Overview

Science Communication from University of California, Santa Cruz is focusing entirely on practical training through rigorous coursework and diverse internships. It's the only graduate science writing program in the U.S. that requires a degree in science and experience in research.

Careers

Our alumni, more than 350 strong, work as reporters and editors at the nation's top science magazines, online news services, research agencies, universities, and medical centers. About half of our graduates freelance, mainly to live where they wish and to cover the science that captivates them.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reporting science news; writing and editing workshop.

Visual journalism and multimedia instruction

Photography,

Social media and video fundamentals.

Science feature writing;

Multimedia reporting and storytelling.

Investigative and policy reporting; profiles.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Cruz, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Résumé

A Statement of Purpose is required:

A Personal History Statement is also required:

Degree in science or engineering (i.e. bachelor's, master's, postbacc, PhD)

Academic research or professional experience in your field (six months minimum)

Three to five strong letters of recommendation

English Proficiency

GPA 3.0

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Tuition Fee

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International

29934 USD/year

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National

29934 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 29934 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

14832 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 14832 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Santa Cruz

1710 - 2560 USD /month

Living costs

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