MS Natural Resources at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

Graduate research programs leading to the M.S. in Natural Resources are designed to prepare students for careers in academic institutions, consulting firms, industry, and state and federal agencies. The MS in Natural Resources has emphasis areas in Agroforestry , Fisheries & Wildlife Science , Forestry , Human Dimensions of Natural Resources , Parks Recreation and Tourism , Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences , and Water Resources . Please see the individual emphasis area pages for additional degree requirements and admissions information.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources | Department: Natural Resources | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Research, problems, special investigations, and special readings courses shall not exceed 12 of the 30 hours Each student's coursework requirements, including the selection of specific courses in the above categories, will be listed in the student's plan of study and approved by their graduate committee.

Career pathways

Graduate research programs leading to the M.S. in Natural Resources are designed to prepare students for careers in academic institutions, consulting firms, industry, and state and federal agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 Graduate Record Exam score (GRE) is recommended but not required Minimum TOEFL scores: iBT 80; paper-based: 550 Applicants will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Prospective students are strongly advised to discuss research and funding opportunities with the faculty they intend to be advised by for their degree.

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 and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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