The prospective student must have a BA or BS from an accredited institution and be able to demonstrate, via transcripts and other means, preparation for graduate-level courses in science and the other requirements of the Marine Science PSM program. Official transcript of all previous college or university work Suitable course work towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required, with a minimum overall GPA above 3.0 for a Bachelor’s degree in most cases Personal essay A personal essay describing your academic interests, professional experience, and potential research plans in graduate school is required. Letters of recommendation Three letters of recommendation are required from instructors or supervisors who are familiar with your previous academic or professional performance. IELTS - 6.5 TOEFL IBT - 80 Duolingo English Test - 105