College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Department of Natural Resource Sciences

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Graduate Studies

Our graduate students come from many parts of the world, and you are encouraged to communicate with your fellow graduate students in order to benefit from their experiences. They are a vital component of our department. You, as a graduate student, will become junior colleagues who gain experience in both the classroom and laboratory, increase the department's research capability, and most importantly, bring new dimensions to its work. The real strength of our graduate program is the close interaction between graduate students and faculty members. The faculty are dedicated to the students' professional development and lifetime friendships that span social and national boundaries. We invite you to join our team.

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of career options, such as work with state /federal land management or regulatory agencies, municipal or county government, public interest groups, natural resource industries, private land management, the consulting industry, and research /development in either the private or public sectors. Graduates may work as foresters, wildlife biologists, information specialists, game managers, consultants, researchers and in a variety of roles in developing countries. in addition, with further education our graduates are involved in environmental education in grade schools and high schools, in the legal profession, and in natural resource law enforcement.

Overview

  • Degree Offered:
    M.S., Ph.D.
  • Faculty Working with Students:
    15
  • Students:
    22
  • Students Receiving Assistantships or Scholarships:
    59%
  • Priority Deadline:
    Fall - January 10
    Spring - July 1
  • Campuses:
    Pullman
  • Test Required:
    GRE
  • International Test
    TOEFL or IELTS
    (international students only)

Admission Requirements

  • Official copies of all college transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Departmental supplemental application form

Contact Us


Administrative Manager
115 Johnson Hall
P.O. Box 646410
Pullman, WA 99164-6410

Telephone: (509) 335-6166
Email: nrs@wsu.edu

Department of Natural Resource Sciences, PO Box 646410, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6410, 509-335-6166, Contact Us