MSc in Nature Management (Landscape, Biodiversity and Planning)
The purpose of the MSc in Nature Management (Landscape, Biodiversity and Planning) programme is to learn management of nature and biodiversity, landscapes, the environment, and planning while also taking people into consideration.
Based on knowledge on biology, ecology and legislation within nature and the environment, you will learn about management and sustainable development of nature and landscapes.
As an MSc in Nature Management (Landscape, Biodiversity and Planning), you will be able to work with management e.g. in the public sector, in private consultancies, NGOs, international organisations and within teaching and research.
The language in the study programme is English.
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Admission requirements
To get admitted to the MSc programme, you must have a degree from a relevant BSc programme.
The following BSc programmes give direct access to the MSc programme in Nature Management:
- Natural Resources
- Biology (with courses in environmental legislation)
- Landscape Architecture (with courses in environmental legislation)
- Forestry and Landscape Engineer (Professional Bachelor programme)
- Agricultural Economics (with courses in ecology)
Other BSc programmes may also give access following a specific assessment if they include subjects within ecology, species knowledge (plant and animals) and environmental legislation.
Read more about admission and application at Faculty of Life Sciences.
Following the MSc study programme, you will learn about different nature types, their ecology and biodiversity as well as landscapes and their development. Sound sustainable development requires that nature and the environment as well as people’s need for goods and services like food, clean environment and leisure are taken into consideration.
Three general areas of the programme include:
- Biology, ecology and the environment – you will get a sound basic knowledge of the most common nature types and important processes in the ecosystem as well as of ecosystem services, e.g. water, biodiversity, carbon storage and recreational options.
- Management and regulation – you will learn about management and legislation within nature and the environment, providing you, among other things, with the foundation for plans and projects in relation to regulation.
- The human being as a player – you will gain an insight into the impact of human beings on landscape development and an understanding of the interests of various groups, including how conflicts can be avoided and resolved.
During the study programme, you will also learn to integrate the three areas and prepare sustainable overall solutions.
Career opportunities
The programme offers many career opportunities, and you might work within a number of different areas.
You may find employment within public administration, e.g. municipalities, ministries or government agencies in Denmark, the EU or internationally. Here you could work with nature and planning at an overall strategic level or at a more operational level, for example as project manager on a specific nature restoration project.
You could also work as a consultant in private companies, consultancy firms or NGOs.
Furthermore, you could work in international and supranational organisations with political and management-related tasks.
Or you could work with research and development in the university community or other research institutions.
Read statements with potential employers.
Two thematic compulsory courses will give you the basic understanding of the core academic subject areas.
In addition, you must choose courses from a pool of semi-compulsory subjects, which you can use to strengthen your prodile in specific directions.
Finally, the many elective subjects ensure that you can dedicate the programme to your personal academic interests.
You can choose areas within, for example: Biodiversity and protection, ecology, view of the natural world, environmental economics, environmental chemistry, international environmental management, conflict management and nature restoration etc.
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A block is 9 weeks long and equals 15 ECTS.
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The medium-coloured fields are elective compulsory courses, selected from a list of courses* |
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* Elective compulsory courses (1 of following):
- Forvaltningsret
- Law, International Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
Elective compulsory courses (3 of following):
You can read more about the MSc in Nature Management in the preliminary curriculum (from December 2011).
Teaching on the MSc programme in Nature Management
The teaching varies between lectures, exercises, excursions and project work. The two thematic courses and most of the elective compulsory courses include much field work and excursions. The programme is taught in English.
The MSc programme is completed with a large scientific project, the thesis, which takes 6-12 months and entitles graduates to the title Master of Science (MSc).
See a list over lecturers.
Student life
Student life at the Faculty of Life Sciences is absolutely unique – both with regard to the physical and the academic environment. On the campus, you will find up to date facilities including IT and group rooms for academic and social life.
The Gardens, which are part of the Frederiksberg Campus, are popular among both students and locals. In the summer months, you can drop by Café Væksthuset located in an old greenhouse for a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a delicious sandwich.
As a student, you can join student clubs and societies of a more or less academic nature. Regardless of whether you are interested in choral singing, sports, the theatre or a special academic subject, there is a club for you.
The faculty has a large number of international students who contribute to the dynamic and exciting student life. You will also have plenty of opportunity to travel abroad in connection with your studies.
When and how can I apply?
Applicants with a BSc degree from Denmark must apply before 1 April to start the programme the following September.
Applicants from Scandinavia, the EU, Switzerland and Lichtenstein must apply before 1 April to start the programme the following September.
Applicants from countries outside Scandinavia and the EU must apply by 1 January to start the programme the following September.
Tuition fees
Read more about application processes, tuition fees and scholarships.
You are always welcome to contact the faculty’s student counselling service, LIFE Student Services, if you have any questions about the programme, student life etc.
You can contact Student Services on tel. +45 3533 3533 or by email to .
Each spring, the faculty’s MSc programmes host open house events. At these events, you have the chance to meet directors of studies and students, who can tell you more about the programme.
Kirsten Jenlev , - last update:13 April 2012