Starting Out Your Degree

Starting Out in Your Degree

Welcome to the Wood Science & Engineering Department! We are excited to have you in our program!

The Department of Wood Science & Engineering at Oregon State University is a multidisciplinary science, technology and business program that is committed to excellence in education and research to extend available forest resources to meet society’s growing need for forest products while maximizing their value. We view research and the education of future scientists, technologists and other professionals as being of paramount importance in meeting the challenges of the future.

The MS and PhD degrees in Wood Science are intended for those likely to enter careers as research and development scientists, marketing consultants, professors, structural engineers, industry technologists and managers, or other highly skilled professionals. These degrees are strongly connected to a program of research or problem solving and emphasize oral and written communication skills.

Department Information and Forms for Graduate Students

University Information and Forms for Graduate Students