Study programme	Forest Science
Higher Education Institution	Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Study field	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery, and Food Hygiene

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	45623
EQF/LQF Level	7
Study Programme Type	Akadēmiskā izglītība (maģistra grāds), īstenojama pēc bakalaura vai profesionālā bakalaura grāda ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās viens–divi gadi. Kopējais pilna laika studiju ilgums vismaz pieci gadi
Study programme (short name)	Academic master study programme
Thematic group	Mežsaimniecība
ISCED code	0821
ISCED	Mežsaimniecība
Credit points	80
Degree to be acquired	Master Degree of Agricultural Sciences in Forest Sciences
Qualification to be obtained	-
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	2 years
Language	latvian; english

Licence number	04056-90
Licence date	16.06.2017
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	14.12.2022
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	15.12.2028

Graduates have acquired in-depth knowledge and understanding that corresponds to the latest discoveries in the field of forestry science or professional field and that provide a basis for creative thinking or research, including by working in forestry and forest ecology or forest work and the interface of technical or forest economics and policies.
Graduates have skills that independently use theory, methods, and problem-solving skills to carry out research activities or highly qualified professional functions in forestry and forest ecology, forest work and technique, or forest economics and politics. They are able to explain and discuss complex or systemic aspects of the forest science industry or professional field with both specialists and non-specialists. Graduates can independently direct the improvement and specialization of their competencies, take responsibility for the results of the work of personnel groups and their analysis, conduct business, and innovations in the field of forestry science or profession, carry out work, research, or further learning in complex and unpredictable conditions and, if necessary, transform them using new approaches.
It is competent to independently formulate and critically analyze complex scientific and professional problems in a particular enterprise and the country in forestry and forest ecology, in forest work and technique, or forest economics and policy, to justify decisions and, if necessary, to conduct additional analysis. It is competent to integrate knowledge from different fields, contribute to the creation of new knowledge, the development of research or methods of professional activity, to demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility regarding the possible impact of the results of forestry research or professional training on the environment and society, as well as to explain and discuss complex or systemic aspects of forestry science or professional field with both specialists and non-specialists. It is appropriate to continue studies in doctoral studies.