OpenFieldMaster of Science in Natural Resources Direct Research Admission
Thesis-based graduate degree providing individualized faculty mentorship across forestry, fisheries, wildlife management, and watershed science.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in natural resources, biology, forestry, or related science with minimum 3.0 GPA in upper-division coursework
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior agreement from an eligible faculty member to serve as major thesis advisor
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic or professional letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Teaching and graduate research assistantships providing $14,000 to $18,000 per academic year plus fee remissions
- Application fee
- $70
- Tuition / joining costs
- $4,200/semester (California resident) / non-resident fees of $396 per unit apply
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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