Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences - MS

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Program Setting

School of Forest Resources & Conservation

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 28
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis
Minimum Credits: 30
Typical Length: 2-3 years
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Requirement Details: GRE scores – general test only, taken within five years. Typical combined scores range from approximately 295-305.
Category: Marine Biology - Water Resources - Wildlife Science - Natural Resource Management
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Concentrations
  • Aquaculture
  • Aquatic Animal Health
  • Conservation and Management of Aquatic Environments
  • Sustainable Fisheries
Description

The SFRC’s program in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences conducts research, teaching, and extension programs in four broad areas:

  • Sustainable fisheries
  • Aquaculture
  • Aquatic animal health
  • Conservation and management of aquatic environments

The School’s program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences leads to the Master of Science, Master of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (non-thesis), and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a program in fisheries and aquatic sciences.

The MS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences is designed to train graduate students for entry-level, professional positions in fisheries biology, aquatic resource management, aquaculture, aquatic animal health, and related areas; and to provide a solid, scientific foundation for further graduate work leading to the PhD degree. Graduates of the MS program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences have readily found employment with the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Water Management Districts, US Fish and Wildlife Service, other state and federal agencies, and with the private sector. Some students have continued their education in other advanced degree programs.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $15,067
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $6,370
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Assistantships Available:
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% Receiving Aid:
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More Info
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Other Programs In Department:
Fisheries and Aquatic Science - MFAS Fisheries and Aquatic Science - PhD Forest Resources and Conservation - MS Forest Resources and Conservation - MFRC Forest Resources and Conservation - PhD Environmental Education and Communication - Certificate Ecological Restoration - Certificate Forest Health & Resilience - Certificate Natural Resource Policy and Administration - Certificate Quantitative Fisheries Science - Certificate Aquaculture and Fish Health - Certificate
Category: Marine Biology - Water Resources - Wildlife Science - Natural Resource Management
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