Contact Information

Thomas Poe Cooper Building 730 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40546-0073

Forest and Natural Resource Sciences Masters Program

Forest and Natural Resource Sciences Masters Program

Forest and Natural Resource Sciences Masters Program

Kai Davis, a recent graduate of the M.S. program, conducted research to provide insight into how Reforest the Bluegrass is impacting and potentially benefitting avian species in Lexington, Kentucky.

Ready to Apply?

Learn about masters program application procedures and deadlines.

M.S. Admission Requirements (PDF)

Thesis Option - Program Requirements

Plan A thesis option requirements for the Forest and Natural Resource Sciences Masters Program.

View Requirements

Non-Thesis Option - Program Requirements

Plan B non-thesis option requirements for the Forest and Natural Resource Sciences Masters Program.

View Requirements
Photo of Forest and Natural Resource Sciences Masters Student, Scott Culbert

Research and Teaching Assistantships

Most FNRS graduate students are supported by Research and Teaching Assistantships, which include a stipend, a health insurance policy, and scholarship funds that cover in-state and out-of-state tuition for graduate courses.

Graduate Funding
Photo of Forestry and Natural Resources faculty member, Dr. Sybil Gotsch

Research Faculty

Our department includes nationally and internationally recognized faculty and staff. We offer a high faculty-to-student ratio, which promotes excellence in graduate and undergraduate training and leads to a strong record of job placement.

Meet Our Faculty
Photo of FNR Graduate Student Association Breakfast

Forestry and Natural Resources Graduate Student Association

Enhance graduate student professional, social, and personal development within the grad program. Meets regularly to facilitate social, philanthropic, and networking events to engage with other students, faculty, and the Lexington community.

Get Involved

Questions?

For information on the Forest and Natural Resource Sciences graduate program, contact Dr. Jian Yang, Director of Graduate Studies.

Email Dr. Yang

Contact Information

Thomas Poe Cooper Building 730 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40546-0073