private sector, consultancy firms, governmental or non-governmental organisations. Some examples of prospective jobs are: conducting international consultancy research, organising aid relief for the United Nations; facilitating negotiations between rural stakeholders or working as scholars investigating development processes at universities worldwide. For more details about the programme, please visit the programme website: http://www.sol.slu.se/MASTER/index.html.
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soil and water management 120 hec UPPSALA
Face the challenge! Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Soil Science alt. in Environmental Science Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Elisabet Lewan Lisbet.Lewan@mark.slu.se
Environmental impact Land use planning Water Quality
Soil Conservation
Soils of the World
Water Management
Are you interested in developing land and water management to meet the demands of a growing population and to combat environmental pollution?
THIS PROGRAMME prepares you to face the challenge of providing clean water, safe food, wood products and energy while minimising negative impacts on the environment and health. We all depend on the sustainable use of soil and water for our survival and wellbeing. This is why all levels of society from local authorities to international organisations are active in securing water supplies and the production of food, timber, energy and other commodities. The use and quality of soil and water resources are intimately linked and must be understood together. Thus, the sustainable use of soil and water is a challenge shared by professionals in natural sciences, sociology and economics. This programme focuses on natural sciences, although you will be trained to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
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The programme provides a comprehensive view of the way soil and water processes interact in a landscape perspective. We emphasise important soil functions: a medium for plant roots, soil fauna and microorganisms; a source of nutrients for plants and other biota; a filter in the water cycle. We explore important pathways for water, nutrients and other elements through soil and plants to the atmosphere or through soil to ground and surface water. The content of the programme is based on contemporary basic and applied research. You will be trained to evaluate the impacts of agriculture, forestry and urbanisation on soil and water quality and to design and apply proper management methods. Case studies from Sweden, other European countries and subtropical/tropical countries are used as teaching tools. Basic knowledge
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of ecology, geology, physical geography, hydrology or soil science is an advantage. This Master’s degree will equip you to work as a soil/water expert at authorities at various levels or at a consultancy firm. Those seeking an international career may join development agencies, research institutes, non-governmental organisations, consultancy firms, government authorities or other institutions. A further option is to take a PhD at SLU or another university. Examples of important fields to be further developed include incorporation of the EU water and soil directives in land use planning processes and minimising the flow of nitrogen and phosphorus to water.
SUStainable development 120 HEC Uppsala
A three dimensional issue Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Environmental Science Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Åsa Heiter Asa.Heiter@sol.slu.se
Economy Ecology
Natural Resources
Man, Society and the Environment
Social Sciences
Human activities affect and are affected by natural resources in many ways. Do you want to learn more about sustainable development in natural and social contexts? THE PROGRAMME offers opportunities to learn more about sustainable development in various disciplines. Sustainable development is an important political objective in Sweden, the European Union, and other countries all over the world. The concept of sustainable development has an interdisciplinary basis and applies a holistic approach incorporating economic, social and ecological dimensions. Knowledge of the way interactions between environmental and social factors affect economic development is central. The programme starts with a review of different approaches to sustainable development in the natural and social sciences. You will be equipped with a number of analytical and quantitative tools appropriate for assess-
ing and managing sustainable development. These are then applied to interdisciplinary case studies, where you will work with students from other disciplines. You choose optional courses in the third term within the profile of your Bachelor’s degree. The Master thesis is written during the fourth and final term. To reach as many public and private decision makers as possible it is important that future representatives for sustainable development have a basic understanding of disciplines from the natural and social sciences. Thus, applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in either social or natural science are welcome.
sector, a teacher or a scientist. Examples of job opportunities in the private sector are the automobile, construction and IT sectors, and a range of non-governmental organisations. Other potential employers are public agencies such as environmental protection agencies and local and regional authorities, owing to their need to implement sustainability targets set by central government. The studies will also form an excellent basis for pursuing PhD studies and academic research.
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Animal science 120 hec UPPSALA
Animals in society Degree Degree of Master with a major in Animal Science Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Jan Olofsson jan.olofsson@huv.slu.se
Nutrition Breeding Animal Health Companion Animals Physiology Farm Animals Behaviour
Farm animals primarily supply us with food and clothing, whilst our sporting and companion animals bring us other benefits. Do you care about the function and health of our animals? OUR DOMESTIC animals are of great importance to society. Farm animals primarily supply us with food and clothing, whilst our sporting and companion animals bring us other benefits. Whatever we expect of our animals, it is important that they perform well and are in good health. This programme in animal science will enable you to meet the needs of society in various ways. Animal scientists can improve the productivity and wellbeing of our animals through advisory work, education, research and animal husbandry. You can study the anatomy, physiology, health and behaviour of animals, and how their characteristics can be influenced by breeding, feeding, husbandry and housing. The main animals covered by the programme are horses, dogs, cats, dairy and beef cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, reindeer and poultry,
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although parallels are also drawn with other species. The programme focuses on four profiles: 1) Farm animals 2) Animal behaviour, animal welfare and animal housing 3) Animals for sports and companionship and 4) Biomedicine and animal health. The aim of the programme is to give you a scientific basis for the identification, analysis and solving of problems, taking into consideration the needs of the animal and society. Teaching takes various forms, including group work, lectures, laboratory experiments, seminars, study trips, field trips and project work. The Master’s programme is completed by a Master’s degree project of 30 HEC.
