Application Information

1.  Admissions
2.  Application Process
3.  Applications

1.  General admission requirements
Must have a degree in a natural science or engineering field in which they attained a sophisticated level of ability in the physical  sciences that is equivalent to the requirements in any of the engineering degree programs.  Those who meet all requirements except mathematics, but are otherwise well prepared, can meet the mathematics requirement by completing MATH 316 during the first semester with a B or better, or by taking and passing with a B or better score an equivalency test that certifies their level or preparation in mathematics.

2.  Application Process
The General application process for domestic and international students is described in the Graduate Program section of the UNM course catalog. In addition to meeting those requirements applicants must submit the following directly to the NSMS program office for the Admissions Subcommittee review and selection process.

Letter of Intent from the applicant about why this program is of interest.
Three sealed letters of recommendation (sent directly to the NSMS Office)
GRE entrance examination scores.
Copy of completed
Any other materials that are relevant to this application, such as experiential credit.

3.  Applications
Click here to access both NSMS Department and UNM applications.

UNM graduate application

NSMS Application (Word template)