About the course

Since forest health is inherently interdisciplinary, our faculty synergistically collaborate with experts across NC State, bringing our expertise in ecology, genetics, breeding, biotechnology, geospatial analytics, genomics, global climate change science, plant physiology, fisheries and wildlife, economics and human dimensions to the innovative research table.

　　During the past 15 years more than 100 million hectares of forests worldwide were severely damaged by insects and diseases that significantly impact growth, productivity, biodiversity, ecological stability and ecosystem services. Forests, damaged by pests and other diseases, impacts both natural and urban ecosystems. Threats to forest health exist not only from native pests, which aided by climate change are expanding into new environments, attacking novel hosts and entering unprecedented epidemic phases, but also from the unintentional spread of non-native insects and pathogens accelerated by globalization. Once exotic pests are introduced into areas free of natural enemies and co-evolved hosts, they often threaten the potential extinction of forest tree species. 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	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2024	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2025	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2025	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2026	Raleigh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Carolina State University - Raleigh

Admission is contingent upon acceptance by an advisor.

　　Minimum undergraduate GPA is 3.0.

　　Your personal statement (1-2 pages) should focus on your professional interests and how this degree will help you meet those interests and goals. We suggest that you list your goals and objectives at the beginning of the personal statement to make it easier for faculty to review your application.

　　Please also attach your resume (1-2 pages) to your application. All applicants will need to provide three recommendations and transcripts as per the Graduate School requirements. ? One unofficial transcript from each previously attended college or university

　　? Three recommendations, submitted via the online application

　　? Proof of English Proficiency (non-US citizen applicants only)

　　? Personal Statement

　　IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score), Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points, Speaking 18 points ? for admission , Toefl paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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