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Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences | Institute of Marine Sciences

Environment, Ecology and Energy Program

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Our mission is to understand and provide solutions to the most challenging resource issues facing our planet.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

We offer undergraduate degrees (BA, BS) in environmental sciences and environmental studies and graduate degrees (MA, MS, PhD) in ecology. We collaborate with professional schools at UNC to create career pathways for our students. 

Undergraduate Program

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Graduate Program

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