The tarheels mascot is a ram. The reason why its a ram is because they used to have a player called the battering ram so a ram was better suited then a guy with a battering ram.
It depends on the college or university, the specific program you are applying to, and the institutions entrance requirements particular to that program of study. Some schools just require that you have completed a bachelor's degree, while others have competitive programs that may require a specific or high GPA, and standardized testing results. Once you have chosen a career path, you will know the kind of master's that will lead you there. Then you can inquire about the entrance requirements particular to that master's degree.
40 national championships, 38 ncaa national championships