Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences - Fisheries, Aquatic Resources and Aquaculture] From Auburn University

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).

Career for fisheries and aquaculture graduates are available with a variety of employers, including state and central government agencies, academic institutions, and fish farms. Government agencies and industry organizations recruit positions like aquaculture farmers, shellfish culturists, hatchery technicians, biological science technicians, fish research assistants, etc. Many career options exist in this field in both public and private sectors from aquaculture to sea farming of fish, shellfish, and marine organisms. Entry-level aquaculture jobs require either a high school diploma or an undergraduate degree in aquaculture and fisheries, but more advanced positions require a master's or doctorate degree.

In-State Governments, job opportunities exist in the fisheries department for fisheries graduates for the post of Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO)/ Fisheries Extension Officer (FEO) and District Fisheries Development Officer. Career opportunities also exist for high school diploma holders in aquaculture farming. However, an increasing number of employers in this industry prefer job candidates with some post-secondary education. Certain aquaculture careers even require a graduate-level education and higher degree programs for research and teaching at many colleges and universities.

In foreign countries associate's and bachelor's degrees in fisheries or aquaculture provide the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a variety of aquaculture careers. Students in 2-year programs can typically pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree to enter the job market upon graduation and can earn an Associate of Science to transfer into a 4-year academic program. Apart from the scope for higher education in fisheries in countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, and European countries, there are demands for fisheries professionals in the aquaculture and processing sectors in Gulf and African countries also. There is a number of fisheries graduates doing business in foreign countries in the field of aquaculture, export & import.