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Widespread interest in animals and their interactions with man has generated a strong job market in animal science. You can work in consultancy, evaluation, research or product development, but there are also exciting career opportunities in teaching, information, journalism and the developing world. The course also provides a good basis for a research career. NOTE! Direction Animal Welfare There is a need for highly qualified graduates working with animal welfare issues at the European political level as well as in third countries and commercial companies. To respond to these needs, SLU offers students in Animal Science an international direction of the programme – Animal Welfare. The direction is a collaboration between SLU and Wageningen University, the Netherlands.
infection biology 120 HEC Uppsala
Improving global health Degree Degree of Master of Medical Science, main field Infection Biology Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements General: see page 46 Specific: see www.slu.se/education Application deadline 15 January 2010 Apply to Uppsala University Apply online www.studera.nu Start Autumn 2010 Campus Uppsala Contact Catharina Svensson catharina.svensson@imbim.uu.se
Infectious Diseases Pathogens of Plants
Animals and Humans
Global Health Zoonoses Food Production
In-depth knowledge of infection biology is needed in work to improve health. An example of the importance of infection biology is the discovery of the HPV virus, which led to the Nobel Prize in medicine in 2008. The master’s program in Infection Biology focuses on the biological and chemical processes behind the aetiology, epidemiology and evolution of microbial infections, as well as ways of predicting, preventing, tracking and treating infectious diseases. There is a growing demand for expertise in this field, particularly in the developing world, where microbial infections are more prevalent, often with devastating consequences. First year studies concern the world of microbes and aim to give advanced knowledge of the biological and chemical processes regulating host – pathogen interactions. This knowledge will constitute the basis for more applied topics such as the biology of infectious diseases, how to control infections by antimicrobial therapies and natural immunity and how to understand microbial evolution.
The education includes lectures, lab training, seminars and project work. All lectures are firmly rooted in current international research and include presentations on ongoing research at the departments as well as by guest scientists. Practical lab exercises are integral and compulsory elements in the first year sub-courses. They relate to ongoing research projects and may even be designed to elucidate questions to which the answers have not yet been found. Some lab work will be performed side by side with graduate students in the research laboratory. The degree project during the fourth semester is carried out in the field of infection biology in Sweden or abroad. To encourage an international approach, students will receive support in establishing contact with suitable research teams abroad.
A broad knowledge of microbial infections is essential for research and development of diagnostic methods, drug development, evolution of resistance, vaccination, emergency planning, food production, diseases specific for developing countries and zoonoses. It is expected that holders of a Master’s degree in infection biology will be engaged in these issues in the private as well as public sector. Possible employers include laboratories, local authorities and humanitarian aid organisations. Graduating students are also well prepared to apply to a PhD programme. The programme is given in collaboration with Uppsala University.
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Erasmus Mundus – programmes at Master’s level Erasmus Mundus Programmes are high-quality Master's programmes. They are offered by a consortium of at least three European universities and are open to European and non-European students. They last between one and two years and lead to the award of a recognised double, joint or multiple degree. The programmes offer culturally enriching higher education opportunities. Prospective students from any country are
invited to apply to enrol on an Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme, provided they have obtained an undergraduate degree awarded by an institute of higher education. Erasmus Mundus Master’s programmes are available in almost all academic disciplines. The programmes normally start between August and November, depending on the customary starting date of the academic year in the countries concerned. For detailed information about all Erasmus Mundus opportuni-
ties consult the website www.europa.eu SLU belongs to three Erasmus Mundus consortiums and offers three programmes in fields such as forestry and animal science. Partner universities include the University of Padova in Italy, the University of Wales in the United Kingdom, AgroParis Tech in France and the University of Lleida in Spain. For more information please contact the director of studies for each programme.
Studies at SLU unique and inform al SLU is one of its kind in Sweden, with its blend of unique educational programmes. No other Swedish university offers programmes in natural resources, veterinary medicine, landscape design, agronomy and forest sciences. As a student you will be coming to a university with long traditions and a long history of education.
Teaching takes place in small groups and you are in close contact with your teachers. Education at SLU is stimulated by research, which is the essence of SLU’s activities. SLU has a unique standing among Swedish universities: nearly 70 percent of our activities are research, all of it contributing to the high level of education we offer. Even though we are a centre of excellence conducting top-class international research, the atmosphere on the campuses is relaxed and informal.
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ACADEMIC YEAR
The study year at SL U is divided in two ter ms: autumn and spring. Th e academic year run s from late August to ea rly June. Each term is divided into study pe riods. The academic year is divided into four study periods; each term is divided into two study periods and each stu dy period consists of two modules: A and B. Th ese modules include lectures, labs and fie ldwork as stated in the specific course sched ule. The study period ends with a written or oral examination. The Swedish credit sys tem awards one and a half Higher Education Credits (H EC) for each completed we ek of full-time study. One year of full-time study equals 60 HEC. The system is compatible with Eu ropean credits as defin ed by the European Credit Transfer Syste m (ECTS).
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Erasmus mundus EUROPEAN FORESTRY 120 hec
Our Future Resources Partner Universities: University of Joensuu, Finland (Coordinating University) • University of Freiburg, Germany • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden • University of Lleida, Spain • University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Austria • Wageningen University, The Netherlands• Paris Institute of Technology for Life, Food and Environmental Sciences, France
Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in European Forestry Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements see www.europeanforestry.net Application Application form at www.europeanforestry.net Send to coordinating university Start Autumn 2010 Contact at SLU Anders Karlsson, anders.karlsson@ssko.slu.se
Ecological Conditions Forest Management
International Dimensions
Applied Period
Timber, energy or recreation? What is the best way to use this enormous resource?
VISIONS of what forestry should contribute to society have diversified greatly over the years and views on what is sustainable forest management are becoming increasingly complex. The role of forests and nature in safeguarding our living environment has grown in importance, resulting in a strong focus on how we can use and should manage this resource. At the same time demand for forest products such as timber, energy and recreation is also increasing. Local decisions on forest management are influenced by international forestry and will continue to be so. As a developer of our future forest and nature resource management, you will need a comprehensive view of European forestry, which you will assimilate on this educational programme offered by six European universities.
