TOEFL Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 80 (internet-based). The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam is 6.5. IELTS Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 80 (internet-based). The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam is 6.5. GRE Moreover, successful applicants are required to have a minimum Verbal required score is 146 with a minimum Quantitative score of 144. GRE scores expire after 5 years. However, for admission to the PhD program, students will not be required to retake the GRE if: 1) they have taken the exam and received a minimum total verbal and quantitative score, and 2) they have a Master of Science Degree from an accredited U.S. institution with an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher, and 3) recommendations from qualified referees.

PS Statement of Purpose (SOP): a 200-300 word essay - or under 3 pages, explaining your research interests in Geological Science, Marine Science, or MEERM-Enviornmental Science, your professional goals and your current plans for fulfilling your goals. GPA Have a Master of Science Degree from an accredited U.S. institution with an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher CV Resume / CV is required. Fee Degree Application (Includes Certificate Programs) - $50 Fee RL 3) recommendations from qualified referees Transcript Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcript(s)