About the course

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. Graduate study can be conducted in a variety of disciplines and interdisciplinary 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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lexington
Fall (August), 2024	Lexington
Spring (January), 2025	Lexington
Fall (August), 2025	Lexington
Spring (January), 2026	Lexington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kentucky

CV

　　In addition to standard information found on a CV, the applicant should place emphasis on research interests, publications, presentations and funding obtained.

　　Personal Statement

　　Writing Sample (optional)

　　The GRE is not required for admission to this program

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5

　　An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Kentucky. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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