Program Overview
The Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (Advanced) at University of California San Diego is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (Advanced) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 42,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (Advanced) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Intro to Marine Biodiversity & Conservation - Seminar
- Intro to Marine Biodiversity & Conservation - Lab
- MAS-MBC Forum Fall & Winter
- Marine Science, Economics and Policy Fall & Winter
- Policy and Communications
- Economics of the Environment
- Elective Courses
- Capstone - Independent Study Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Statement of Purpose (Essay limit is 750 words)
- Original Letters of Recommendations (3) - Letters may be sent directly by recommender to academic department at address that follows or through the on-line graduate application process.
- Applicants should upload either official or unofficial transcripts as pdf documents onto their online application. Should an applicant be accepted into the program, official transcripts must be received at the address that follows in order for admission to the program to be completed by the Office of Graduate Studies.
- Current resume or C.V.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (for international applicants)
- GRE/GMAT results are not required for the MAS degree. If you have scores that are very good and will strengthen your application, then you may submit them.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 42,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 42,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Diego directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States
University of California, San Diego is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2009-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-23
- Language English
- Duration 12 months