About the course

The perfect place to study our natural world This is it. Our abundance of habitats and biodiversity make Michigan Technological University ideal for researching ecosystems and organismal functions. We?re surrounded by one of the largest forested areas in the eastern United States and have incredible access to multiple water resources, including Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world.

　　Students in our master's in forestry program research global climate change, photosynthesis and microbial processes, and more. We specialize in ecology, forest science, genetics and biotechnology, natural resource policy, and wildlife, including the longest-running predator-prey study in the nation on Isle Royale.

　　We are active in the Ecosystem Science Center and the University-wide Michigan Forest Biomaterials Initiative. Our faculty actively participate in other multidisciplinary centers and institutes at Michigan Tech, including the Life Science and Technology Institute, the Michigan Tech Research Institute, the Sustainable Futures Institute, and the Michigan Tech Transportation Institute. We also partner with the USDA Forest Service Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science. Our research projects have been conducted in national forests and national parks. 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: 2 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

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:

　　have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and

　　be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous degree and your scholastic record.

　　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

Further information

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

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