Standardized test scores must be official and are reportable for a period of two years from the date of the exam. Exam results more than two years old cannot be considered. Standardized test scores submitted to this institution are kept on file for one year. Official test scores must be submitted to the UNC Graduate School. Refer to The Graduate School for more information http://gradschool.unc.edu/admissions/instructions.html#toefl.

TOEFL: Test results that achieve one of the following may be submitted: A minimum total score of 575 (with a minimum of 50 in each section) on the written version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); A minimum of 233 (with minimum of 18 in each subsection) on the computer-based TOEFL; or a total score of 90 on the internet-based TOEFL exam with the following minimum section requirements: Reading, 21; Listening, 22; Speaking, 25; Writing, 22.

IELTS: Alternatively, applicants may submit IELTS test results. A score of 8 is required on IELTS, which is higher than The Graduate School requirement.
Meeting the minimum total score on the TOEFL or IELTS does not guarantee admission to the program. Admission decisions are made on the basis of multiple factors including: scholastic performance, English proficiency, essays, letters of recommendation, and verification of financial support to insure proper visa status.

•Letters of Recommendation: All candidates for whom English is a second language (non-native language), must submit at least one additional letter of reference written by someone who can address the applicant’s ability to communicate fluently in English.

•Interview: An interview is required of all international applicants who are non-native English speakers. The interview (in-person or telephone) will be conducted by faculty in the candidate’s clinical area of interest. The interview has two distinct foci: part one will focus on information provided in the application materials (for example essay and future goals); the second part will evaluate the interviewee’s English proficiency.