Overview

We offer a phd degree in Forest and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Kentucky. This broad scope creates a stimulating atmosphere for graduate education and research, leading to innovative approaches in the sustainable management of forest and other natural resources.

Features

Graduate study can be conducted in a variety of disciplines and interdisciplinary topic areas including plant physiology, genetics, forest management, forest soils, economics, invasive species, natural resource policy, wood utilization, wildlife biology and management, conservation biology, forest ecology, silviculture, hydrology, natural resource policy, restoration ecology (including mine reclamation), and watershed management.

Programme Structure

Our Research Areas

Silviculture and Forest Operations

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology

Forest Health and Ecological Restoration

Landscape and Spatial Ecology

Natural Resource Policy and Economics

Urban Ecology

Forest Hydrology and Watershed Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Forestry View 32 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Personal Statement

Writing Sample (optional)

The GRE is not required for admission to this program

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

Funding

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