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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Overview
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Department of Marine Sciences is located in Chapel Hill, NC.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
65
Applied
14
Accepted
14
Enrolled
Applying
80
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 2nd | January 2nd | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
40
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 77% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (42%)
Female (57%)
Faculty
35
Total faculty
Full-time - 23
Part-time - 12
Male (30)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Physical oceanography, marine biology and ecology, marine geochemistry, marine geology and coastal meteorology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
3202 Murray Hall
CB# 3300
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
United States
CB# 3300
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
United States