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Natural Resources and Biotechnology

Agriculture, horticulture or forestry, what is your choice? In our university of applied sciences, you’ll get a chance to study in unique learning environments with great experts of the field.

Welcome to Finland’s largest university of applied sciences in natural resources. You are here to make a change!

the bettermakers study at hamk

With us, you get to take meaningful and concrete actions to develop not only your own field but the whole world towards a more sustainable future.

Natural Resources and Biotechnology in HAMK

We offer three Bachelor’s Degree Programmes in English in the fields of agrology, horticulture and forestry. Our strengths are unique learning environments located on our campuses, such as an educational and research farm, greenhouses and a demonstration forest. With us you will take theory into practice!

We have close connections with employers in the field, and you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other degree programmes. This gives you an amazing opportunity to network and get to know people from your future field. After graduating, you will be able to work in expert roles and genuinely influence the sustainable and innovative development of the natural resources sector.

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

What is studied in this field?

The natural resources and bioeconomy sector encompasses a range of courses that prepare you to work towards sustainable and regenerative use of natural resources. You can specialise, for example, in:

the sustainable use and management of natural resources
climate-wise primary production
entrepreunial and innovative approach

Our degree programmes address current societal and environmental challenges, and after graduation, you will have the tools to do meaningful work in various positions.

In our degree programmes, we combine theory with practical work. Assignments, practical projects and theses are based on real challenges from working life.

In addition to traditional classroom teaching, depending on the course, you will complete your studies either outdoors in fields, forests or parks, or indoors in cowshed or greenhouses. The study approach is interactive and you will receive guidance from experienced professionals with expertise in the field.

Workplace Connections and Career Opportunities

Our degree programmes in natural resources prepare you for expert and leadership roles:

in organisations related to agriculture, forestry and horticulture
in environmental administration and local authorities
in development organisations and companies
in international bioeconomy networks

You will carry out projects and if you wish even thesis work in collaboration with working life, which strengthens your networks and employment opportunities already during your studies.

Job titles in which a Bachelor of Natural Resources degree graduate can work

A Bachelor’s degree in natural resources provides skills to work in versatile roles across different sectors.

Examples of job titles in working life include: Sales Manager, Production Manager, Forestry Expert, Advisor, Researcher, Entrepreneur, Project Manager, Sustainability Specialist