Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University

    Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University

    Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University

    The Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University is a Full Time Master program offered on the Pullman campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on July 1, 2027.

    About Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences

    The School of the Environment offers a program of graduate study and research leading to a master of science in natural resource sciences. The M.S. in natural resource sciences emphasizes original research by the student. This degree provides an atmosphere of scholarship coupled with research opportunities that produces people capable of responding to the complicated issues of use, management, and protection of the environment and its natural resources. The department has laboratory facilities and greenhouses on campus. Field facilities are located at the 12,000 acre Colockum Multiple-Use Research Unit located near Wenatchee, WA. The University of Idaho is eight miles from the Pullman campus and offers cross-listed courses in conjunction with WSU in natural resource management and sciences.

    All graduates will be able to:

    1. To prepare students for professional careers:
      • Attain knowledge and expertise in core disciplinary areas.
      • Think critically and develop creative solutions to scientific problems.
      • Effectively communicate the results of their research.
      • Become visible members of the scientific community taking organizational and service roles.
    2. To enable students to become effective researchers and teachers:
      • Recognize important scientific problems and contribute to solving them.
      • Master the field, laboratory, data analysis and theoretical skills necessary to perform the research.
      • Write research grant proposals or otherwise obtain research funding (expectation is higher for PhD students).
      • Become effective teachers in field, laboratory and lecture-room settings.
    3. To provide scientific leadership and expertise at the local, state and national levels:
      • Attract and retain world-class faculty in appropriate disciplinary areas.
      • Assist students to engage in outreach activities.
      • Prepare students to successfully compete for jobs in industry, academia, and government.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University

    Entry Requirements

    A GPA of at least 3.0 for the most recent 60 semester hours of undergraduate or 12 semester hours of graduate academic coursework. SoE requires three (3) letters of recommendation from academic advisors and/or academic faculty you have taken classes from. A Statement of Purpose is also required. . International students must also provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. A TOEFL score of at least 600 (Paper-Based), 250 (Computer-Based), or 96 (Internet-Based) is required.

    English Program Requirements

  • 600 TOEFL minimum
  • 96 TOEFLI minimum
  • GRE
  • Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences


    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply for Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University

    Gather Your Documents

    Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.

    Your application for admission must include:

    • Official transcripts
    • Proof of English language proficiency
    • Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card

    Get the admission application and other necessary forms.

    Prepare Your Information

    You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.

    • Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
    • Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)

    You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.

    Complete the Application and Submit Documents

    To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.

    If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.

    Office of International Programs
    International Undergraduate Admissions
    Kruegel Hall
    PO Box 643251
    Pullman, WA 99164-3251
    USA
    [email protected]

    Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University
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