Overview
Key facts:
- The Forestry and Natural Resources programme is offered at the Purdue University.
- Additional expertise exists in molecular biology, including genetics physiology and tissue culture, ecology of natural systems, fisheries and aquatic sciences, forest biology, forest measurement and assessment/GIS, natural resource social science, quantitative ecology, wildlife sciences, wood products and wood products manufacturing. The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Strategic Plan shares our vision and mission as we partner with federal, state and organizations to develop and disseminate knowledge in the natural resource sciences.
- We have close ties with the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station via the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center (HTIRC), a collaborative regional research, development and technology transfer effort among industry, university, private, state, and federal entities. USDA Forest Service scientists stationed here hold adjunct faculty status with the department.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Computational Life Science
- Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
- Forest Biology
- Forestry Measurement and Assessment/GIS
- Genetics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Natural Sciences Forestry Environmental Sciences View 374 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Questions
- Diversity Essay (Required for diversity funding)
- Correspondence via email with specified FNR faculty prior to submitting the application.
Tuition Fee
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International
28794 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14397 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
28794 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14397 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
9992 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4996 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for West Lafayette
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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