The programme is aimed at students with a BSc degree in forestry or related sciences who are interested in international aspects of forest and nature resource management. A variety of scholarships are available for potential students. It is a 2-year programme run jointly by the universities of Joensuu (Finland), Freiburg (Germany), Wageningen (Netherlands), Lleida (Spain), BOKU in Vienna, AgroParisTech-ENGREF (France) and SLU. The programme is in English and attracts students from all over the world. The first year (60 HEC) consists of a common component for all students on the programme. It comprises courses on development and various aspects of forestry in Europe. You will complete a three-month internship at a forest organisation and a Euro-
pean field course. In the second year, you can specialise by choosing courses (30 HEC) and your MSc thesis (30 HEC). The programme will take you to at least two of the participating universities and you will receive a double degree based on your individual study plan for the second year. Students develop their study plan in consultation with their supervisors to ensure they meet the national requirements for the degrees offered by the participating universities. Upon completion of your studies you will be able to seek employment in Sweden or abroad with forest/nature management organisations, research institutions and companies. You can find information on jobs secured by former students on the programme website.
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Erasmus mundus Animal breeding and genetics 120 HEC
An international perspective Partner Universities: Wageningen University, the Netherlands (Coordinating University) • Christian-Albrechts Universität, Germany • University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Austria • Agro ParisTech, France • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden • The Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway
Genomics Quality Animal Health
Productivity
Biodiversity Statistical Genetics
Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Biology Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements see www.emabg.eu Application Application form at www.emabg.eu Send to coordinating university Start Autumn 2010 Contact at SLU Birgitta Malmfors birgitta.malmfors@hgen.slu.se
How do we use animal genetic resources? Is it possible to rule the development of animal health? How to make sustainable breeding programmes for improved global food security? The Erasmus Mundus programme ”European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics (EMABG)” responds to the need for highly qualified graduates in the knowledgeintensive and international field of animal breeding and genetics. EMABG concentrates on quantitative and molecular genetics for animal breeding purposes, the primary focus being on development of breeding programmes for sustainable use of farm animals, fish and companion animals. The aim is to develop capacities in the fields of animal breeding and genomics to meet the following challenges in developed and developing countries: • Increase of livestock and fish production while maintaining product quality and animal welfare. • Conservation of increasingly scarce natural resources, particularly biodiversity.
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• Development of sustainable animal breeding programmes to help improve livelihood of farmers and create efficient food chains. • Development of sustainable breeding programmes to improve health and welfare of companion animals (including populations in zoos and nature reserves). EMABG aims to offer high quality international training in scientific knowledge as well as didactic skills, provided by six excellent universities (WU, Netherlands; SLU, Sweden; UMB, Norway; CAU, Germany; BOKU, Austria; Agro ParisTech, France). Integrating education in a joint Master’s programme offers students a better opportunity to specialise in certain areas, and to have access to a broad range of subjects. The main language of instruction is English.
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The two-year EMABG Master’s programme consists of compulsory and optional courses, covering disciplinary and complementary subjects, as well as problemoriented studies and a thesis. EMABG starts with a three-week orientation period at the coordinating university Wageningen (the Netherlands), attended by all students. Students thereafter pursue their studies at two participating universities, spending a year at each. Successful students are awarded two nationally recognised Master’s degrees (double degree). EMABG is open to well-motivated students who have completed a BSc or equivalent degree in animal science or related fields and are fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of statistics and genetics at BSc level is a further requirement
Erasmus mundus SUSTAINABLE FOREST AND NATURE MANAGEMENT 120 HEC
Forestry for the future Partner Universities: University of Copenhagen, Denmark • University of Wales, United Kingdom • University of Goettingen, Germany Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden • University of Padova, Italy
Degree Degree of Master of Science with a major in Forestry Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements see www.sufonama.net Application Application form at www.sufonama.net Send to coordinating university Start Autumn 2010 Contact at SLU Per-Magnus Ekö per-magnus.eko@ess.slu.se
Forest Product Use
Mountain Forestry Economic Management
Are you interested in a deeper understanding of holistic forest and nature management? Would you like to work as a forester in an international environment? The Master’s programme in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA) is a two-year world-class integrated programme aimed at enabling graduates to deal with the enormous challenges in sustainable management of natural resources, namely the challenge of management of forests and nature in an integrated landscape. The forestry sector faces profound changes. Forests are no longer regarded simply as wood production “factories”. Perspectives have broadened and the wide range of outputs from forests has become a keen concern for the whole of society – regions, nations and the global community. Across borders, countries share environmental and social issues Likewise, forest industries and markets increasingly cross national borders.
Consequently, the forester of today must have a broad perspective and be capable of working in an international environment. To respond to these needs, SLU offers second-year students in SUFONAMA the course packages in the Euroforester MSc programme. The programme is intended for students with a BSc degree or the equivalent in forestry. The SUFONAMA course consists of a first year at one of three institutions: Bangor (Wales), Copenhagen (Denmark), Goettingen (Germany) and a second year at one of the five participating institutions, including, in addition, Padova (Italy) and Alnarp (Sweden). The building blocks are existing Master’s programmes as well as research and network services. The aim of the first study year is
to provide a thorough and broad grounding in sustainable forest and nature management. There is thus a single common first year programme specification – the learning outcomes are similar for the three first year institutions and will allow students to choose freely among the five specialisation options in their second year. SLU offers a programme for the boreal forestry specialisation. (In the summer following their first year all students meet in a common module offered by one of the participating institutions.)
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Erasmus mundus AFEPA 120 HEC
To design and assess policy Partner Universities: Université Catholoique de Louvain, Belgium (Coordinating University) • Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität, Germany • Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya, Spain • Corvinius University of Budapest, Hungary • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
Economics
Food Policy
Agriculture Policy Analysis
Environmental Policy
Rural development Policy
Degree European Master in Agricultural Food and Environmental Policy Analysis Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English, French and Spanish Requirements Bachelor degree or the equivalent of 180 ECTS + sufficient training in Economics and Agriculture or Environment Application Application form will be available at http://www.uclouvain.be/afepa.html Send to coordinating university Start Autumn 2010 Contact at SLU Kristina Hedman Jansson kristina.jansson@ekon.slu.se
In this European master program the students will learn to analyse and design policies targeted at food, agriculture and environmental sectors.
