Marine Biology Majors: Study Abroad

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Get Started

Complete the Get Started overview course on Canvas
Research program options online
Meet with a Study Abroad advisor who specializes in programs for your major
Search for abroad courses that can fulfill your major requirements
Meet with your department's academic advisor
Meet with your college academic advisor

PROGRAM TYPES

At UC San Diego, there are many different ways to go abroad. Look through all your program options to choose the best one for you and your academic & career goals.

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featured UCEAP programs in biological science

Search a variety of UC-approved study abroad programs in your major. Narrow your search using the program filters and find course information in each program's Academics section.

UCEAP programs in your major

Featured Global Seminar

The Sea Turtles and Tropical Ecology in Costa Rica Global Seminar may be of particular interest to marine biology students who want to study abroad during the summer.

Study Abroad As An SIO Major

Learn how YOU can study abroad as a SIO major. This session provides an overview of program types, recommended options for SIO majors, financial aid, and scholarship information. You will also have the opportunity to hear from a UCEAP Costa Rica past participant about her experience studying abroad.

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Course Search Tools

Stay on Track: Make Sure Study Abroad Courses Will Count

STEP 1

Search for courses offered by the university you wish to attend while you are studying abroad

STEP 2

Meet with your major & college advisors to see if those courses can be applied to your UC San Diego requirements

STEP 3

When you return from abroad, petition your classes to count toward your UC San Diego requirements

Make it happen

Financial Aid

Use your financial aid abroad
Our advisors can help you find programs that work with your aid
We have many different programs with varying costs

Scholarships

UC San Diego students receive over $500,000 in scholarships annually!
There are many different scholarship pools available
UC San Diego's Study Abroad office offers scholarship preparation workshops

WHEN YOU RETURN

Career

Work with the Career Center to update your resume and learn how to discuss your global experience in an interview

Meet with a career advisor

Connect

Connect with the network of other study abroad returnees, and prospective students at UC San Diego and throughout the world

visit returnee & alumni pages

Continue

Seek out additional international experiences, either here at UC San Diego, or on your own. There are so many options!

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