The Ph.D. in Natural Resources Science is an interdisciplinary program that allows doctoral students the opportunity to specialize in a range of competencies. As a graduate student in the School of Natural Resources, you鈥檒l advance your research knowledge and prepare to become a leader in your chosen field. With the guidance and support of faculty mentors, you鈥檒l develop an advanced understanding of and appreciation for the principles of economics, stewardship and sustainability of our natural resources.
Students may choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Forest Resources Management, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Wood Science and Technology, and Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Resources.
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May 2025
West Virginia University
Morgantown Campus,
MORGANTOWN,
West Virginia,
26506, United States
To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.
WVU鈥檚 minimum score requirements for English proficiency are:
Academic IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 79
TOEFL Essentials: 9.0
PTE Academic: 53
Duolingo English Test: 105
Application Deadlines
Each graduate program sets their own terms of admission and application deadlines. Applicants can only apply for admission for the terms displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.
Fall: August 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: May 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
WVU graduates enjoy a remarkably high employment rate of 93 percent within two years of completing their program.
