MS Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources at University of Maine

Programme overview

A thesis-based M.S. training professionals for aquaculture and related industries, with a strong basis in biological and/or physical sciences and research in aquatic health, physiology and nutrition, aquaculture production, engineering, food science, social sciences, policy and economics. Faculty work with species including cod, salmon, oysters, seaweed and lobsters.

Faculty: School of Food and Agriculture | Department: Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources | Duration: Usually a minimum of 2 years full-time; part-time about twice as long | Intake: Rolling admission; coursework begins the semester after admission | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

The student plans a programme of study with an advisory committee, drawing on courses across UMaine graduate departments, and completes a research project, thesis and defense. Examples include statistics/experimental design (PSE 509 or FSN 524), seminars (AVS 633 or SMS 691) and responsible conduct of research (INT 601).

Career pathways

Aquaculture and related industries, or further academic training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in biology, animal science, food science, nutrition or engineering; GPA of at least 3.0 expected (lower GPAs may receive conditional acceptance requiring 9 credits at the 500 level with at least a 3.0 in each). Letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose are required; English proficiency required for non-native speakers.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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