About the course

The Forest Management and Silviculture area of study focuses on sustainable management of forest ecosystems. Because functioning and resilient forest ecosystems are essential to human well-being, research opportunities in this area of study address practices and decisions, economic and recreational considerations, landowner objectives and/or policies, ecological underpinnings, and applied science related to the sustainable management of forests. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Syracuse
Fall (August), 2024	Syracuse
Spring (January), 2025	Syracuse
Fall (August), 2025	Syracuse
Spring (January), 2026	Syracuse

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

For applicants whose native language is not English, ESF requires either official TOEFL or IELTS scores. Total TOEFL scores must be a minimum of 80 with a score of at least 17 on each individual section on the internet-based exam. If the old paper-based TOEFL is used, the minimum score is 550, if the old computer-based TOEFL is used, the minimum score is 213. For the IELTS exam, a minimum score of 6.5 is required with no less than a 5 in Writing. If these minimum scores are not met, the college cannot authorize visa paperwork. If an accepted applicant’s score is less than 100 on the internet-based exam, 600 on the paper-based exam, or 250 on the computer-based exam, the student will be required to take the English Language Assessment Exam (ELAE) administered by Syracuse University. Based on results of that exam, students may be directed to enroll in preparatory courses in English language usage. Students with higher scores can also benefit from these courses. An academic record showing a minimum GPA of at least a B (3.0 on a scale of 4.0) average for the junior and senior year of a baccalaureate program. A combined GRE score of approximately 300 (verbal plus quantitative) for master’s level applicants and a combined GRE score of approximately 315 (verbal plus quantitative) for doctoral level applicants. Transcripts of an earned bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with an academic record showing at least a B average for junior and senior years of the baccalaureate program or for the master's program, Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and for some degree programs, advanced test scores , Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your academic or professional skills. This should NOT include personal friends and family, A resume or CV, A statement of educational and professional goals, While GRE scores and GPA are important to our evaluation of graduate applications, other factors are also fundamental to the admission decision: strong letters of reference indicating the applicant’s ability to succeed in graduate school, prior experience in the field, a well written statement of education goals, and other experiences or qualifications that may indicate potential for graduate study , All graduate students in FNRM are required to maintain a Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 in their graduate level courses, as per ESF college-wide requirements

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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