About the course

Ranked one of the top in the nation among Forestry Science graduate programs, our doctorate in forest science students make significant contributions to knowledge in the areas of forest ecology, soils, silviculture, tree improvement, forest wildlife ecology and management, economics, inventory, geographic information systems, growth and yield, wood science, and forest biology.

　　Our doctorate in forest science program is advanced and intensive. Studies range from forest vegetation dynamics, intensive silviculture, bioinformatics programming, and applied genetics to natural resources policy. Work in our facilities, including 4,609 acres of our nationally recognized model research forest, Ford Center and Forest. Michigan Tech leads the world?s longest study on predator-prey relationships, the 50 year investigation of wolves and moose on Isle Royale National Park.

　　Woody bioenergy for heat and power. Shade tolerance of palms. Coupled social-ecohydrological systems. How family legacies and community networks shape private forest management. Harvest gaps?and how to ensure the diversity to natural resource stewards of the future. Ranked second in the nation among Forestry and Forestry Sciences graduate programs, Michigan Tech offers its PhD program to candidates who intend to make significant contributions to knowledge in the areas of forest ecology, soils, silviculture, tree improvement, forest wildlife ecology and management, economics, inventory, geographic information systems, growth and yield, wood science, and forest biology. It is awarded through demonstrated mastery of advanced course work and innovative research. 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	Houghton
Summer (May), 2024	Houghton
Fall (August), 2024	Houghton
Spring (January), 2025	Houghton
Summer (May), 2025	Houghton
Fall (August), 2025	Houghton
Spring (January), 2026	Houghton
Summer (May), 2026	Houghton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Michigan Technological University

Official Transcripts- Certified copies of your previous college/university transcripts are required to begin the application review.

　　3 Letters of Recommendation(1 Letter of Recommendation for Michigan Tech students)

　　Résumé / Curriculum vitae

　　Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

　　GRE: Recommended 153 Verbal, 153 Quantitative, and 3.5 or higher Analytical Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 September 2023

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