Overview

Program in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation / Program in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation is located in La Jolla, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Advanced Study (MAS)	Marine Biodiversity and Conservation

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	30

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Capstone/independent study project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

112

Applied

33

Accepted

17

Enrolled

Applying

135

Application Fee - Domestic

155

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Summer deadline	January 6th	Not reported	No

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

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

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

Student Body

19

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Gender

Male (10%)

Female (89%)

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  92093-0021
United States

Contact Sara Gille
Chair
Email: sgille@ucsd.edu
Phone: 858-534-2230

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