Overview

The Natural Resources Science and Management program at the University of Minnesota provides outstanding teaching and research that develops scholars, pioneers in science, and the professional leaders needed to manage natural resources and protect our environment.

The graduates play leadership roles in industry, public agencies, research, and education. The program is seeking students who will accept the challenge and become part of that tradition.

Key Features

The Natural Resources Science and Management program of the University of Minnesota is among the top ranked programs of its kind in the nation. The National Research Council's latest rankings, released in September 2010, place the NRSM program as high as number two nationally.

They offer eight areas of study (tracks) encompassing graduate course offerings from the Departments of Forest Resources; Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering; Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; and other units. For a description of these eight tracks, go to Areas of Study. The program is offered through the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), in conjunction with the Graduate School.

Two graduate degree options are offered in NRSM, the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy. Depending on your interests and needs, your graduate program can be highly specialized or have a broad focus.

You will work with your advisor and committee to develop a graduate program of study that matches your interests and meets the requirements for your graduate degree. Curriculum is interdisciplinary and often includes courses from across the University.

The student body represents a wide variety of educational backgrounds, geographic origins, and career objectives. This, coupled with broad expertise and international involvement by the faculty, provides a local to global perspective to the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Natural Resources Science and Management Orientation

Applied Experimental Design

Methods of Economic Data Analysis

Economic Data Analysis for Managerial and Policy Decisions

Econometric Analysis

Improvisation for Scientists

Environmental Water Chemistry

Mechanics of Sediment Transport

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

There are several required portions of the NRSM online application:

personal information

educational background

awards and activities

employment and residence information

applicant statements (i.e., statement of purpose or personal statement and diversity statement)

transcripts

a résumé or CV

letters of recommendation

a writing sample

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35162 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35162 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22890 USD / year

≈ 22890 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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