Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures)
Field of Study:
$16,480/Yr
As a major in fisheries and allied aquacultures, students will receive a strong foundation in chemistry, mathematics and biology while learning how to apply these subjects to managing fresh and saltwater aquatic resources. This degree will equip students with an understanding of the principles used in solving problems with aquatic resources and the awareness to provide safe, reliable food through aquaculture production. Graduates of this program are also prepared for veterinary medicine and other professional and graduate schools.
AQUACULTURE
The aquaculture option provides courses such as Hatchery Management, Aquaculture Production, Introduction to Fish Health and Water Sciences.
AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The aquatic resource management option will prepare you in assessment and management of the flora and fauna of aquatic environments. Course offerings include Limnology, Ischthyology, Marine Ecology and Wetland Biology.
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
The fisheries management option will prepare students for the management of fish populations in reservoirs, rivers and streams to improve recreational fishing. Course offerings include Management of Small Impoundments, Genetics, Hatchery Management and Conservation Biology.
FISHERIES PRE-PROFESSIONAL
The fisheries pre-professional option will equip students with a strong foundation in the biological and physical sciences as well as fisheries sciences. It will also prepare you for Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine and other professional schools, including graduate school.
The Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures programme is offered at Auburn University.
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Regular Application Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $16480 (USD 16480) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board(On Campus/Off Campus) | $7499 (USD 7499) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3614 (USD 3614) |
| Total Cost | $11113 (USD 11113) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $32810 (USD 32810) |
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
Central agencies recruit fisheries graduates as technical officers and assistant directors in
- Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
- Export Inspection Agency ( EIA)
- Coastal Aquaculture Authority of India (CAA)
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Fisheries Survey of India (FSI)
- National Institute of Oceanography(NIO)
- Indian National Centre for Ocean and Information Services(INCOIS), Hyderabad
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 | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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