Bachelor of Science in Forestry

USA

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What will I learn?

Interested in a forestry degree?

Forestry students learn to address natural resource, environmental and energy issues through course work in the biological and social sciences. Outside the classroom, students pursuing a forestry degree bolster their education through study abroad programs, independent studies and professional internships.

Foresters are specialized environmental scientists who address societal issues such as carbon sequestration, biofuel production, wood products manufacturing, habitat management, recreational lands management and the development of a sustainable, biologically based economy.

The forestry major is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

Alumni Pursuits

Graduates with a forestry degree are dedicated to sustainable environmental management of the world's forests, which are critical to supporting human well-being and environmental quality.

Alumni work at:

U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Bureau of Land Management

Tree care companies

Real estate investment trusts

Conservation groups

Forestry consulting firms

Timber management companies

Alumni work as:

Conservation planners

Environmental sustainability coordinators

Researchers

Educators

Foresters

Urban foresters

Which department am I in?

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Study options

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
$44,935.00 (37,56,479) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

26 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture,

446 West Circle Drive, Room 102,

EAST LANSING,

Michigan,

48824, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school. High school GPA is 3.5-4.0.

Minimum English requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.

Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Michigan State University

International students at MSU enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a multicultural student population originating from over 130 countries.

  • Top 100 global university (Wall Street Journal/THE 2022)
  • No. 31 top public college/university (US News & World 22-23)
  • Based in East Lansing, one of America’s friendliest cities
  • Over 400 areas of study from 17 degree-granting colleges

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