The European Master in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis – AFEPA aims at providing a high quality education in designing and assessing public policies targeted to the agricultural and food sector as well as the rural environment. This European Master responds to the increasing need to better understand and anticipate the various and often complex socio-economic and environmental effects of these policies, either in a functioning market economy as in the European Union or in economies in a development or transition phase. The European Master offers a two-year academic curriculum with integrated and advanced theoretical and applied courses in economics and quantitative methods as well as in agricultural and trade policy, environmental and natural resource policy and rural development policy. To connect theory and methodology to practice,
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a problem solving project is developed and presented as a master’s thesis at the end of the two-year curriculum. The student will at least study at two of the partner universities and be awarded a double degree. AFEPA is jointly organised by five leading European educational and research institutions: the Corvinius University of Budapest (CUB) in Hungary, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Sweden, the Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität Bonn (UBonn) in Germany, the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Belgium and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Spain. These five partner universities are recognised worldwide for the quality of their educational programme and scientific achievements in agricultural, environmental and economic sciences.
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Recipients of this European Master are qualified to design and assess public policies oriented to the agricultural and food sector, rural areas and natural resources, as well as provide sound and relevant policy recommendations for a more sustainable development. They are qualified to take responsibilities in international, national and regional agencies, non-governmental organisations, consultancy firms, professional organisations and private companies.
Erasmus mundus Food of life 120 HEC
Feeding the world Partner Universities: University of Copenhagen, Denmark • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden • University of Helsinki, Finland • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , Spain
Degree Master of Science with a major in Animal and/or Food science Credits 120 hec Rate of study 2 years, full time Language English Requirements see www.emfoodoflife.eu Application Application form at www.emfoodoflife.eu Send your application to the University of Copenhagen Start Autumn 2010 Contact at SLU Sigrid Agenäs sigrid.agenas@huv.slu.se
Animal Science Food Technology Food Science Meat Milk
Food of Life is a cross-disciplinary master’s program within the science of animal-derived foods. In a unique way the course combine animal science, food science and technology Food of Life is a part of the Erasmus Mundus program initiated by the European Commission to enhance and promote European higher education throughout the world. The two-year Master’s program builds on the expertise of four European universities: University of Copenhagen, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, University of Helsinki Food of Life is a cross-disciplinary Master’s program integrating Animal Science, Food Science and Technology. In a unique way, the education combines these sciences focusing on social as well as cultural and, of course, scientific aspects of the food production chain. Through the EM Food of Life Masters program you will acquire knowledge in the basic theories, practical technologies and research
and development methodologies, preparing you for a career in the food production industries. You will work with topics such as: • How to meet increased global requirements for meat and milk products • How to deal with increased emphasis on product quality, proven health benefits for the consumer • How to improve animal health and welfare reduced environment impact
leads to the award of a Double Degree (120 ECTS) in animal science and/or food science disciplines, depending on the choice of institutions. Every year 17-20 scholarships are available for Non-EU students (24.000 EUR/ year) and EU students (10.000 EUR/year).
As an EM Food of Life student, you must study in two of the consortium partner countries. If you hold an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, these two countries must be different from the country in which you obtained your last university degree. You will also have the opportunity for a shorter study period in Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand or Italy. The program is taught in English and Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences | Master’s programmes | 2010-2011
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Name: Bibhushan Karki Home country: Nepal Master’s programme: Rural Development and Natural Resource Management Campus: Uppsala
Do you have any hobbies? Yeah, i am quite social so making friends and sharing different experience for learning perspective entice me. Travelling is my passion, reading books enlightens me where as music and movie keeps me alive. Why did you choose to study at SLU in Sweden? My programme Rural Development and Natural Resource Management provides a blend of Natural Science and Social Science, which i believe is inevitable for promising career in development sectors as well as personal learning. The education in Sweden has always been above par and SLU being relatively small university with large resources, i opted to study. How do you find your new town? Uppsala is excellent for students with resourceful libraries, nations and social events. The multi cultural environment made me feel very comfortable comparing to other cities i have travel in Sweden so far. I love Uppsala. What are your plans for the upcoming weekend? This weekend i will be around with some Nepali students celebrating the biggest festival of ours "Durga Puja". It is for the first time Nepali in Uppsala are organizing such event so i am participating actively. What are your plans for the future? Well difficult to answer but if everything goes according to plans, i should be in Nepal enriching myself with some practical experience. But at some point i would love to continue my learning about development paradigms pursuing phd.
Bibhushan Karki
What kind of background do you have? I was born in Biratnagar, Nepal where i finished my schooling. But i did spend around six years in Darjeeling and Calcutta (India) from where i graduated. My academic background majors in accountancy and Rural Development.
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Admission requirements for Master’s programmes There are general as well as specific admission requirements. The general requirements are the same for all programmes, while the specific are unique for each programme. General requirements
Specific requirements
Previous studies SLU requires a completed Bachelor’s degree, equivalent to a Swedish Bachelor’s degree (180 HEC), from a university recognized by the Swedish government or accredited by other recognized organisation according to The International Association of Universities (www.unesco.org/iau/ onlinedatabases/list.html).
Language requirements SLU requires good knowledge of written and spoken English or Swedish. Programmes with English as the language of instruction require English equivalent to course B from Swedish upper secondary school. If you have not graduated from Swedish secondary school the applicants must provide proof of their pro ficiency in English through an internationally recognized test, such as TOEFL or IELTS.
Students in their final year of undergraduate education in EU/EES countries may also, if the student meets the general admission requirements, receive a conditional acceptance. Specific requirements for the programme applied to must usually be fulfilled by the student at the time of application.
