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Master’s and Ph.D. Applicants

Thank you for your interest in our graduate degree programs.  We presently have over 70 students in our graduate programs. 

Applicants admitted to our graduate programs typically have a 3.0 or better undergraduate grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale and Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores above 600 in each of verbal and quantitative sections. They also must have a score of 3.5 or higher in the analytical section.

International student applicants must also have completed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. A TOEFL score of 550 (213 on the computer-based test) is recommended by the Graduate School. Applicants who have completed a degree in the US may have the TOEFL requirement waived by the Dean of the Graduate School so such applicants are advised to contact MTU’s Graduate Program Dean Dr. Jacqueline Huntoon directly for such a waiver (jeh@mtu.edu). Please contact our Graduate Program Director, Dr. C.P. Joshi if you have any questions about these minimum admission requirements (cpjoshi@mtu.edu).

FUNDING: There are a number of research assistantships available within the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Students who are recommended by our faculty members have a higher chance of getting such assistantships. Therefore, most preferred way of inquiring about such assistantships is to directly contact a faculty member working in your area of interest and inquire whether 1) they are accepting new students in their programs, 2) they have a project of interest for you, and 3) they have any funding to offer. Alternatively, we will also try to match your interests with a faculty member. Research assistantship awards are based on your past academic credentials, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (for international students), areas of interest, prior research experience, recommendation letters and availability of funds in your area of interests.  University Ph.D. fellowships are also available on a competitive basis. All students are automatically considered for funding when their applications are reviewed. We accept applications on a rolling basis so there is no set deadline for applications but it is advised that you apply at least a semester in advance of your projected admission to improve your chances of receiving funding.

It is strongly recommended that prospective graduate students should directly contact SFRES faculty members working in their areas of interests to discuss possible research topics and funding opportunities and include the names of such faculty members in their letter of intent.

The School’s seven graduate degree programs are:

Master of Science in Forestry (MS)

Master of Science in Forest Ecology and Management (MS)

Master of Science in Applied Ecology (MS)

Master of Science in Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology (MS)

Master of Forestry (MF) ) Professional degree for non-forestry majors <more>

Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Science (Ph. D.)

Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology (Ph. D.)
                                                                   
We also have a directed program for potential Peace Corps volunteers:

Master’s International Program in Forestry
Note: Any student in this directed program can elect to get a degree in one of the MS degree programs listed above. www.peacecorps.mtu.edu

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Last updated: February 25, 2008