Contents & prospects
Contribute to sustainable solutions for future challenges in the forest industry. This master's programme equips you with the necessary specialist knowledge, methodical and management skills.
What you gain with this degree program
MSc in Life Sciences degree programme – Forest Science
- qualifies you for work as a well-rounded specialist: you will delve into your chosen area of special expertise while studying a broad variety of methodological approaches and topics;
- expands your network: whether in class, internships or your thesis work, you will interact with a host of players in the forest industries;
- is practice-based: your presentations and case studies will be based on real-life practical examples, and your master’s thesis will take a hands-on approach;
- prepares you for future leadership roles in the forest industries: in addition to comprehensive knowledge of specialist topics and methods, you will also hone your social and leadership skills;
- opens the door to the international job market: you may complete your master’s thesis abroad or in cooperation with an international organisation;
- allows you full flexibility: you can study full- or part-time and combine your master’s thesis with your regular job.
Career prospects
Upon graduating, you will obtain the title ‘Master of Science in Life Sciences with Specialisation in Forest Science’ from Bern University of Applied Sciences.
An MSc in Forest Science prepares you excellently for challenging leadership roles domestically and abroad, in companies, associations, NGOs, administrative seats or in applied research, whether in the public or private sector.
Programme structure
| Master’s thesis – the core of your studies | 30 credits | |
| Specialisation modules | min. 30 credits | |
| Cluster-specific modules (Environment Cluster) | min. 9 credits | |
| Core-competence modules (Data and Business Management) | min. 12 credits |