Required results are: TOEFL computerbased minimum 213, not lower than 4 on Essay Rating. TOEFL internetbased minimum 79, not lower than 17 on Written Test (TWE). TOEFL paperbased mimimum 550, not lower than 4 on Written. IELTS score of at least 6.0, noband lower than 5.0
Last date January 15th Apply online studera.nu One application only!
Use TOEFL institution code 9520. More information on www.toefl.org and www.ielts.org. There are exemptions from providing an English test, please see www.studera.nu for further information.
Specific requirements unique for all programmes For details on specific admission requirements, please study the information available at www.slu.se for each programme.
Application You apply to all Master’s programmes at the website www.studera.nu. This website provides a national central applications system, which means that you can apply for several courses and/or programmes given by different universities in one application. For programmes with English as the language of instruction the website will be open for applications from December1st 2009 to January 15th 2010. It is not possible to do an application with a paperbased application form. Do not send any documents supporting your application directly to SLU. Please follow the instructions at the given website. For further information about the application procedure, please visit www.studera.nu/english or www.slu.se. For Master’s programmes with Swedish as the language of instruction the website www.studera.nu will be open for applications from March 15th to April 15th. Please visit www.studera.nu or www.slu.se for further information.
Important Dates 2009/2010 Online service will open December 1 Last date for applying January 15 Last date for submitting documents February 1 Last date for submitting English test results February 1 Notification of admission (www.studera.nu/Your pages) May Please visit www.studera.nu for dates regarding Master’s programmes with Swedish as the language of instruction.
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Practical information RESIDENCE PERMIT, VISA
SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are planning to study in Sweden for longer than three months, you must have a residence permit. The permit must be complete and entered in your passport before entry into Sweden. You apply for a residence permit at a Swedish embassy or consulate in your home country. A residence permit for study purposes is granted for a limited period. If you do not have a residence permit, you may not be allowed to enter the country. It is the student’s responsibility to apply for a visa. SLU will not allow any late arrivals due to visa problems.
SLU has no scholarships for foreign students. The Swedish Institute (SI) has a limited number of scholarships for students from all over the world. You can apply for a scholarship at the website www.studera.nu when you apply to enrol on a Master’s programme.
To be granted a residence permit for study purposes at SLU you must show:
Estimated monthly living costs in Swedish kronor, SEK:
• that you have been enrolled for full-time study • that you can support yourself for the entire planned period of study. The current support requirement is SEK 7,300/month • that you have comprehensive health insurance valid in Sweden if you intend to study for a period of less than one year Citizens of EU countries and Switzerland apply for their residence permit after their arrival in Sweden at the local permit unit of the Swedish Migration Board. Scandinavian citizens do not need a residence permit. For more information regarding residence permits and visas, please visit www.migrationsverket.se.
FEES The Master’s programmes in Sweden are currently free of charge. However, tuition fees for international students are under discussion in the Swedish Parliament and may be introduced in the future.
Contact
COST OF LIVING
SLU Division of Student Affairs and Learning Development P.O. Box 7010 SE-750 07 UPPSALA SWEDEN
Living expenses will vary according to personal requirements and the place you live. The following budget is a general indication of minimum monthly expenses in the form of rent, transport, food, books, etc.
Phone: +46 (0)18 67 28 00 Fax: +46 (0)18 67 30 23 E-mail: studexp.ultuna@slu.se Web: www.slu.se
Rent Transport Food Books Miscellaneous TOTAL
3,000 200 2,000 200 1,000 SEK 6,400 = EUR 640
Apart from living costs you must plan for extra costs related to course specific excursions or field trips. You cannot depend on finding a part-time job to finance your stay.
Checklist
❏ Arrange housing ❏ Make a student budget ❏ One application only ❏ Apply for residence pe rmit ❏ Bring winter coat ❏ Check information at www.slu.se
ACCOMMODATION SLU does not have any accommodation available for Master’s students. Since there is a housing shortage, you cannot expect to arrange your accommodation on arrival. You are strongly advised to do so before you arrive, and to apply for accommodation as soon as you receive your admission letter. Student accommodation is owned by various private companies. Student rooms are single rooms with a private or shared WC and shower. The kitchen is shared with other students living on the same corridor. The rooms are fully furnished with a bed, desk, chairs and a bookcase.
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SLU advances knowledge about our biological natural resources and mankind’s management and sustainable use of them. This is achieved through teaching, research and environmental monitoring and assessment in collaboration with a spectrum of representatives from society at large. m i ss i o n stat e m e nt
S L U : s v e r k samh e ts i d é
SLU utvecklar kunskapen om de biologiska naturresurserna och människans förvaltning och hållbara nyttjande av dessa. Detta sker genom utbildning, forskning och fortlöpande miljöanalys i samverkan med det omgivande samhället.
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Master- och magisterprogram – på svenska SLU är ett av Sveriges mest forskningsintensiva universitet – närmare 70 procent av verksamheten är forskning. Vid universitetet arbetar vi med kunskapsupp byggnad och kompetensförsörjning inom bio logiska naturresurser och biologisk produk tion. Att förstå livsprocesserna hos växter, djur, mikroorganismer är viktigt för människans brukande av naturen. SLU står för närmare en tredjedel av all biologisk forskning i Sverige. Våra utbildningar spänner över ett brett område och hos oss kan du studera såväl naturvetenskap som samhällsvetenskap och teknik – allt med anknytning till de biologiska naturresurserna. SLU har yrkesutbildningar men även program som leder till en generell examen. Yrkesutbildningarna har en stark identitet och ger en tydlig yrkesroll: agronom, djursjuksköterska, hortonom, hippolog, jägmästare, landskapsarkitekt, landskaps ingenjör, lantmästare, skogsmästare, trädgårdsingenjör och veterinär. Master programmen är knutna till SLU:s styrke och profilområden.
