Distance Education in Wildlife Forensic Sciences & Conservation

Tuition and Financial Aid

Investing in your education is a meaningful step toward advancing your career in wildlife forensic sciences and conservation. UF’s Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation graduate program offers competitive tuition rates for all students with no difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for the online format.

Whether you choose the Master of Science, Graduate Certificate, or Non-Degree option, this page outlines everything you need to know about tuition, fees, payment deadlines, financial aid, and employer reimbursement opportunities.

When estimating your tuition costs, note that the master’s program is 33 credits, the graduate certificate is 15 credits, and non-degree courses are generally 3 credits each.

Tuition & Fees

Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation Master of Science

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

UF Bursar – Tuition and Fees

Florida residents are exempt from the Non-Resident Fee, and the Non-Resident Student Financial Aid fee; MS students in the 100% Online Format are not charged the Activity and Service Fee, Athletic Fee, Health Fee, or Transportation Fee and are not able to access these services.

Please note that the online program is “self-supporting.” Per Florida Board of Governors Regulation 8.002, the term “self-supporting” describes a budgetary model and does not impact student financial aid eligibility.

Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation Graduate Certificate

PER CREDIT HOUR	Cost
Tuition	$525.00
Capital Improvement Fund	$6.76
Technology Fee	$6.56
Total Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour	$538.38

Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation Non-Degree Fees

PER CREDIT HOUR	Cost
Tuition	$525.00
Capital Improvement Fund	$6.76
Technology Fee	$6.56
Total Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour	$538.38

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. Visit the Bursar Office’s website for more information about Payment Options.

Financial Aid

The University of Florida offers financial aid for graduate students, including employment and loan programs. Graduate students should begin by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using UF’s school code: 001535.

Degree-seeking students can apply for student loans and learn more about their grant, scholarship, and loan options through UF’s Student Financial Affairs site. To learn more about how to activate military benefits, connect with the Office of Student Veteran Services.

Many employers offer continuing education benefits. We encourage you to speak with your supervisor or HR representative about:

Tuition reimbursement programs
Professional development funding
Workforce training or education incentives

These benefits can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket cost for graduate study.