Master of Science in Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences - Earth Science (Non-thesis)

Students applying for admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. programs in the Earth sciences should have an adequate background in geology, as well as at least one year each of chemistry, physics, and calculus. Student with degrees in related fields (e.g., mathematics, engineering, chemistry, physics, and biology) are also strongly encouraged to apply. Typically, a student's graduate course work is tailored based on their research interests, with sufficient flexibility to address any deficiencies that may be identified. MEAS is an inter-disciplinary geoscience department, and graduate students are encouraged to explore coursework beyond their focus areas, both within our program and across the University.

A Bachelor's degree in a science, mathematics or engineering is required for entry into the M.S. program in Atmospheric science, Earth Science, and Biological, Chemical, Geological or Physical Oceanography.

have successfully (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher) completed at least one year of full-time study in a degree program at a regionally accredited four-year US College or university.

IELTS scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5

TOEFL with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points.

Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).