Ett master- eller magisterprogram bygger på din kandidatutbildning med ett eller ett par år inom något utbildningsområde. Läsåret 2009/2010 ger SLU fyra masteroch magisterprogram på svenska inom spän nande områden som skog, stadsutveckling, livsmedel och hälsa. Vi erbjuder dessutom ett drygt 20-tal masterprogram på engelska; för mer information om dessa vänligen vänd på katalogen. Tack vare forskningen på SLU får du många möjligheter till unika fördjupningar och specialiseringar på de flesta program och inte sällan öppnar dessa spetskompetenser helt nya möjligheter i karriären. Våra program på avancerad nivå vänder sig till dig som har en kandidatexamen (180 högskolepoäng) eller motsvarande utländsk examen. För mer information om behörighet se sidan 42 samt www.slu.se Anmälan till samtliga master- och magister program görs via www.studera.nu. Anmälnings perioden för program på svenska sträcker sig från den 15 mars till den 15 april 2009.
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skogsindustriell ekonomi 120 hP UPPSALA
Ledarskap på global marknad Examen Masterexamen i företagsekonomi Poäng 120 hP Omfattning 2 år, heltid Språk Svenska, engelska Behörighet Grundläggande: se sidan 46 Särskild: se http://utbildning.slu.se Anmälan senast 15 april 2010 www.studera.nu Start Hösten 2010 Studieort Uppsala Kontakt Lars Lönnstedt lars.lonnstedt@sprod.slu.se
Marknadsföring Omvärldsanalys Skogsindustriell ekonomi
Företagsekonomi Virkesförsörjning
Ledarskap
Hur marknadsför skogsföretagen sina produkter på en global marknad? Hur organiseras förädlingen från skogen till kunderna? Hur används den förnyelsebara råvaran skog? Skogsprodukter möter vi i hus och möbler, papper och kartong. Sverige är en viktig producent. Produktionen marknadsförs globalt på en tuff marknad. Skogsnäringen är viktig för svensk ekonomi. Intjäningsförmågan är stor. Affärstransaktionerna är omfattande och globalt inriktade. Värdet av exporten är viktig för handelsbalansen. Näringen skapar sysselsättning, inte minst regionalt. Företagen ligger mycket långt framme med ny teknik och IT-lösningar. Skogsindustrin använder ett förnyelsebart material med positiva miljöegenskaper. Det skogsindustriella ekonomiska masterprogrammet vänder sig till studenter med intresse för företagsekonomi, företagande och det globala perspektivet. Behörighet för att bli antagen är universitets-/högskoleexamen om minst 180 högskolepoäng inklusive 90 högskolepoäng i företagsekonomi eller motsvarande utländsk examen.
Målsättningen med programmet är att förbereda för yrkesutövning inom sådana företag och organisationer där det är väsentligt att ha kunskap om hela kedjan från konsument till producent. Kurserna har en klar skogsindustriell profil, framför allt läggs vikt vid den skogsindustriella förädlingskedjan, strategiformulering, det globala perspektivet och omvärldsanalys, marknadsföring samt organisation och ledarskap. Kunskaper om skogsråvarans miljömässiga fördelar är viktiga. Under det första året fördjupas de företagsekonomiska ämneskunskaper. Exempel hämtas från skogsindustrin. Under det sista året är utbildningen inriktad på syntes med tillämpningar valda från skogsindustriell ekonomi. Den pedagogiska grundsynen är aktiv inlärning genom seminarier, diskussioner och inlämningsuppgifter. Stor
vikt läggs vid ett samarbete med skogsindustrin och andra organisationer. Ett stort antal gästföreläsare från skogsnäringen bidrar till att levandegöra studierna. Utbildningen är kopplad till aktuell branschforskning vid institutionen för skogens produkter. En styrgrupp med representanter för skogsnäringen följer utbildningen; för dem är bl a likställdheten mellan könen viktig. Detta utgör en aspekt i företagens samhällsansvar som utbildningen också uppmärksammar. Masterprogrammet fyller ett behov ur arbetsmarknadssynpunkt och karriärmöjligheterna är mycket goda. Programmet har tillkommit på initiativ av skogsnäringen som behöver fler kreativa människor som kan industrin, som kan utveckla affärsverksamheten och som kan utveckla produkter och marknader.
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Hållbar stadsutveckling – ledning, organisering och förvaltning 120 HP alnarp, malmö
Att leva och bo i framtiden Examen Masterexamen i landskapsplanering Poäng 120 hP Omfattning 2 år, heltid, möjlighet till halvfartsstudier Språk Svenska Behörighet Grundläggande: se sidan 46 Särskild: se http://utbildning.slu.se Anmälan senast 15 april 2010, www.studera.nu Start Hösten 2010 Studieort Alnarp, Malmö Kontakt SLU, Mats Gyllin, mats.gyllin@ltj.slu.se MAH, Peter Parker, peter.parker@mah.se
Ekologi Miljö Ledarskap
Ekonomi Stadsutveckling
Juridik
Hur agerar man för att skapa en hållbar framtid för våra städer? Som Urban manager får du en aktiv ledande roll inom urbana frågor.
Att leva och bo i framtiden Den ökande urbaniseringen är en av nutidens stora utmaningar. Olika hållbarhetsaspekter ställs på sin spets, särskilt mot bakgrund av dagens miljöproblem. Bebyggelse, transporter och resursanvändning är ytterligare viktiga faktorer som måste beaktas vid stadsmiljöns utveckling. Med hållbar utveckling menas ofta de ekologiska aspekterna, men det blir allt tydligare att man måste ta ett helhetsperspektiv. Sociala, ekonomiska och juridiska faktorer måste därför integreras med de ekologiska. Eftersom dessa faktorer är starkt kopplade till varandra, ställs höga krav på kompetens hos dem som driver frågan, vare sig de befinner sig i en aktiv ledande roll i processen eller ägnar sig åt forskning inom fältet.
