OpenFieldPh.D. in Marine Science - Center for Marine Science
University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Premier doctoral research program integrating physical oceanography, marine biogeochemistry, coral reef biology, coastal wetland ecology, and marine organism physiology.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Graduate Research & Teaching Assistantships $28,000/year plus full tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in marine biology, chemistry, geology, or physics with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests and CV
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of North Carolina Wilmington's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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