Program in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation

Overview

University of California, San Diego / Program in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation is located in La Jolla, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Advanced Study (MAS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	20

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Capstone/independent study project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

63

Applied

32

Accepted

19

Enrolled

Applying

105

Application Fee - Domestic

125

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0, statement of purpose, 3 letters of recommendation, current resume or curriculum vitae

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 7

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

20

Total Graduate Students

5%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

95%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (15%)

Female (85%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Marine ecosystems, policy analysis, economics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA  92093
United States

Contact Dr. Richard Norris
Chair
Email: rnorris@ucsd.edu
Phone: 858-822-1868

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