Forest and Natural Resource Sciences - MS

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Program Website
Program Setting

Department of Forestry and Natural Resources

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 26
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis, Non-Thesis
Minimum Credits: 24 thesis, 30 non-thesis
Typical Length: 2 years
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Requirement Details: • GRE (Revised General Test): 297 or above (combined verbal reasoning & quantitative reasoning scores) • GRE (Prior Test): 1000 or above (combined verbal reasoning & quantitative reasoning scores)
Category: Forestry - Natural Resource Management
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Description

Forest and Natural Resource Sciences encompasses a wide variety of social and natural science disciplines while addressing issues that range from molecular to landscape and societal levels. This broad scope creates a stimulating atmosphere for graduate education and research, leading to innovative approaches in the sustainable management of forest and other natural resources. The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources includes nationally and internationally recognized faculty and staff. We offer a high faculty-to-student ratio, which promotes excellence in graduate training and leads to a strong record of job placement.

Master of Science in Forest and Natural Resource Sciences students can choose to pursue a thesis (Plan A) or a non-thesis (Plan B) option. The path for PhD student in Forest and Natural Resource Sciences includes a qualifying exam, a final exam and a dissertation. Graduate study can be conducted in a variety of topic areas including plant physiology, genetics, forest management, forest soils, economics, invasive species, natural resource policy, wood utilization, wildlife biology and management, conservation biology, forest ecology, silviculture, hydrology, natural resource policy, restoration ecology (including mine reclamation), and watershed management.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $16,282
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $6,702
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
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Most Master of Science in Forest and Natural Resource Sciences students are supported by Research and Teaching Assistantships, which include a stipend, a health insurance policy, and scholarship funds that cover in-state and out-of-state tuition for graduate courses.
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