Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Forest Resources- Forestry in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Forestry provides advanced degree programs culminating in a Master of Science in forestry or a Doctor of Philosophy in forest resources. Students can focus on specialized fields such as forest business administration, timber management and economic analysis, genetic research in forestry, watershed and soil studies, silvicultural practices, statistical modeling for forests, aerial imaging and satellite data interpretation, tree and seed biology, logging operations, and ecosystem physiology. The department conducts comprehensive research through the MSU Forest and Wildlife Research Center, enabling graduate students to select from diverse thesis or dissertation topics under the guidance of seasoned faculty advisors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Ph.D. program in the Department of Forestry requires:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and an M.S. degree in a related field (or approval for exceptions to the Master's requirement),
GPA >= 3.1 in previous graduate coursework or 3.25 in Bachelors degree coursework without MS degree
MS degree (or equivalent) recommended.
TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 or higher for regular admission of international students or a TOEFL score between 477 and 549 (or IELTS equivalent) for conditional admission, and
Acceptance by a faculty member who will serve as the student's major professor.
Complete all application forms for the MSU Graduate School
Provide certified transcripts or official academic records of all college studies
Provide three letters of recommendation to the MSU Graduate School
Provide a statement of purpose supporting your intentions to enter the graduate program
Provide documented evidence of financial support if not supported by Departmental assistantship (international students only)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and an M.S. degree in a related field (or approval for exceptions to the Master's requirement),
GPA >= 3.1 in previous graduate coursework or 3.25 in Bachelors degree coursework without MS degree
MS degree (or equivalent) recommended.
TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 or higher for regular admission of international students or a TOEFL score between 477 and 549 (or IELTS equivalent) for conditional admission, and
Acceptance by a faculty member who will serve as the student's major professor.
Complete all application forms for the MSU Graduate School
Provide certified transcripts or official academic records of all college studies
Provide three letters of recommendation to the MSU Graduate School
Provide a statement of purpose supporting your intentions to enter the graduate program
Provide documented evidence of financial support if not supported by Departmental assistantship (international students only)
Tuition
USD
27,487