I am in 4th year of my B.Sc course in forestry .i want to do M.S in forestry and environment sci. Should i write GRE,TOEFL or ILETS .

Hello Tripti Pandey,

There is a lot of scope for science based subjects and programmes abroad because of the availability of various research opportunities. Studying forestry and environmental studies abroad is a really wise decision at your part. You will need to write GRE compulsorily, but the decision about whether you write the IELTS or the TOEFL will be based on which countries you plan on applying.

Examinations for testing English:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for countries like USA and Canada.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for countries like UK, Australia and New Zealand.
• The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) for countries like UK.

These examinations test you in the parameter of reading, writing, speaking and listening in the English language.

Examination for all other parameters:

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) : It is accepted in universities in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Europe and UK. In this test the candidate is evaluated in his quantitative ability, analytical writing skills, and verbal reasoning skills. to give this test an individual should have a huge control over mathematics and English. You need to have a huge English vocabulary and should know basic mathematics.
• GRE Subject Test : In order to improve your profile you might have to give an examination on a particular subject you plan on studying abroad. They offer an examination in biology so it is advised that you give that examination as it tremendously enhance your chances.

In UK you will have to apply to the universities you choose through the UKPASS and then individually apply to each university from their online website portal. You will need to upload scanned copies of certain documents required by the universities you choose. These documents being your passport, filled masters application form, a personal statement specific to your course, academic qualification, letter of recommendation, TOEFL/IELTS test results.

With your applications to colleges in Europe you will need to have copies of your certificate of the previously completed degree, an official translation of grades and course modules, a passport size photo, copy of your passport, proof of language (English), recommendation letters, statement of purpose, and motivation letter.

Top Colleges for Forestry and Environmental Studies:

• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
• University of Florida, USA
• Wageningen University and Research Centre, Netherlands
• Harper Adams University, UK
• University of California Davis, USA
• Cornell University
• University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
• Michigan State University, USA
• Purdue University, USA
  The Australian National University, Australia
• Oregon State University, USA
• Pennsylvania State University, USA
• University of British Comlumbia
• The University of Tokyo, Japan
• China Agricultural University, China

All the best!

I hope this answer your queries.

Do revert back in case of any further doubts.