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Marine Biodiversity and Conservation Certificate

The Advanced Certificate in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (AC-MBC) is a unique program of study equipping professionals with the knowledge they need to improve conservation of marine biodiversity in the world's most diverse and threatened eco-regions through development of local capacity and science-based management tools. Led by the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (CMBC) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, it is designed to teach current and future professionals about marine ecosystems from the scientific, economic and policy perspectives, as well as provide important cultural and communications skills.

To apply:
Fill out the online application>.
Applications must be submitted no later than May 15, 2010.

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Certificate Course Matrix
Course Title Course Number Units FA WI SP SU
Required Courses (Application required. Fill out the online application>)
Introduction to Marine Biodiversity and Conservation - Lecture
SIO-295
8
    L
Introduction to Marine Biodiversity and Conservation - Lab
SIO-295L
8
    L
L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online R=Rancho Bernardo S=Sorrento Mesa X=Location TBA
Certificate Programs

To Register in the Certificate Program

Certificate registration is required to complete the program. Candidates are encouraged to register in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

Certificate Section ID: 073895 Apply Now!
Application Fee: $50
Contact: Life Sciences, (858) 964-1334
E-mail: jweinzierl@ucsd.edu

Conditions for Admission

The AC-MBC is available during summer quarter only. Prospective candidates must submit and complete the online application for certificate admissions, one set of official transcripts from each institution attended after high school, three letters of recommendation, and a current résumé or c.v. The GRE/GMAT is not required. It is strongly recommended that candidates have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. International applicants must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applications must be submitted no later than May 15, 2010 (online application>).

For more information:
Jane Weinzierl
UC San Diego, Extension
9500 Gilman Dr., 0170X
La Jolla, CA 92093-0170

Phone: (858) 964-1334
Email: mbc@ucsd.edu

Certificate Guidelines

The AC-MBC is an intensive 10-week summer program starting in June 2010. It is full-time, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day and consists of lectures, lab, fieldwork, and tours. To receive the certificate students must successfully complete the entire 16 unit summer program.

The tuition and fees for the AC-MBC are approximately $10,000, plus living expenses for 10 weeks.

The Advanced Certificate in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation may be applied towards the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, mbc.ucsd.edu, which is a full time 12-month program.

To apply:
Applications must be submitted no later than May 15, 2010.
Fill out the online application>.

Please Note

Please note that next summer’s certificate program enrollment will be limited to 3-4 students. Lectures and labs are held at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the UCSD campus.

Advisors

Wolfgang (Wolf) Berger, Ph.D.
Professor of Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Russ Chapman, Ph.D.
Program Manager and Executive Director, CMBC
Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Theodore Groves, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
UCSD Department of Economics

Jeremy Jackson, Ph.D.
Professor of Geosciences
Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Richard Norris, Ph.D.
Professor of Geosciences
Scripps Institution of Oceanography