Program Overview

Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Program

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Program is a full-time, 12-month program that starts in the summer.

Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance for this program is based on four terms, with half-time enrollment in summer and full-time enrollment during the academic year as a graduate/professional student.

Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance

The estimated basic cost of attendance for California residents and non-California residents is as follows:

• Academic Year and Summer Tuition and Fees: $39,555
  • UC Per Unit Program Summer Costs: $11,856
  • UC San Diego Campus-based Summer Fees: $228
  • UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs: $25,194
  • UC Systemwide Student Services Academic Year Fee: $1,206
  • UC San Diego Campus-based Academic Year Fees: $1,071
• Living Expenses: $26,691
  • Food & Housing for students without dependents
  • Food & Housing for students with dependents
• Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment: $1,122
• Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $1,892
• Transportation Expenses: $2,248
• UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee: $5,406
• MAS-MBC Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for CA and Non-California Residents: $76,914

Quarterly Breakdown of Tuition and Fees

The quarterly breakdown of tuition and fees is as follows:

Notes

1. The Cost of Attendance (COA) does not include the one-time Document fee of $100.
2. The Cost of Attendance (COA) for the academic year includes the annual UC Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) of $4,410 and as part of the UC Student Health Insurance Early Start Plan, the Summer premium is $996.
3. Non-California resident and international students are not charged a Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition cost.
4. The SIO MAS-MBC California and Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is $76,938.
5. The SIO MAS-MBC Program California and Non-California Basic Budget Total is based on the criteria in footnote #7.
6. The COA above is based on a student living off-campus.
7. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Program (Full-Time, 12-Month, Summer Start) new students entering Summer 2023 pay $741 per credit unit.
8. The Food & Housing category includes a cost for Snacks & Meals Out.
9. The Miscellaneous personal expenses category will be adjusted, along with federal financial aid for students enrolled less than half-time.
10. Students with Dependents will be given a separate allowance in their cost of attendance.

Financial Assistance Information

• Students may submit Cost of Attendance Add-On forms with appropriate documentation for rent and utilities, transportation costs, computer purchases and/or increased books and supplies.
• Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Students who are unable to complete the FAFSA and/or California Dream Act Application or who are enrolled in less than half-time (6 units), may be able to apply for a private loan.

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