Wood Science and Technology

About this programme

The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of forest wood materials starting from molecules through micro- and macrostructure with respect to function and applications in end-products including bio-economy aspects. Areas discussed include fundamental and advanced properties of wood, fibre materials, bio-composites, their bio-deterioration and durability, protection, processing and testing. Aspects of biomaterial modification and industrial process technologies including sawmilling, pulp and paper manufacture, bio-composite materials and bio-refineries and potential of lignocellulose in advanced materials will also be discussed. The equivalent of 120 credits 15 ECTS credits within one of the following subjects/fields of study: • Forestry science • Forest management • Forest materials • Agricultural Science • Biology • Technology English 6 Finalized by: Ordföranden för programnämnden för utbildning inom skog (PN-S), 2023-12-22 Valid from : Spring semester 2026 (2026-01-19) The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. The equivalent of 120 credits 15 ECTS credits within one of the following subjects/fields of study: • Forestry science • Forest management • Forest materials • Agricultural Science • Biology • Technology English 6 The purpose of the course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of wood structure and properties, from molecules to micro- and macrostructure, with regard to function a