Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Program 2023-2024
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Program (Full-Time, 12-Month, Summer Start)
Cost of Attendance for 2023-2024
Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
Use this estimated cost of attendance to help determine how much money you'll need to attend UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Program (Full-Time, 12-Month, Summer Start), and how much financial aid you may need to meet that goal. Your actual costs may differ. For more information on each Cost of Attendance element visit our Financial Aid Terms webpage.
This estimated cost of attendance is based on four terms, half-time enrollment in summer and full-time enrollment during the academic year as a graduate/professional student.
Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance
California Residents and Non-California Residents
Cost of Attendance |
Summer 2023 (10 weeks) and Academic Year (33 weeks) (Year 1 of 1) |
Academic Year and Summer Tuition and Fees
- 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
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$39,555 |
Living Expenses Food & Housing for students without dependents Food & Housing for students with dependents10 |
$26,691 |
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
Cost of Attendance Category |
Summer 2023 |
Fall 2023 |
Winter 2024 |
Spring 2024 |
UC Mandatory Tuition and Fees |
$11,856 |
$10,374 |
$10,374 |
$4,446 |
UC Systemwide Student Services Fee |
$0 |
$402 |
$402 |
$402 |
UC San Diego Campus-based Fees |
$228 |
$357 |
$357 |
$357 |
UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee |
$996 |
$1,470 |
$1,470 |
$1,470 |
Living Expenses Food & Housing for students without dependents Food & Housing for students with dependents10 |
$6,207 |
$6,828 |
$6,828 |
$6,828 |
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment |
$261 |
$287 |
$287 |
$287 |
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$440 |
$484 |
$484 |
$484 |
Transportation Expenses |
$523 |
$575 |
$575 |
$575 |
Quarter Cost of Attendance |
$20,511 |
$20,777 |
$20,777 |
$14,849 |
Notes
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The Cost of Attendance (COA) does not include the one-time Document fee of $100. COA and award packages are automatically adjusted for incoming students.
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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. Read more on how to use UC SHIP or how to waive UC SHIP.
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Non-California resident and international students are not charged a Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition cost. Non-California residents will be considered for Federal Direct Loans only. International students will also be billed a one-time International Student Visa Administration fee of $100. International students may apply for Private Education Loans to assist with educational costs.
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The SIO MAS-MBC California and Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is $76,938. Students enrolled in the SIO MAS-MBC program are not charged Non-California Resident Supplemental Tuition.
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The SIO MAS-MBC Program California and Non-California Basic Budget Total is based on the criteria in footnote #7.
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The COA above is based on a student living off-campus. A student living on-campus or living with a parent will have a different COA and can refer to the graduate student cost of attendance budgets for the various components and costs Graduate Students Cost of Attendance (ucsd.edu).
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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. Summer term is based on 16 credit units taken. The academic year is based on 14 credit units Fall term, 14 credit units Winter term, and 6 credit units Spring term. Actual units taken may vary based on each student’s enrollment. The SIO MAS-MBC Program requires 50 completed credit units.
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The Food & Housing category includes a cost for Snacks & Meals Out. The Snacks & Meals out included in the Living with parents Food & Housing cost is $1,824. The Snacks & Meals out included in the On-Campus Food & Housing cost is $2,022. The Snacks & Meals out included in the Off-Campus Food & Housing cost is $2,055.
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The Miscellaneous personal expenses category will be adjusted, along with federal financial aid for students enrolled less than half-time (i.e., less than 6 units). Miscellaneous personal expenses are indirect costs that are not billed to your student account.
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Students with Dependents will be given a separate allowance in their cost of attendance.
For off-campus rental options, including market costs for one-bedroom apartments and other housing arrangements, please refer to the UC San Diego Off-Campus Housing Services website: https://offcampushousing.ucsd.edu/. Please keep in mind, the Cost of Attendance listed above is based on actual student average expenses. You can also view additional information on current typical housing costs near UC campuses here.
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