Overview

The primary goal of the program is the development of professionals capable of conducting research and applied work in the geosciences through the broad study of modern and ancient Earth and ocean processes as well as human-environment interactions.

Key Features

The Geoscience program at University of North Carolina Wilmington includes thesis and portfolio options, both of which provide a foundation for advanced study or employment in the geological, geospatial technology, oceanographic and environmental fields, as well as the mineral and energy industries and government agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Geoscience

Technical Communication in Geoscience

Advanced Field Methods

Directed Independent Study

Topics in Geoscience

Research Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 166 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for graduate admission; including a research essay (required) and a teaching assistantship essay (optional-only necessary if you are interested in a teaching assistantship position in the department).

Official transcripts of all previous college work (including undergraduate and graduate, where applicable).

Three letters of recommendation by individuals in professionally relevant fields and who are familiar with the candidate and can speak to their abilities and interest.

A non-refundable $75 application fee.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15096 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15096 USD / year

≈ 15096 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3730 USD / year

≈ 3730 USD / year

Living costs

Wilmington

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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