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    Science Communication MS

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    Santa Cruz, USMSIn-person1 year
    $30,519.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    65%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    10
    Cohort
    students
    40
    Credits
    $170.00
    App fee

    Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz is a 40-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Santa Cruz, US. Tuition is $30,519.

    About the program

    The program provides intensive training in science journalism, including reporting, writing news, features, profiles, essays, policy and investigative reporting, multimedia storytelling, and editing. It emphasizes practical skills through coursework with professional instructors, part-time internships during the year, and a full-time summer internship, without a thesis requirement.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,904.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz is $30,519 across 40 required credits.
    Is Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz online or in-person?
    Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz is offered in-person.
    How long does Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz take to complete?
    Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz is structured around 1 year and 40 credits.
    How competitive is Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz?
    Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz reports an acceptance rate of approximately 65%.
    How large is the Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz cohort?
    Science Communication MS at University of California-Santa Cruz typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.