Study location	Italy, Florence
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	Italian

Application fee	€20 one-time Application fee is non-refundable

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements

Italian Non-EU applicants living abroad are required to have a valid certificat of Italian language proficiency at level B2 awarded as determined by the CLIQ (Italian Quality Language Certification) quality system, which unites in one association the current certification bodies (University for Foreigners of Perugia, University for Foreigners of Siena, Rome Tre University and the Dante Alighieri Society) and University for Foreigners “Dante Alighieri” of Reggio Calabria, as well as in convention with Italian Institutes of Culture abroad or other institutions. These certifications may be gained in the country of origin, in the approved exam centres found all over the world. Applicants which do not hold any certificate of Italian language can participate in the test that is annually organized by the University. More information are available here Applicants participating in the “Marco Polo project* are required a certificate of Italian language proficiency at level B1. EU applicants are not required to have a certificate of Italian proficiency and do not have to pass any Italian language test. However, a good proficiency in Italian is highly recommended.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.

More information	forestambiente-magistrale.unifi.it

Overview

Forest ecosystems play a key role in biomass production, hydrogeological protection and environmental quality assurance. Forests are also biodiversity-rich habitats that contribute to wildlife conservation and actively participate in climate change mitigation processes. Wood production, which is the goal of traditional forest management, is becoming increasingly valuable both for the development of alternative and renewable energy sources and as an ecologically sustainable construction material with great potential. The multifunctional values that today are recognized to forests make them crucial elements in the context of territorial policies, which require a cognitive management approach, able to fully integrate biological, socio-economic and technological aspects.
The MSc (Laurea Magistrale) program in Science and Technology of Forest Systems of the University of Florence promotes research and professional training in the sectors of management and conservation of forest ecosystems, wood production and wood technology. The training aims to provide students with the ability to address complex problems in the planning, management and conservation of forest ecosystems, in the organization of the supply chain production and in the technological enhancement of wood products.
The mission of the MSc course is to educate and train experts in the field of forestry sciences with specialized knowledge and technical skills to deal, in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner, with the protection, management and conservation of forest ecosystems; the planning, economic evaluation and analysis of forest production processes; land management and landscape enhancement; the organization, improvement and innovation of forest production and the entire chain of woody and non-woody forest products; land defense and land instability management and restoration.

Career opportunities

The MSc program is designed for the training of technical experts of natural resources able to operate at the national and international level, with functions of high responsibility, in public and private bodies and companies, in development agencies, in the wood industry, in companies involved in processing and marketing forest products, in companies or bodies responsible for qualification, certification, conservation of products derived from wood, as well as in the management and safeguard of urban forests. The course prepares graduates for freelance activity, because the degree in Science and Technology of Forest Systems allows access to the Professional Register of Agronomists and Foresters (section A). Graduates can participate in competitions for the recruitment of officers of the State Forestry Corps. The course provides preparation for entering a PhD program and for pursuing a career in scientific research.