OpenFieldMaster of Science in Earth System Science (ESS)
Pioneering interdisciplinary graduate degree investigating global climate dynamics, cryosphere loss, ocean biogeochemistry, and atmospheric chemistry.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BSc in Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Mathematics with minimum 3.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 85 or IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose matching prospective faculty research group
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition support and Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) appointments
- Application fee
- $155 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $17,200 CA resident / $32,300 non-resident per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of California, Irvine documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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