In order to dive as a Scientific Diver for UCSB, a diver must successfully complete UCSB’s 100-hour Dive Safety Course. This course is offered twice a year and is required for an open water scuba diver who wants to work as a scientific diver for UCSB. Training in the classroom, pool and ocean allows UCSB to meet scientific diving standards and is designed to fine-tune your diving skills and introduce scientific diving techniques. Interested divers should review the course requirements and submit an on-line application.

 

 

In order to dive as a Scientific Diver for UCSB, a diver must successfully complete UCSB’s 100-hour Dive Safety Course.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Before the start of the course you are required to be:
    1. Certified as an Open-Water Diver with a min of 12 logged dives SINCE entry level training was completed AND;
    2. Min of 4 cold water (<70F) logged dives within the past 6 months.
  2. Review Course Requirement Packet
  3. Review Coastal Fund Undergraduate Support Fee Program
  4. Submit an On-line Application

Applications are due at least 2 months prior to start of course.
Space is limited and priority is given to UCSB faculty, staff and students.

Course Inquiries

Fall's Scientific Diver Course

  • All dates required:
    • Sept. 2-5; 8-12; 15-16
  • Applications for the fall course can be submitted on May 1st

Fall Dates: Dive Course is full. Contact the DSO to be put on a waitlist.

Spring's Scientific Diver Course

  • Offered during UCSB's Spring Break plus 2-3 weekends
  • Course dates will be available by November
  • Applications for the spring course can be submitted on Nov 1st