Ph.D. in Applied Coastal and Ocean Sciences (ACOS)

Academic Overview & Description

Applied interdisciplinary doctorate tackling coastal storm surge resilience, coastal erosion modeling, estuarine hydrodynamics, and sustainable marine resource engineering.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Fellowships & Research Assistantships $30,000/year plus full tuition remission

Tuition Rate

Covered by fellowship

Application Fee

$75

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Master's or bachelor's in engineering, marine science, or environmental science with GPA 3.3+

English Language

TOEFL 85+

Standardized Exam

GRE scores optional

Application Materials

Research proposal and goals

Letters of Recommendation

Three faculty recommendations

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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