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Science Communication

(M.S.)

The Science Communication program offers a Master of Science degree. 

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Important: Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation are required of all applicants. 

 

Read the Application Instructions​ page for full details.

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See the test score requirements for this program.

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Below are specific requirements also needed for this program:

  • Résumé

  • A Statement of Purpose is required:

    • Please describe your plans for graduate study or research and for your future occupation or profession. Include any information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and qualifications for graduate study at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Recommended length is a concise 2-4 pages.

    • Be sure to check the content to make sure you have the correct graduate school listed - UC Santa Cruz - before submitting. Include your name in the footer of each page of your Statement of Purpose.

  • A Personal History Statement is also required:

    • Required of all applicants. This statement will be used in conjunction with your application for graduate admission and financial support. Note that the Personal History Statement should not duplicate the Statement of Purpose. Recommended length is a concise 1-3 pages.

    • UC Santa Cruz is interested in a diverse and inclusive graduate student population. In an essay, discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Include any educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey; how you might contribute to social or cultural diversity within your chosen field; and/or how you might serve educationally underrepresented segments of society with your degree.

 

See the application deadline

 

Contact the program

 

Read more about this program:

https://scicom.ucsc.edu

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