About the course

Graduate programs are offered in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, and Marine Science. Within marine sciences the subdisciplines include: biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanography.

　　The undergraduate meteorology program at NC State began in 1969 within the former Department of Geosciences. Graduate-level courses were introduced and the M.S. degree in meteorology was authorized in 1976. The Ph.D. degree program in atmospheric sciences was initiated with the establishment of the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in 1981. The Atmospheric Sciences program at NC State has grown significantly and the total research grants and contracts currently amount to several million dollars. The number of graduate students enrolled is about sixty of which over one-third are Ph.D. students. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2024	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2025	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2025	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2026	Raleigh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Carolina State University - Raleigh

IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL IBT-80 or higher (minimum of 18 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL Paper Based-550 or higher.

　　To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, applicants must have:

　　(a) a four-year bachelor?s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process.

　　(b) a GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate degrees.

　　Students applying for admission to the M.S. program in atmospheric sciences should have an adequate background in atmospheric sciences and/or in the appropriately related sciences and mathematics. The latter would include at least three semesters of calculus, two of general physics, and one of general chemistry. Students with little or no background in atmospheric sciences would be expected to take selected undergraduate courses as prerequisites and to remove other deficiencies.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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