Natural resources
Master of Science
Prepare to make an impact
The problems facing our natural world are growing increasingly complex. In this program, you will gain in-depth knowledge and research experience to contribute to the solutions.
Natural resources master's students work alongside internationally recognized faculty across eight programs on leading natural resources research. For example, you could explore landscapes after wildland fire; invasive plant and animal species; new and better building materials; alternative wood-based energy sources; better remote sensing and GIS tools; wild fish runs; wildlife habitats; domestic livestock and grasslands; human interactions with the environment; and more.
This program encompasses a wide range of natural resource disciplines and issues, including forest resources and conservation sciences, fire science, wildlife and fisheries resources, rangeland management and forest products.
Whether you choose the thesis (in person only) or non-thesis (in person and online) option, you will lead independent research on a topic that interests you and supports your career goals.
Overview
Related Topics
Solve nature’s biggest challenges
Application information
Applicants for the M.S. in natural resources program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: Acceptance into this research-based programs is contingent upon faculty who agree to serve as primary advisor. You must identify and contact faculty who are researching in the narrow focus area you are interested in pursuing to determine their level of interest in becoming your advisor. Please only contact faculty with research in your primary interest.
Program availability:
Concentration: thesis
Semester intake: Fall, Spring, Fall
- Eligible for international admission
Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact cnr-grad-studies@uidaho.edu for additional program information
Review the CNR Graduate Studies Handbook for additional information.
Contact information
CNR Graduate Studies Contact: cnr-grad-studies@uidaho.edu, 208-885-1505
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Costs, funding and research
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Want to make an impact in natural resources management
- Enjoy conducting research in nature
- Have a strong interest in science
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Have strong communication and problem-solving skills
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,371 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Regulatory Affairs Managers • Compliance Managers • Wind Energy Development Managers • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
$97,250 - Conservation Scientists • Range Managers • Park Naturalists
$76,552 - Foresters
$70,598 - Environmental Scientists and Specialists • Environmental Restoration Planners • Industrial Ecologists
$85,591 - Postsecondary Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers • Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers
$82,694
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