56 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Biology programme at the University of Copenhagen allows you to work responsibly with nature management, to do genetic research in the laboratory, or to do field work on the structure of ecosystems.

Biochemistry is the right choice if you want to undertake cutting edge research or work in the pharmaceutical field. The Biochemistry programme at the University of Copenhagen offers a wide range of career paths to follow, in Denmark as well as internationally.

Sustainable use of the planet’s environmental resources is a global challenge. As an MSc in Environment and Development at the University of Copenhagen you work with the solutions to this, with a particular focus on lower income countries.

The Global Forestry programme is temporarily closed for applications. It will reopen after 2027. The Global Forestry (GLOFOR) MSc programme from the University of Copenhagen  is a two-year Erasmus Mundus programme that prepares you to deal with forestry's tremendous challenges and potential.

The MSc in Integrated Food Studies programme at University of Copenhagen enables you to tackle problems related to the production and consumption of food, such as climate change, sustainability, or obesity.

On the Environmental Science programme at the University of Copenhagen, your main focus will be the advancement of health for humans and the environment.

 With an MSc degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen you will work with economic modelling and its deeper foundation in advanced mathematics and statistics.

As a student at the Bioinformatics programme at the University of Copenhagen, you learn to solve biological problems by combining mathematical and statistical calculation methods with computer science. 

The Nanoscience programme at the University of Copenhagen helps you contribute to groundbreaking fundamental science or shape the technologies of tomorrow, and address key societal challenges in quantum technology, green energy or design of novel materials and biomedicine.

With this Climate Change programme at the University of Copenhagen you will be equipped to take up job functions associated with local, national and international efforts to deal with climate change, one of the currently greatest challenges to modern society. 

The Nature Management programme at the University of Copenhagen is about management and sustainable development of nature and landscapes – based on knowledge of biology, ecology, human needs, and legislation.

At the Food Innovation and Health  programme  from University of Copenhagen you will be working with the development of healthy, sustainable, and tasty products. 

With Actuarial Mathematics programme at University of Copenhagen you will cultivate skills and competences in mathematical statistics, mathematical finance, and quantitative risk management with a special emphasis on the application towards insurance and pensions.

The Nanoscience and Technology programme at the University of Copenhagen takes place in China. It gives you a deep understanding of the concepts and methodologies of nanoscience and nanotechnology, as well as basic knowledge within business innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Water and Environment programme at the University of Copenhagen enables you to work professionally with sustainable management of freshwater resources in the context of environmental quality and climate change.

Sustainable production of sufficient high-quality food for a growing population is a major global challenge. As a graduate of Agriculture programme at the University of Copenhagen, you will help shape the future use of plants for the benefit of humans.

The 2-year Food Science and Technology programme from University of Copenhagen enables you to develop foods of the future with focus on taste, health, sustainability, food quality and food safety. As a graduate in Food Science and Technology, you will be an expert in the latest technologies and production in a food company. 

In this Human Nutrition programme at the University of Copenhagen you will learn about the metabolism of energy and nutrients in the human body, the importance of nutrition in the various stages of life, and the effects of nutrition in prevention and treatment of disease.

The Disaster Management at the University of Copenhagen is a continuing education programme aimed at professionals from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds, such as risk managers, engineers, healthcare professionals, military officers, architects, social scientists, logisticians, and journalists.

As a student of the Pharmaceutical Sciences course at the University of Copenhagen you take the first step on your career path within the Danish and international biotech, medico-tech and pharmaceutical industries.