Marine Biodiversity and Conservation

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The application process for the June 2012 MAS MBC program has now closed. The next application deadline will be January 2013 for the June 2013 program.

• Innovative and relevant program format and curriculum provides an interdisciplinary approach to marine biodiversity and conservation.
• Courses taught by the faculty of the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at Scripps, UCSD Department of Economics and The Graduate School of International Relations Pacific Studies.
• A 12-month intensive master program for professionals interested in marine conservation careers. See Pace of Study for part-time option.
• Opportunity to network with world-renowned marine conservation professionals, faculty and government scientists from UCSD and NOAA with diverse areas of expertise, and NGO's with actual projects located throughout the world.

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Check out these highlights:

1. Films produced during summer program.

2. Check out student research projects.

3. A listing of NGO's of interest for our graduates

4. Current Student Jaclyn Fowler has been selected to receive the John C. Bajus Scholarship ($1,000) for the 2010-11 school year from the Marine Technology Society.

5. Current student Kristian Gustavson is co-founder of "Below the Surface" http://www.belowthesurface.org

6. Pictures taken by Lauren Washingotn (MAS 2010)