About the course

The Environment, Ecology and Energy Program offers graduate degrees in Ecology at the M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. levels. The Master of Science degree requires independent research and a thesis, while the Master of Arts degree requires a written literature review report. Master’s students wishing to pursue a subsequent Ph.D. degree following completion of all requirements for the master’s degree must petition the Program to submit to the UNC Graduate School the ‘Permission to Continue Beyond the Master’ s Degree’ form. Students may elect to be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program, depending upon the recommendation of the Graduate Admissions Committee.

　　We explore systems on our planet through basic research and applied solutions. As such, we bring together natural and social sciences to propel North Carolina as a leader in local and global environmental research and innovation. We elevate research into understanding by investigating the diverse and interactive systems that regulate the environment, including consequences for humans and other organisms. We are committed to educating students to improve understanding for future generations. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$57,688

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Chapel Hill
Fall (August), 2025	Chapel Hill

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

For admission to the Ecology Graduate Program, an undergraduate degree is required in:

　　a natural science (eg., physics, chemistry, biology, botany, zoology, geology),

　　a social science (eg., anthropology, sociology, or economics),

　　a mathematical area (eg., statistics, mathematics, or systems analysis),

　　an engineering area,

　　or environmental science.

　　One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application.

　　The email addresses of three recommenders are required within the application for electronic submission.

　　Three current letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional qualifications are required.

　　Statement of purpose

　　a bachelor's degree (based on a four-year curriculum) completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution

　　an average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better

　　minimum qualification for admission to the Program includes a B average for undergraduate courses. GRE’s must have been taken within the last 5 years. An advanced subject test is not required. Recent admitted applicants have scored well above the 75 percentile for each of the general tests. TOEFL scores must total a minimum of 550.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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