Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Ecology and Evolution in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
50,244
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The ecology and evolution program equips students with cross-disciplinary expertise to tackle intricate challenges in behavior, ecology, evolutionary biology, and physiology. This curriculum balances fundamental principles with practical applications for pressing environmental issues, incorporating genetic and ecological perspectives crucial for conservation biology and biodiversity preservation. The field examines phenomena across all scales, from molecular processes to large-scale spatial and temporal patterns.
Educational Approach
Academic and Research Pathways
Undergraduate offering: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), graduate options: M.A., Ph.D.
Comprehensive lecture series covering core concepts in behavior, ecology, evolution, and physiology, complemented by advanced courses that apply theoretical and natural history frameworks to specialized subjects
Diverse laboratory and field-based courses, including intensive quarter-long field programs that teach state-of-the-art techniques in ecology, evolutionary biology, physiology, and behavioral studies
Engagement in faculty-mentored research initiatives, frequently culminating in senior thesis opportunities
Immersive study abroad programs featuring tropical ecology in Costa Rica, marine sciences in Australia, and other global destinations
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
They require all applicants who attend a school in a country where English is not the native language or whose language of instruction in high school secondary school was not English to adequately demonstrate English competency as a part of the application process In most cases if less than three years of your secondary schooling was with English as the language of instruction you must meet UCSCs English proficiency requirement.
Freshmen may demonstrate competency by submitting scores from one of the following tests Please note that TOEFL IELTS or DET exam scores are preferred but the score from ACT English Language Arts or SAT Writing and Language can also be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Earn a grade point average GPA of 3.00 or better 3.40 or better for a non-resident of California in these courses with no grade lower than a C.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test iBT or iBT Home Edition Minimum score of 80 or better Paper-delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better.
IELTS International English Language Testing System Overall band score of 6.5 or higher includes IELTS Indicator Exam.
SAT March 2016 or later Writing Language Test 31 or higher.
SAT prior to March 2016 Writing Exam 560 or higher.
ACT combined English Writing or English Language Arts portion 24 or higher.
AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition 3 4 or 5.
IB Standard Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 6 or 7.
IB Higher Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 5 6 or 7.
Tuition
USD
50,244