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Overview

The goal of the Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sciences program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is to provide students a unique integrative education and training experience that prepares them to meet the challenges and opportunities in the multiple dimensions of contemporary marine, coastal, and environmental science disciplines.

Specifically, the OCES program targets students wishing to pursue a graduate degree with the intention of entering the work force to contribute their gained expertise and comprehensive understanding of complex ecological and resource systems made up of biotic and abiotic components coexisting and interacting with human communities and relevant socio-economic activities in ocean and coastal zone environments.

Why UTRGV?

Ranked #79 among 300+ national universities by Washington Monthly in 2018

Accredited, cutting edge degree program

Experienced, dedicated faculty

Affordable tuition (ranked #1 in net price among national universities by Washington Monthly in 2018 and #3 most affordable university in America 2018 by BestValueSchools.com)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems Science and Applications Seminar

Ecosystem Management and Social-Ecological Resiliency

Systems Science Issues and Applications Seminar

Coastal and Deltaic Processes

Biogeochemistry

Hydrologic Systems

Adaptations to Aquatic Environments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-06-24 00:00:00
Starting 2023-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-11-11 00:00:00

More details

Students are encouraged to apply at least 2 months before classes start to ensure a timely application review.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 201 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

144 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.

Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.

Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).

GRE General Test with minimum GRE scores of: Verbal 153 and Quantitative 144 are required. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral).

Tuition Fee

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International

32500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32500 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

32500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32500 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

17776 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17776 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Texas City

882 - 1634 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sciences

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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