Program Overview

Program Overview

The Conservation and Management of Fish and Wildlife program is a master's program offered by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). The program aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the conservation and management of fish and wildlife populations.

Program Details

• Program Code: SM009
• Credits: 120 H—gskolepoðng
• Program Start: HT 2024
• Responsible Program Board: Programnðmnden f—r utbildning inom skog
• SLU ID: SLU.sfak.2023.3.1.1-210

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Basic Eligibility: A degree at the undergraduate level of at least 180 H—gskolepoðng or the equivalent foreign degree.
• Special Eligibility: Specialization comprising at least 60 H—gskolepoðng in one of the following subjects/fields:
  • Biologi
  • Skogsbruksvetenskap
  • SkogshushÍllning
  • Skogsvetenskap
  • Milj—vetenskap
  • Naturresursf—rvaltning
• Additional Requirements: 15 hp ecology and English 6.

Program Content

The program consists of 120 H—gskolepoðng and is taught in English. The first year of the program includes profiled courses totaling 60 hp, where students acquire broad knowledge and understanding in the conservation and management of wild animal populations. The program also includes courses in inventory methods, population ecological models, conservation biological principles, social science methods, and various management models.

Courses in the Program

The program includes the following courses:

• Year 1:
  • Inventeringsmetoder f—r biologisk mÍngfald, 15 hp
  • Tillðmpad populationsekologi, 15 hp
  • Mðnskliga dimensioner av naturresursf—rvaltning, 15 hp
  • Sk—tsel av vilt- och fiskpopulationer, 15 hp
• Year 2:
  • Ekosystemrestaurering och rewilding, 15 hp
  • Skoglig naturvÍrdsvetenskap, 15 hp
  • Bevarandegenetik, 15 hp
  • Projektbaserad f—rdjupningskurs i biologi, 15 hp
  • Sjðlvstðndigt arbete, 30/60 hp

Program Goals

The program aims to provide students with:

• Knowledge and Understanding: In-depth knowledge of the main field of study, including both broad knowledge of the field and specialized knowledge in certain areas.
• Skills and Abilities: The ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyze, assess, and handle complex phenomena, questions, and situations.
• Judgment and Approach: The ability to make assessments with regard to relevant scientific, social, and ethical aspects, and to show awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work.

Examination and Degree

The program leads to a Master's degree with a major in Biology. The degree requires:

• Credits: 120 H—gskolepoðng
• Courses: At least 90 H—gskolepoðng at the advanced level, with at least 30 H—gskolepoðng in specialized courses within the main field of study.
• Thesis: A thesis of at least 30 H—gskolepoðng.

Additional Information

For more information about the program, please refer to the university's website or contact the program administration.