Students majoring in forestry are working to ensure the sustainability one of society's most vital natural resources. This major addresses both the scientific and human elements of forest ecosystem management, and you'll learn about the life cycle and management of hundreds of tree species. You'll graduate with a sense of stewardship and land-use ethics, and be prepared to take an active role in finding new and better ways to conserve, use, and sustain the world's vital forest resources. Students majoring in forestry take courses in the following core areas: forest science, geospatial analysis, environmental economics, and natural resources policy.
Career options
Consulting forester
Extension agent
Forest biologist
Forest entomologist
Forest manager
Forest technician
Government forester
Landowner assistance forester
Natural resources planning and policy advisor
Procurement forester
Urban forester/plant health care technician
Wildland firefighter
26 Agosto 2024
Virginia Tech
925 Prices Fork Road,
BLACKSBURG,
Virginia,
24061, United States
Before you can be considered for freshman admission, you must complete:
3 units of math (includes algebra I, geometry, and algebra II)
2 units of laboratory science (chosen from biology, chemistry or physics)
additional academic units (foreign language is highly recommended)
Some majors have other requirements, such as an additional year of advanced math or lab science. Most students who are selected for admission have completed more than the minimum requirements and have at least a B+ grade point average.
English Language Requirements:
Students taking the IELTS must obtain a score of at least 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.5 to be considered for admission to Virginia Tech. Students taking the PTE must obtain a score of at least 53. Depending on the type of TOEFL used, Virginia Tech expects students to have scores of: Internet-based test: at least 80, with no section sub-score less than 16; Computer-based test: at least 233; Paper-based test: at least 550. Application Deadline: Fall - January 15 (Regular Decision).
Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.