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PhD Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

A thesis-based PhD training professionals for aquaculture and related industries or further academic work, with research across aquatic health, physiology and nutrition, aquaculture production, engineering, food science, social sciences, policy and economics.

Faculty: School of Food and Agriculture  |  Department: Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources  |  Duration: Usually a minimum of 4 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, completes original research and a dissertation with defense; at least one co-authored, accepted, original manuscript is required.

Career pathways

Aquaculture and related industries, or further academic training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree or equivalent in a science-related discipline plus prior research experience; alternatively enter the M.S. and move to the PhD track after 2 years if the committee agrees. 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.

Intake: Rolling admission; coursework begins the semester after admission

Duration: Usually a minimum of 4 years full-time; part-time about twice as long

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