About the course

Various composites incorporating materials derived from bioresources such as lignocellulosics are critical to the future of sustainable development. This research area is focused toward training students on the design and performance of various composites engineered from sustainable and renewable materials. Biopolymers such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are of particular interest for production from plant- or tree-based resources. These polymers, besides being produced from sustainable resources, degrade quickly in the environment and reduce the environmental footprint of the products. Therefore they contribute to sustainable living besides incorporating green processing principles. They also avoid the use of fossil carbon sources helping mitigate climate change effects in the environment.

　　The minimum credit-hour requirement is the successful completion of 30 graduate credits distributed between coursework and thesis. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

International applicants must provide complete translations into English of all transcripts required by the admissions application without any additions or deletions by the translators. Copy of the passport should be submitted with application materials.

　　Transcripts of an earned bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with an academic record showing at least a B average for junior and senior years of the baccalaureate program or for the master's program

　　Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and for some degree programs, advanced test scores

　　Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your academic or professional skills. This should NOT include personal friends and family

　　A resume or CV

　　A statement of educational and professional goals

　　TOEFL (paper-based)- 550, TOEFL (computer-based)- 213, TOEFL (internet-based)- 80 (with no individual component score < 17), IELTS- Total: 6.0 (with no less than 5 in Writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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