About the course

An important component of the M.S. and Ph.D. graduate programs is research under direction of a major professor. Much of this research is carried out under the auspices of one of the outstanding research facilities of the world, the Empire State Paper Research Institute (ESPRI), an important research component of the Department. Its research activities aim to generate new information regarding the fundamentals, the science, the engineering and the technology of the papermaking process, utilizing advanced techniques such as computer simulation, electron microscopy, specialized spectrophotometry, nuclear magnetic and electron spin resonance and nuclear tracer methods. Graduate studies reflect the strong trend toward diversification in the industry and offer opportunities for study in a variety of subjects related to the manufacture of pulp and paper as well as other products, chemicals, and energy from sustainable raw material sources. Individual study programs and research plans are designed to meet specific personal needs. 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: 3 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

Applicants for the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in the wood science option are required to have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering. Applicants must have the appropriate undergraduate degree for the option they pursue. Applicants must have completed at least one semester of coursework in chemistry, biology, physics and calculus. International applicants must provide complete translations into English of all transcripts required by the admissions application without any additions or deletions by the translators. Copy of the passport should be submitted with application materials.

　　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

　　TOEFL (paper-based)- 550, TOEFL (computer-based)- 213, TOEFL (internet-based)- 80 (with no individual component score < 17), IELTS- Total: 6.0 (with no less than 5 in Writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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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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