MF Forestry at University of Maine

Programme overview

Professional, non-thesis, SAF-accredited master's programme preparing students for forest management careers, enhancing experienced foresters and allowing career change for non-foresters.

Department: School of Forest Resources | Duration: Typically four semesters (30 credits with an SAF-accredited forestry degree) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Capstone professional report, often a comprehensive forest management plan (SFR 589 and SFR 690 in year two), with an advisory committee and a final defense; up to 6 credits transferable.

Career pathways

Private and public forestland management; 68% of 34 listed graduates in permanent forestry, urban forestry or natural resource roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications through the UMaine Graduate School; evaluated on academic record, GRE (waivers available), experience and recommendations. Non-forestry applicants need precalculus, statistical inference, introductory biology and introductory chemistry. Deadlines: fall end of March, spring end of November; school scholarship consideration January 15. GPA, letter count and English minimums not stated.

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.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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