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Arbetet med hållbar stadsutveckling kräver ledning av samarbetet mellan olika offentliga, privata och ideella parter. Programmet avser att fylla ett behov av expertis inom detta komplexa fält och samtidigt förbereda för forskarstudier i landskapsplanering. Deltagarna ska kunna ta del av forskning och arbeta i nära relation till praktiken. På så sätt kan studenten nyttja befintlig erfarenhet och arbeta praktiskt med frågor om hållbar utveckling. Programmet vänder sig till både yrkesverksamma och nyexaminerade som har en kandidatexamen inom något av följande ämnen: arkitektur, byggd miljö, företagsekonomi, fastighetsvetenskap, fysisk planering, kulturgeografi, landskapsarkitektur, landskapsplanering, ledarskap och organisation, miljövetenskap, naturgeografi eller statsvetenskap.
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Alternativt kan man ha arkitektexamen, civilingenjörsexamen, högskoleingenjörsexamen, landskapsarkitektexamen eller landskapsingenjörsexamen. En viktig princip i undervisningen är att arbeta med verkliga fall för att få verklighetsförankring och för att lärandet ska kännas meningsfullt och relevant. En mångfald av erfarenhet och kompetens bland deltagarna ger ytterligare en dimension till kunskapen om hur hållbar utveckling kan förverkligas i samhället. Programmet är ett samarbete mellan SLU Alnarp och Malmö högskola.
landskapsplanering 120 ECTS alnarp
Vårda våra landskap Partners: Högskolan i Sogn og Fjordane, Norge • Köpenhamns universitet, Danmark • Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, Sverige
Examen: Masterexamen i landskapsplanering Poäng: 120 ECTS Omfattning: 2 år Språk: Engelska Behörighet: Se www.hisf.no Anmälan: senast 1 mars 2010 till Högskolan i Sogn og Fjordane, www.hisf.no Start: Hösten 2010 Campus: Köpenhamn (Danmark), Alnarp (Sverige) and Sogn og Fjordane (Norge) Kontakt: Mark Huisman mark.huisman@ltj.slu.se
Forskning Management Ekologisk planering
Vill du studera vid tre nordiska lärosäten inom ramen för samma program?
Programmet vänder sig till dig som redan har en kandidatexamen inom landskapsplanering, fysisk planering, landskapsarkitektur eller motsvarande. Första terminen sker undervisningen vid Köpenhamns universitet och andra terminen vid Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet i Alnarp. I Köpenhamn kommer man att läsa kurserna Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, Urban Woodland Design and Management och Conflict Management. I Alnarp kommer man under våren att läsa Integrated Landscape Management där Europeiska landskapskonventionens perspektiv bildar grund för arbetet med en mångfunktionell landskapsvårdsplan samt kursen Dynamic Vegetation Design som teoretiskt och praktiskt fördjupar sig i biotopdesign av trädgårdar, parker offentliga miljöer och stadsnära områden.
Undervisningen är tvärvetenskaplig med landskapsarkitektur och skogsvetenskap som de viktigaste ämnena. Undervisningen kombinerar humanistiska och sociala aspekter med ekologiska och ekonomiska i samband med planering och förvaltning av grönområden i städer och tätortsnära områden.
kad vegetation. Kursen Restoration Ecology vid HSF kompletterar kurserna vid SLU och KU metodiskt inom restaurerings-, skötseloch etableringsekologi. Den sista terminen skall studenterna genomföra ett eget forskningsarbete i form av ett självständigt arbete på masternivå.
Under det andra året studerar man vid Högskolan i Sogn og Fjordane (HSF) och då studeras ämnen kopplade till ”Landscape Management”. Undervisningen under det andra året kompletterar det första studieåret med kurser som Restoration Ecology och Ecological Landscape Design. Kurserna vid HSF lägger tyngdvikten på naturliga och kulturpåverkade vegetationstyper i rurala områden och mindre tätorter. Undervisningen ger fördjupad kunskap i ämnena inom ekologisk planering, och metoder for att etablera öns-
Efter utbildningen kan du arbeta med fysisk planering och miljö- och landskapsförvaltning inom offentlig och privat sektor. Utbildningen är skräddarsydd för arbeten i offentlig förvaltning med ansvar för planering och förvaltning av grönområden, eller som planerare på länsstyrelse och kommuner med ansvar för fysisk planering och naturvårds– eller miljöfrågor
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livsmedelstillsyn 60 HP Uppsala
Säkra matens kvalitet Examen Magisterexamen med inriktning mot livsmedelstillsyn Poäng 60 hP Omfattning 1 år, heltid Språk Svenska Behörighet Grundläggande: se sidan 46 Särskild: se http://utbildning.slu.se Anmälan senast 15 april 2010 www.studera.nu Start Hösten 2010 Studieort Uppsala Kontakt Stefan Roos stefan.roos@mikrob.slu.se
Kvalitetssystem
Tillsyn Mikrobiologi Riskbedömning
Hygien Lagstiftning
Ska det vara en självklarhet att inte bli magsjuk efter ett restaurangbesök? Vilken lagstiftning gäller vid livsmedelsäkerhet?
FÖR VÅRT VÄLBEFINNANDE är vi alla beroende av att kunna äta säkra livsmedel av hög kvalitet. Det ska vara en självklarhet att inte bli magsjuk efter ett restaurangbesök eller av maten vi köper i affären. För att säkerställa detta spelar tillsynen av livsmedelsproduktionen en stor roll. De som utför denna tillsyn, men även de som arbetar med livsmedelssäkerhet hos producenten, måste ha goda kunskaper inom en lång rad områden, bland annat livsmedelsråvaror, tillagningsmetoder, mikrobiologi, livsmedelshygien, riskbedömning, kvalitetssystem, lagstiftning och kommunikation. Utbildningen vänder sig till såväl nyutexaminerade som yrkesverksamma och som är intresserade av mat och säkerhet. Du ska ha en examen om minst 180 hp, eller
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motsvarande utländsk examen, inom något av följande utbildningsområden/utbildningar: biologi, husdjursvetenskap, livsmedelsvetenskap, nutrition, biomedicinsk analytiker kostvetare/dietist eller motsvarande.
universitet och kommuner eller företag, då du får tillämpa det du lärt dig under utbildningen. Arbetsformerna i utbildningen har valts för att utveckla både färdigheter och kunskaper som är viktiga inom yrkesområdet.
