Master in FOREST SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Tuition fees for Master in FOREST SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES are 3,271 USD per year.

Delivered in English at Università degli Studi di Torino in Torino, Italy, this master's degree in Forest Systems and Environmental Sciences runs for two years. The programme addresses forestry and environmental science, disciplines concerned with the management, conservation, and sustainable use of forests and the broader environmental systems in which they sit, including soil, water, and biodiversity. Students typically study forest ecology, silviculture, land and natural resource management, and environmental monitoring, alongside the policy and planning tools used to balance timber production, conservation, and other uses of forested land. Coursework commonly covers topics such as forest inventory and measurement, climate and environmental change, biodiversity conservation, and the management of protected natural areas, often combining field-based learning with classroom and laboratory study. Because forests provide multiple functions, including timber production, carbon storage, water regulation, and habitat for wildlife, the field requires students to weigh economic, ecological, and social considerations together when studying forest management decisions. Graduates of forest and environmental science programmes pursue careers in forestry management, environmental consultancies, government agencies responsible for natural resource or land management, conservation organizations, and research institutes, and some continue toward doctoral study in forestry, ecology, or environmental science. The field is increasingly connected to climate policy, given the role forests play in carbon cycles and environmental regulation. Torino, in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, sits near alpine and forested areas, offering a relevant setting for the study of forest systems. As an English-taught master's degree, the programme is structured for an international student body pursuing graduate study in this field.