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Forest Sciences

University of Padua
Legnaro , Italy
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 years
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Degree
Masters
Major
Forestry | Wildlife Management
Area of study
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries | Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine

The School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine offers a range of programs, including Bachelor's and Master's degrees, as well as PhD programs.


Courses

The school offers the following courses:


  • Bachelor's (First Cycle) and Master's (Second Cycle) degrees
    • Animal Care
    • Biotechnologies for Food Science
    • Environmental Sciences for the Ecological Transition (ESET)
    • Food and Health
    • Food, nutrition and health
    • Forest Sciences
    • Italian Food and Wine
    • Sustainable Agriculture
  • PhD programs

Forest Sciences

Forest Sciences is a 2-year Second Cycle Degree equivalent to a Master of Science. The program is conducted entirely in English and is designed for Bachelor graduates with backgrounds in forestry, agriculture, biological or environmental studies. It aims to develop high-profile graduates with a holistic and innovative perspective, ready to tackle challenges in the management and conservation of natural resources at national, European or international level.


Specialization Tracks

Forest Sciences offers two different specialization tracks:


  • The curriculum Forest and Land Management trains specialists in sustainable management, conservation and integrated valorization of forests and natural resources.
  • The curriculum Forest Conservation and Governance focuses on training specialists in the governance of forests and natural ecosystems in the framework of climate change, deforestation, land use change and biodiversity conservation.

Educational Methods

Forest Sciences students develop their skills through a range of educational methods, including:


  • Traditional classroom lectures
  • E-learning sessions
  • Seminars
  • Laboratory experience
  • Field activities and site visits
  • Individual and group projects

Assessment

Assessment of students' knowledge and skills typically involves a combination of methods, such as:


  • Final exams
  • Interim evaluations based on individual or group coursework for each course

International Environment

Learning in Forest Sciences takes place in an international and multicultural environment. The program is actively involved in three Erasmus Mundus Consortia for Master double degrees, namely GLOFOR, SUFONAMA and MEDfOR, as well as the TRANSFOR-M, a unique dual-degree program. This program enables qualified students to earn a Master of Forestry degree from Padova and a master's degree from one of the three participating universities in Canada within two years.


Connections

Forest Sciences maintains strong connections with other international Forest Schools, as well as with international forest and environmental organizations like EFIMed FAO, EFI, WWF and CIFOR.


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