UF’s Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation graduate program offers competitive tuition for all students.
Our program does not differentiate between in-state and out-of-state tuition.
Please note that the online graduate program’s tuition is slightly different than the in-person Wildlife Ecology and Conservation program.
Estimated fees are subject to change between academic years. More information on tuition and fees is available on the Bursar Office’s website.
Tuition
| ESTIMATED COSTS | 1 CREDIT | 3 CREDITS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Forensics Master of Science | $575.00 | $1,725.00 | 33 credits: $18,975.00 |
| Wildlife Forensics Graduate Certificate | $525.00 | $1,575.00 | 15 credits: $7,875.00 |
M.S. Degree Programs Tuition & Fees
| PER CREDIT HOUR | RESIDENTIAL (Florida Resident) | RESIDENTIAL (Out-of-State Resident) | ONLINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition — Graduate Rate | $448.73 | $448.73 | $575.00 |
| Capital Improvement Fund | $6.76 | $6.76 | $6.76 |
| Student Financial Aid | $22.43 | $22.43 | $22.43 |
| Technology Fee | $6.56 | $6.56 | $6.56 |
| Activity and Service Fee | $19.06 | $19.06 | * |
| Athletic Fee | $1.90 | $1.90 | * |
| Health Fee | $15.81 | $15.81 | * |
| Transportation Access | $9.44 | $9.44 | * |
| Non-Resident Fee | * | $759.23 | * |
| Non-Resident Student Financial Aid | * | $37.96 | * |
| Total Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour | $530.69 | $1,327.88 | $610.75 |
Please note that the online program is “self-supporting.” Per Florida Board of Governor Regulations 8.002, the term “self-supporting” describes a budgetary model and does not impact student financial aid eligibility.
Non-Degree Tuition and Fees
| PER CREDIT HOUR | FEE |
|---|---|
| Capitol Improvement | $6.79 |
| Technology | $6.56 |
| Total Fees Per Credit Hour | $13.32 |
Wildlife Forensics Graduate Certificate Fees
| PER CREDIT HOUR | FEE |
|---|---|
| Capitol Improvement | $6.79 |
| Technology | $6.56 |
| Total Fees Per Credit Hour | $13.32 |
Tuition, including fees, is due per semester approximately two weeks after the start of classes and is based on the number of credit hours for which you are registered in that semester.
Students may be responsible for other costs including required textbooks and course materials.
Learn more about financial aid and scholarship options from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Paying Your Tuition
Tuition and fees are due each term by the posted Fee Payment deadline. Failure to pay in full by the established deadline may result in additional fees, holds, and/or removal from courses.
The University of Florida offers several methods to pay your tuition and fees, including online options.
To make a payment by electronic check (e-check), credit/debit card or international payment via Convera, log into ONE.UF, select “View My Account” under the Campus Finances (Bursar) section, then choose “Make a Payment.”
Visit the Bursar Office’s website for more information about Payment Options.
Additional information can be found on the Bursar’s Frequently Asked Questions.