Wood & Environmental Science

Science Concentration

Are you planning to to pursue a scientific research field, work for a wood products industry in research and development, or intend to pursue a graduate degree in wood and biomaterials science? Customize the program to fit your learning and career goals. You may choose to focus your elective classes on the testing of physical and mechanical properties of wood, the chemical protection of wood from biotic and abiotic stresses, environmental impacts and issues associated with treatment and disposal of wood and non-wood products, or development of engineered wood products including pelletized fuels, mass timber products, construction elements, engineered wood panels, and other wood and non-wood bioproducts. Across all areas of study, you will receive training in sustainability, current industry practices, and the opportunity to interact with industry professionals.

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Sustainable Bioproducts Minor

Majoring in a field that deals with natural materials such as construction, design, business and production management, or a scientific field such as chemistry, engineering, environmental science, and biotechnology? Broaden your skill set and career opportunities with a minor in Sustainable Bioproducts. This minor is available to non-majors and will provide you with the knowledge of wood products, bio-based composites, polymers, chemicals, and fuels. The courses focus on material properties, environmental issues, and manufacturing principles, as well as their marketing and sales. . A minor in Sustainable Bioproducts will also provide non-major students an excellent background for entering a graduate degree program in Sustainable Bioproducts. A total of 18 hours is required to obtain a Sustainable Bioproducts minor.

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Sustainable Bioproducts Accelerated Program (Thrive in Five)

Accelerate your opportunities to learn and grow! The Department of Sustainable Bioproducts offers an Accelerated BS/MS program to highly qualified MSU undergraduates enrolled as SBP majors. This program gives you the opportunity to earn graduate credit while completing your Bachelor's program, and it is offered in several departments across the university. Currently enrolled SBP undergraduates who have completed 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor's degree, and who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher for all undergraduate work may apply for the program by contacting Dr. Beth Stokes (b.stokes@msstate.edu) in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts for further information. If you qualify for and apply to the program, you may receive dual credit for split-level courses (4000-level and 6000-level) taken during your final year of undergraduate studies. You may also choose to transition into a Master's program immediately following your Bachelor's degree, completing both programs in as few as five years in total.

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Scholarship Information

• You may apply for university, college and departmental scholarships through one application. You can find the scholarship application once you log on to myState. Under the banner tab, select Financial Aid and Scholarships. The application is listed as Submit/Revise General Scholarship Application.
• Freshmen-only scholarships: Priority date for application is December 1.
• All other students: Scholarship application close date is March 1.
• New freshmen and transfer students who need information should contact Cory Bailey. All other students should contact Lanna Miller, Office of Student Services at 662.325.9376.

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Academics

Download the Curriculum Courses & descriptions

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

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Accredited Status

The sustainable bioproducts curriculum offered through the Department of Forestry is accredited by the Society of Wood Science and Technology. The forest products curriculum at Mississippi State University is one of ten colleges receiving accreditation. Through accreditation, the Society seeks to improve the quality of professional wood science and technology education at the baccalaureate level and ensure that successful graduates entering the profession are highly qualified. The MSU accreditation was first received in 1987, and the most recent accreditation was granted in 2007.

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Internships

Cooperative Education - Gain real-world skills and experience in our internship program, where you will work with a participating industry during the summer months. Internships will provide you with practical experience in production facilities and at corporate research centers before you graduate. . As more undergraduate students become interested in interning, our faculty strive to locate opportunities within the industry for them.

Student Workers - Gain hands-on experience in your area of study while working alongside faculty and staff. The Department of Sustainable Bioproducts hires students enrolled in the sustainable bioproducts program to work part-time.

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Potential Careers