PhD in Natural Resources - Forestry in Columbia United States | University of Missouri

The PhD in Natural Resources with a forestry specialization equips students for academic roles in research and teaching, as well as advanced scientific or professional positions. While applicants typically hold a master's degree, this isn't strictly mandatory for admission to the PhD program.

For forestry-focused PhD candidates, Natural Resources Seminar (NAT_R 9087) stands as the sole mandatory course. Doctoral students must enroll in this seminar twice during their studies and consistently attend graduate seminars, regardless of current enrollment status. The forestry-focused Natural Resources PhD program encourages active professional engagement through conference presentations and seminar deliveries.

The degree requires at least 72 credit hours post-Baccalaureate.
This includes a minimum of 15 credits at the 8000 level, excluding independent study and research courses.
Each student's plan must incorporate at least two seminar credit hours.
PhD candidates must publish their findings in peer-reviewed academic journals.
The degree is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional expertise in their forestry specialization and complete substantial original research in their chosen field.