About the course

The field of sustainable bioproducts is concerned with extending man's knowledge of wood as a material, and applying this knowledge to the manufacture of useful products. It requires knowledge of the chemical, physical, botanical, and engineering sciences and how they impinge on wood. Graduate study in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts leads to the Master of Science degree in Sustainable Bioproducts or a Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Resources with an emphasis in Sustainable Bioproducts. The M.S. program requires 24 hours of course work, 6 hours of research for a thesis, and a comprehensive examination. A cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 or better is required in all course work. The Ph.D. program generally requires three academic years beyond the bachelor?s degree as a full-time student. The total number of course credit hours will vary based on the specific doctoral program, the student?s needs, and the student?s academic history. A written preliminary examination, an oral examination, and a dissertation are required. Major areas of study include composite wood products, environmental biotechnology, wood preservation, business and production systems, wood chemistry, and furniture. 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: US$37,185

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2024	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2024	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2024	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2025	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2025	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2025	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2026	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2026	Mississippi

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Mississippi State University

Departmental applicants for a M.S. or a Ph.D. should hold a bachelor's degree from a fully-recognized four-year institution of higher learning having unconditional accreditation by the appropriate bodies.

　　Scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT are not generally required with initial applications for graduate programs in the Sustainable Bioproducts Department unless the student’s grade point average is below 3.0.

　　International students who have earned prior degrees in the United States or come from countries where English is the official language are not required to submit English language test scores. International students who do not meet the prior requirements, will be required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score 550 PBT, 213 CBT or 79 iBT or the “International English Language Testing System” (IELTS) exams and score at least 6.5 in order to be considered for full assistantship.

　　In addition to holding an undergraduate degree, regular (unconditional) admission to a graduate program

　　leading to a M.S. degree in Sustainable Bioproducts requires that an applicant satisfies at least one of the

　　following minimum graduate admissions requirements based on the level of work completed at the time of

　　the application:

　　a) 3.0 GPA in the last two years (approximately 60-70 semester hours or 90-100 quarter hours) of

　　undergraduate academic coursework

　　b) 3.0 GPA in 30 or more semester hours of undergraduate credit after earning the first bachelor’s

　　degree

　　c) 3.0 GPA in the last two years (approximately 60-70 semester hours or 90-100 quarter hours) of

　　undergraduate academic coursework and a 3.00 GPA on fewer than 24 hours of graduate

　　coursework

　　d) 3.00 GPA in 24 or more graduate hours

　　e) An earned master’s degree or higher-level degree in a related field of study as deemed by the

　　Department of Sustainable Bioproducts.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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