About the course

The wood products industry employs 1.6 million people nationwide, yet only 21 American universities offer programs specifically designed to educate professionals to manage and provide technical expertise to the industry. WVU is one of them. Accredited by the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), our curriculum will prepare you in key skill sets using hands-on cutting-edge technology, innovation in new product development, marketing and manufacturing to work in an ever-growing U.S. forest products industry (including the lumber industry, engineered wood composites, biorefining, renewable materials and sustainable construction). We are one of only 21 American universities that provide programs specifically designed to educate professionals to manage and provide technical expertise in the industry. The unique nature of the program and the large base of potential employers result in an excellent job market for our graduates. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Morgantown
Summer (May), 2024	Morgantown
Fall (August), 2024	Morgantown
Spring (January), 2025	Morgantown
Summer (May), 2025	Morgantown
Fall (August), 2025	Morgantown
Spring (January), 2026	Morgantown
Summer (May), 2026	Morgantown

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for West Virginia University

Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).

　　Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.

　　Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.

　　TOEFL Internet-Based = 61, TOEFL Paper-Based = 500, IELTS = 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at West Virginia University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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