UNCMaster of Science in Earth and Marine SciencesUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

Academic transcripts

Unofficial transcript from each university attended; official copies required if admitted.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; UNC Graduate School minimum; programs may set additional standards.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Recommended minimum for international applicants.
TOEFL: New scale: 5 overall | Old scale: 90 overall; Recommended minimum for tests taken on or after 26 January 2026.; Recommended minimum for tests taken before 26 January 2026.
GRE: Not considered; Program states GRE scores are not required.

Historical admission data is not published.