Wood Materials Science

Master of Science in Wood Materials Science is a course-based MSc programme that trains experts who make a difference towards a sustainable future. This programme creates a link between wood and the final products such as bio-based materials, chemicals and energy derived from renewable biological resources. MSc Wood Materials Science is a programme aims at training professionals who understand the entire chain from wood biomass production to product development and innovation management. It focuses on developing new products by combining wood with other materials and by creating novel materials and products from wood fibres. Our contemporary research is the basis for our teaching, which is developed in collaboration with the forest based industries.

We welcome people talented and enthusiastic people, both domestic and international, from all around the world to apply. The minimum eligibility criteria are Bachelor of Science, or equivalent, degree in e.g. forestry, chemistry, material science, biology, physics, engineering or related field.

The annual call for applications is in December. For our on-line application form and further instructions on applying, please see admissions page.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

The University of Eastern Finland sees the Wood Materials Science as a field of the future, which is worth investing in. In order to attract talented new students to the programme, we offer a scholarship scheme through which grants are given to outstanding students on a competitive basis. In 2017, we will award five scholarships of 24,000 EUR and five scholarships of 19,200 EUR to the top ten non-EU/EEA students*).

The scholarship can be applied together with the study place. See application instructions for further details on the scholarship scheme.