- BSc in Fisheries at the Auburn University is a 4 year, 120-credit program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Fisheries Science is influenced by the conservation, catching, marketing, managing, and processing of fish and is dealt with as a standout amongst the most vital territories in the field of Science.
- This field is an interdisciplinary one and necessities to gather information from various fields like Management, Oceanography, Ecology, Economics, and Biology.
- It is a multidisciplinary science, which draws on the disciplines of aquaculture including breeding, genetics, biotechnology, nutrition, farming, diagnosis of diseases in fishes, other aquatic resources, medical treatment of aquatic animals; fish processing including curing, canning, freezing, value addition.
Auburn University, Alabama, Auburn - Courses & Fees
Auburn, Alabama
University Public CollegeBachelor of Science [B.S] (Fisheries)
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 2.0 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
In broad terms, it involves capture including inland and sea, aquaculture, gears, navigation, oceanography, aquarium management, fish breeding, processing, export and import of seafood, special products and by-products, research, and related activities.
Followings are the career opportunities for the students:
- Fisheries Biologist
- Fisheries Extension Officer (AEO)
- Fisheries Officer
- Fishery Manager
- Fishery technician
- Fishery Observer
- Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO)
- District Fisheries Development Officer (DFDO)
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 |
| YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | $500 | Yes | N/A |
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