Redan under den första veckan av utbildningen ges en helhet av området och färdigheter som behövs när man arbetar med livsmedelssäkerhet diskuteras. Under första terminen behandlas sedan grundläggande områden som livsmedelsråvaror, tillagningsmetoder och livsmedelsmikrobiologi. Den andra terminen är mer praktiskt inriktad med bl.a. övningar i kommunikation, några veckors praktik och ett självständigt arbete omfattande 15 hp. Det självständiga arbetet är ett projektarbete, som utförs i samarbete mellan
Utbildningen är speciellt utvecklad för att ge de färdigheter man behöver som livsmedelsinspektör. Naturligt är därför att de flesta som gått utbildningen kommer att arbeta med detta, men kompetensen passar också utmärkt om man vill arbeta med livsmedelssäkerhet inom industrin.
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Framtidsutsikterna för livsmedelsinspektörer är mycket goda.
Natur, hälsa och trädgård 60 hP alnarp
Att finna ro i det gröna Välbefinnande
Examen Magisterexamen med inriktning mot landskapsarkitekturens miljöpsykologi Poäng 60 hP Omfattning 2 år, halvfart Språk Svenska Behörighet Grundläggande: se sidan 46 Särskild: se http://utbildning.slu.se Anmälan senast 15 april 2010 www.studera.nu Start Hösten 2010 Studieort Alnarp Kontakt Mats Gyllin mats.gyllin@ltj.slu.se
Utemiljö Planering Miljöpsykologi Landskapsarkitektur Människa
Naturen har stor betydelse för välbefinnande och hälsa. Vill du kunna utveckla goda utemiljöer och få en spetskompetens i miljöpsykologi?
MÅNGA STRESSAR FÖR MYCKET och rör på sig alldeles för lite. Det har blivit ett folkhälsoproblem. Parker, gårdar och stadsrum är slumrande resurser i arbetet med att motverka ohälsa. I våra utemiljöer kan vi leka och umgås, vara fysiskt aktiva likväl som att bara stilla njuta. Människors tillgång till gröna miljöer har därför blivit en fråga om livskvalitet och hälsa.
met ger dig svar på frågor som: Vad händer inom oss i kontakten med omgivningen? Hur skapar vi förutsättningar för trivsel och favoritplatser i olika utemiljöer?
Utbildningen vänder sig till dig som redan har en högskoleutbildning och vill få en spetskompetens i miljöpsykologi. Med denna kunskap skall du kunna utvärdera och utveckla fysiska miljöer anpassade till människors behov och önskningar.
Programmet ges på halvfart i halvdistansform med en kurs per termin under två år. Du kommer ner till Alnarp två till fyra gånger under en kurs, medan resten av studierna genomförs på hemorten, antingen på egen hand eller i en lokalt baserad arbetsgrupp. Under perioderna på campus deltar du i övningar, seminarier och föreläsningar. Du gör konkreta undersökningar av hur olika platser används, upplevs och värderas. Utbildningen avslutas med ett examensarbete.
Utbildningen handlar om de processer och mekanismer som uppstår i människans samspel med sin fysiska omgivning. Program-
Efter utbildningen kan du arbeta med att utreda eller utveckla hälsofrämjande miljöer på en mer lokal eller strategisk nivå.
Uppgiften kan vara att öka möjligheterna till utomhusrekreation, t.ex. att säkerställa barns möjligheter till utomhuslek, att ge äldre tillgång till gröna miljöer vid särskilda boenden eller att utveckla hälsoträdgårdar. Inom skolan, det sociala arbetet eller vården kan du bli den som utvecklar synen på utemiljöerna i verksamheten. Inom scenkonsten, underhållningsbranschen och turistnäringen kan kunskapen användas för att generera nya och spännande miljöupplevelser. Om du vill vidareutbilda dig, kan utbildningen fungera som en introduktion till forskarstudier inom miljöpsykologi eller hälsodesign.
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Martin Pettersson I am the future
Varför valde du att läsa på SLU? De kurser som ingick i programmet verkade passa mig mycket bra. Jag visste även att det var otroligt fint ute i Alnarp vilket gjorde studieorten mycket intressant. Vad tycker du om din nya stad? Jag bor i Malmö där jag hyr en 1:a. Detta är helt klart en mysig stad som kan erbjuda det mesta, speciellt fint ute i västra hamnen där jag hunnit med en hel del sköna kvällspromenader. Staden erbjuder även bra shopping, bra fik och bra uteställen. Vad har du för bakgrund? Jag har jobbat som ventilationsmontör ett år, därefter hoppade jag på byggnadsutformning med inriktning arkitektur i Jönköping där jag erhöll en kandidatexamen.
Namn: Martin Pettersson Hemstad: Linköping Masterprogram: Hållbar stadsutveckling Campus: Alnarp
Vad gör du på fritiden? När jag inte studerar är jag gärna ute på golfbanan eller utövar racketsporter. Vad ska du göra i helgen? Jag och min flickvän ska ta en helgtripp till Köpenhamn där vi bland annat har bokat in biljetter till en opera på kvällen. Hur ser dina planer ut för framtiden? Jag vill ha ett jobb där jag kan få utnyttja mina erfarenheter och kunskaper till att skapa en hållbar framtid för våra städer.