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Forest and Nature Management – (M.Sc.)
University of Copenhagen
Faculty of Life Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | EU/EEA: April 1; Non-EU/EEA: January 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free ≈ € 14,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Copenhagen / Denmark / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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As MSc in Forest and Nature Management you are involved in finding a sustainable balance between ecology, economy and society. The programme gives you a basic knowledge about the biology, soil and ecological cycle of forests. You learn how to think strategically, holistically and in long terms. You will become capable of taking responsibility and put ideas and visions into action. And you are going to work with economy, management and rules and regulations that control the use of our forests and nature.
The first year is a theme on the management and ecology of forest and nature areas. You will learn about the mechanisms of forests and nature and you will apply your knowledge by studying current cases. Later in the programme you will follow the theme course Sustainable Management of Forests and Natural Resources. You will work on a long term plan for the management of a given area.
Additionally the programme will teach you about management and planning and you will develop your abilities to cooperate, to solve conflicts and negotiate. Half a semester is reserved for elective courses which allow you to personalise your education. For instance you can enhance your education with courses on economy, tropical forestry, management and human resources, landscape management or communication.
Excursions and field trips are part of the programme and give you the chance to experience real problems and how they are solved. You also have to opportunity to work as a volunteer or to study abroad during your education. Once you have completed your thesis you will get the degree MSc in Forest and Nature Management.
Career opportunities- You can work with forests, nature and the environment either in the public or private sector, e.g. on a strategic level (planning) or a practical level (management of a forest).
- Others choose to work as researchers, teachers or counsellors or to work in organisations and companies of varies kind in Denmark or abroad.
Contents
The structure of the programme depends on which courses you choose to follow. One year is divided into block 1, 2, 3 and 4. One block is equal to 15 ECTS and 9 weeks.
Year 1
- Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Forests and other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems
- Conflict Management
- Innovation, Strategy and Leadership*
- Applied Forest and Natural Resource Economics
Year 2
- Natural Resource Sampling and Modelling
- Project management *
- Thematic Course: Sustainable Forest and Natural Resource Management
- MSc thesis (30 or 45 credits)
*) One of the two courses must be passed
The programme is completed with a 30- or 45-credit thesis within the disciplines of the programme. In connection with a thesis of 45 credits, experimental work must be included.
The compulsory courses and the thesis constitute the core subjects of the programme (at least 90 credits).
There are at least 15 credits for elective courses and other study activities.
The programme may include trainee service.
Theme courses
In block 1 you will follow the theme Management and Ecology of Forest and Nature Areas. You will learn about the mechanisms of forests and nature and you will apply your knowledge by studying current cases and work on a long term plan for sustainable management. Excursions and field trips are part of the programme and give you the chance to experience real problems and how they are solved.
Later in the programme you will follow the theme course Sustainable Management of Forest and Natural Resources. The course gives you a chance to apply all the knowledge you have obtained to work on a long term plan for the management of a given area.
Obligatory courses
You have to follow the courses:
- Applied Forest and Natural Resource Economics
- Natural Resource Sampling and Modeling
- Conflict Management
- Project Management and planning
These courses give you the tools to solve problems on a high professional level.
Elective courses
The elective courses are your opportunity to create you own academic profile. You can choose courses which either elaborate on or expand your professional competency. You can follow the courses either on LIFE, on one of the other faculties at the University of Copenhagen or at other Danish and international universities. The elective courses are equal to two blocks or 30 ECTS.
For instance you can enhance your education with courses on economy, tropical forestry, management and human resources, landscape management or communication.
Thesis
The thesis is the final part of your degree. It is your opportunity to concentrate on an academic problem which interests you over half or three quarter of a year (30 - 45 ECTS). You can choose to write the thesis independently or in a group.
In touch with real lifeThere are plenty of opportunities to achieve an international profile, for instance by taking courses at some of the partner universities which LIFE has in e.g. Europe, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. LIFE has a well established collaboration between students and the private sector which provides you with great opportunities to make your thesis in collaboration with a private company or to have an internship. You will get in touch with real life as you are going to work with some of the challenges which are important outside the university and it will provide you with unique experience and a good network.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
BSc graduates in Natural Resources with a subject-specific module in Nature and Society or a subject-specific module in Environmental Science as well as Forest and Landscape Engineers are admitted directly to the programme.
In order to be eligible for admission, other BSc graduates must have completed a BSc programme containing elements from all three dimensions: Economics, Ecology and Society, enabling the applicant to understand and handle the whole and the consequent considerations.
In practice, a minimum number of credits is required within each of the three subject areas:
- Economics - at least 7.5 credits
- Ecology - at least 7.5 credits
- Social subjects - at least 7.5 credits
The more precise subjects and disciplines studied by the student within each subject area are less important. An individual assessment of whether the graduate meets the admission requirement as to the subjects studied will be carried out in each case. Below is an indication of which subjects and disciplines might be relevant within each of the three subject areas.
Ecology: The applicant must possess qualifications in natural science and knowledge of the structure and functions of forests and other ecosystems. Relevant disciplines include botany, zoology, soil science, system ecology, plant physiology, cytology and bio-geo-chemistry.
Economics: Economics has been separated out from the other social science subjects here because economic calculations, optimisation and planning are very central to this MSc programme. The applicant must have experience and knowledge of the economic way of thinking and of economic theory - at micro and/or macro level (business economics or economics).
Social subjects: The applicant must possess qualifications in social sciences and/or the arts and knowledge of society and people, within such fields as e.g. sociology, political science, law, cultural geography, anthropology, organisation, management or psychology.
Language requirements
Applicants with English as a second language must pass one of the following English tests:
1) The IELTS test - International English Language Testing System, with a minimum score of 6.0.
2) The TOEFL® Test - Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTM, passed with a minimum score of 83 in the internetbased test (IBT) or minimum 560 in the paper based test. The computer based TOEFL test is not accepted at LIFE.
Exemptions from taking the one of the above mentioned language tests is given to:
- applicants from countries where the national language is English
- applicants from Scandinavia, Nigeria, Ghana or Cameroon
- applicants who can document that English was the medium of teaching during the BSc degree
Language tests older than 2 years are not accepted. Applicants must have their test results sent directly to the Faculty of Life Sciences.
Applications will be processed when the Admissions Office has received your test results.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 83 |
Accreditation
The programmes of University of Copenhagen are being accredited by national accreditation agency ACE Denmark.
THE-QS ranking: University of Copenhagen is the highest ranked Nordic university on the list of the world´s best universities according to the 2009 edition of Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings. This year, University of Copenhagen is ranked number 51 worldwide and number 15 in Europe.
Funding details
EU/EEA-citizens do not pay tuition fees in Denmark. However, all students applying for an MSc programme with citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay an annual tuition fee of Euro 14,000. All non-EU/EUA applicants applying for admission to an MSc degree programme are automatically considered for a limited number of scholarships and tuition fee waivers. Priority is given to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance.
Non-EU/EEA students can also find funding opportunities in Denmark through the PLOTEUS portal: http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/resultdisplay.jsp?docType=14&type=EG&language=en&mode=&ors=375&lc=196&r=389
Non-EU/EEA students from Danida (Danish International Development Assistance) programme countries can apply for a fellowship through Danida's fellowship programme. Applications must be submitted to Danida through the Danish embassy in your home country. For more information, please see www.dfcentre.comContact
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