Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Forest Resources in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
A 33-hour terminal degree (no thesis needed), ideal for students seeking advanced education in Forest Business or Management. Accredited by the Society of American Foresters, with 90% of recent MFR graduates currently employed.
Designed to develop leaders in forest conservation and sustainable resource management, explore methods for restoring and optimizing natural resources, and apply forestry expertise in practical settings.
This is a non-thesis graduate program for those pursuing further training in Forest Resources. The MFR requires at least 33 credit hours of graduate coursework, though additional classes may be mandated by the Advisory Committee. Recognized by the Society of American Foresters, the program boasts a 90% employment rate among recent graduates.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
We welcome applications from those who hold baccalaureate degrees in forest resources, fisheries, wildlife or other areas. While we often receive applications from students with a variety of undergraduate degrees, note that if your degree is in an area different from your intended emphasis in graduate school, you may need to complete additional course work.
Undergraduate GPA 3.0
Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are not required during the review process and will only be required for applicants who are offered admission.
Three letters of recommendation
This is a departmental requirement. Please include the email addresses of three recommenders. This will prompt the recommenders to submit letters of recommendation for your application.
A CV is a comprehensive document that elaborates on education, publications, and other achievements. Submit this under the Resume section of the application.
Submit under the Statement of Purpose supporting document portal in the Graduate School application. This personal statement should express your reasons for seeking the degree, your interest in the field, and your expectations for the future. The statement should be typed in essay format with a title of Career Goals.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Undergraduate GPA 3.0
Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are not required during the review process and will only be required for applicants who are offered admission.
Three letters of recommendation
This is a departmental requirement. Please include the email addresses of three recommenders. This will prompt the recommenders to submit letters of recommendation for your application.
A CV is a comprehensive document that elaborates on education, publications, and other achievements. Submit this under the Resume section of the application.
Submit under the Statement of Purpose supporting document portal in the Graduate School application. This personal statement should express your reasons for seeking the degree, your interest in the field, and your expectations for the future. The statement should be typed in essay format with a title of Career Goals.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630