Overview

The Forestry program at the University of Wisconsin Madison takes pride in its outstanding research reputation and the success of graduates working throughout the world. The wildlife ecology program was founded by Aldo Leopold in 1939, and has maintained his vision and legacy of excellence in current research and graduate training activities. Leopold's career spanned two professions, forestry and wildlife conservation, so the program strives to maintain excellence in both fields.

Master's and doctoral work in forestry is offered in the following areas: forest ecology, silviculture, forest ecosystem analysis and management, landscape ecology and planning, forest stand dynamics, forest restoration ecology, tree physiology, remote sensing of forests and natural resources, natural resource policy, social forestry, forest management, ecosystem services, and economics of forests and natural resources.

Learning outcomes

Articulates, critiques, and elaborates the theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry in the field of forest science.
Identifies sources and assembles evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of forest science.
Demonstrates understanding of the field of forest science in a historical, social, and global context.
Evaluates and synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of forest science.
Selects and utilizes the most appropriate methodologies and practices.
Communicates clearly in ways appropriate to the field of forest science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forest Resources
Forest Ecology
Forest Fire Behavior and Management
Conservation Biology
Practicum in Forestry and Wildlife Ecology Teaching
Wildlife Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-11 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Forestry Ecology Environmental Sciences View 49 other Masters in Forestry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree

A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00

The Graduate School does not require the GRE

Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score

International applicants are required to have adequate financial resources to cover expenses for the duration of their studies at UW–Madison

Tuition Fee

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International

25652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25652 USD per year during 24 months.
National

25652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25652 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

12326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12326 USD per year during 24 months.

Minnesota Resident: $20,714 per year

Living costs for Madison

1015 - 1752 USD /month

Living costs

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

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