Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Forest Resources - Sustainable Bioproducts 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 sustainable bioproducts discipline focuses on advancing our understanding of wood as a material and utilizing this knowledge to create practical products. This field integrates principles from chemical, physical, botanical, and engineering sciences as they relate to wood. The Department of Sustainable Bioproducts offers graduate programs leading to a Master of Science in Sustainable Bioproducts or a Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Resources with a specialization in Sustainable Bioproducts. The M.S. curriculum consists of 24 credit hours of coursework, 6 research hours for thesis completion, and a comprehensive exam, with a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. The Ph.D. program typically spans three academic years of full-time study beyond a bachelor's degree.
Required course credits for the doctoral program depend on individual academic plans, student requirements, and prior education. Candidates must complete a written preliminary exam, oral defense, and dissertation. Research concentrations encompass wood composites, environmental biotechnology, wood protection, manufacturing systems, wood chemistry, and furniture design. Graduate assistantships are offered, providing tuition coverage and health insurance benefits for both resident and non-resident students.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International applicants must provide their transcripts in their native language with translated copies. Receipt of these transcripts must follow the same requirements as above. Additionally, a Documentation of Support Form and a Bank Letter or Document of Financial Support must be completed and sent directly to the MSU International Services Office, including all required signatures (these are not required if the applicant is applying to an online program). If admitted, students will be sent instructions for uploading financial documents through the International institute's online portal.
An applicant to the program is not required to provide GRE or GMAT test scores unless their grade point average is below 3.00. An international applicant is required to have a TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 or better in order to be considered. Interviews, certifications, etc. are not applicable.
An applicant to the program is not required to provide GRE or GMAT test scores unless their grade point average is below 3.00. An international applicant is required to have a TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 or better in order to be considered. Interviews, certifications, etc. are not applicable.
Tuition
USD
27,487