MS Natural Resources at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

The natural resources program is an interdepartmental program designed to prepare students for positions in both private and public natural resource organizations. A selection of technical options couple core courses in natural resources issues and management with a series of related courses in a variety of related technical disciplines.

Faculty: College of Natural Resources | Department: Natural Resources | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 30 credit hours. The M.S. degree requires a research thesis based on completion of a research project. The Master of NR degree requires a practical project which develops and demonstrates problem-solving skills. Courses listed in the plan include: NR 500 Natural Resource Management; NR 571 Current Issues in Natural Resource Policy; NR 601 Graduate Seminar; NR 695 Master's Thesis Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students should have an undergraduate degree in natural resources or a related field. Experience in natural resources management and administration will be considered in lieu of an appropriate undergraduate degree. Admission is contingent upon meeting departmental requirements and acceptance by an advisor. Application deadlines: Fall: January 31 (Aid); June 25 (Adm. only) Spring: September 30 (Aid); November 25 (Adm. only) Summer 1: March 25 Summer 2: May 10

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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