1. University of California Santa Cruz
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  4. MA Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

MA Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of California Santa Cruz

Program Overview

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate program at UCSC reflects the remarkable local and global diversity of species and environments studied by our faculty and students. The vision of the EEB graduate program is to provide a nurturing, creative, and intellectual environment conducive to the development of world-class scientists. Our graduate program encourages close working relations between students and faculty in an informal atmosphere conducive to rapid learning and professional growth. Interdisciplinary collaborations with oceanographers, geologists, toxicologists, economists and others enable students to explore the conceptual connections between related fields as they acquire mastery in their areas of specialization.

Program Key Stats

$37900 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Personal history/statementStatement of PurposeWriting SampleCurrent GRE Scores (General Test only)Three letters of recommendation (MUST be submitted online)Transcripts. It will now be possible to upload unofficial transcripts for the application. Official transcrips will not be required until an admitted student accepts. If you are a non-native English speaker you will be required to take an English language competency exam. UC Santa Cruz accepts the TOEFL or IELTS test. Official scores must also be sent

Career Options

  • Career opportunities that include fields such as conservation and natural resource management
  • teaching
  • employment at government agencies and parks
  • biotechnology and pursuit of advanced training in graduate school
  • Career options might also include working in environmental consulting and non-profits
  • in zoos and in natural history museums

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