- BSc in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences - Pre-Professional at the Auburn University is a 4 year, 120-credit program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The degree is intended to equip students with a broad understanding of fundamental scientific principles needed to develop solutions for the increasing pressures on our aquatic resources and the need to provide safe, reliable food through aquaculture production.
- Through a sequence of courses, students specialize in emphasis areas of aquatic ecology, fisheries management, marine resources, or aquaculture.
- The FISH Pre-Vet/Pre-Professional area of emphasis provides students with a broad base of scientific knowledge necessary for success in the College of Veterinary Medicine, other professional schools, or graduate school.
- Careers for graduates include work in environmental management, fisheries resource management, extension, and commercial aquaculture production, processing, and marketing.
Auburn University, Alabama, Auburn - Courses & Fees
Auburn, Alabama
University Public CollegeBachelor of Science [B.S] (Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences - Pre-Professional)
4 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
$20,094/Yr
$20,094 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Regular Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $16480 | $16480 | $16480 | $16480 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3614 | $3614 | $3614 | $3614 |
| Total Fees | $20094 | $20094 | $20094 | $20094 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Room and Board(On Campus/Off Campus) | $7499 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must graduate from a U.S. high school.
- Students must have their foreign transcripts evaluated by an independent credentials evaluator.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS scores are only considered official when they are sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- International Student and Scholar Services will process an I-20 or DS-2019 (U.S. DHS Certificates of Eligibility) needed for visa applications after students have been formally admitted to Auburn.
- For undergraduate students, ISSS normally receives and processes the admissions paperwork needed to create these documents approximately a week after students have received admission notification.
- For graduate students, this occurs approximately two weeks after students have been fully accepted by the Graduate School.
Career and Placement after Course
You will also get the opportunity to work abroad where you can do business in the field of aquaculture, fish processing export, and import. Fisheries professionals in aquaculture sectors are demanded in African countries.
In the field of fisheries, you can become an aquaculturist, farm manager, exporter, trader, breeder and modern fisherman, etc.
The Job titles of fisheries are given below:
- Fisheries Biologist
- Fisheries Extension Officer (AEO)
- Fisheries Officer
- Fishery Manager
- Fishery technician
- Fishery Observer
- Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO)
- District Fisheries Development Officer (DFDO)
Recruiters
- Fisheries Development Board
- Food Department
- Banks
- Food Processing and Technology
- Fish Breeding Farms
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | No | N/A |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | $4000 | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Microsoft Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Feb 9, 2024 |
| YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
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