Education

Marine Biodiversity by its very nature, is interdisciplinary.

CMBC builds on the core strengths of Scripps scientists and integrates anthropology, history, economics, communications and political science into its education program.
CMBC Interdisciplinary PhD Training
CMBC Master of Advanced Studies in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
CMBC Summer Certificate program

Core courses: The PhD and MAS programs both begin with an intensive 10 week required course (Introduction to Marine Biodiversity and Conservation:Global Change, Marine Ecosystems and  Society) offered only in the summer session. The sixteen unit course is available to a small number of qualified applicants as a Certificate  program if space is available. The next class begins June 21, 2009.
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Marine Biodiversity and Conservation

Graduate students play an integral role in the Scripps missions of teaching and research.

Scripps offers excellent graduate instruction and students perform a significant part of Scripps research activities. The stature of the institution is manifested both in the quality of students it attracts to the program and the scientists it graduates.

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Career guides, undergraduate research opportunities, resources for teachers, fun facts, global change, links by subject, and much more: Marine Biodiversity and Conservation  

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