Overview
Our students in the Fisheries and Mariculture program from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi enjoy a low student-faculty ratio and opportunities to study the biology of ecologically and commercially important Gulf of Mexico species as well as economically important cultured marine species.
Key Features
- Nearly all students receive financial support from assistantships, fellowships, or scholarships awarded by the university and by private and public agencies.
- Faculty members supervise student research on topics ranging from fisheries ecology to habitat restoration and aquatic animal nutrition. In addition to university facilities, students can also conduct research at partner institutions including the Texas AgriLife Mariculture laboratories and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Marine Development Center fish hatchery.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mariculture Techniques
- Mariculture
- Statistical Methods in Research
- Fisheries Ecology and Management
- Fisheries Techniques
- Statistical Methods in Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Marine Engineering Marine Studies Environmental Sciences View 701 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or University attended (Foreign College credits/transcripts require an official foreign evaluation. Please click here). TAMU-CC transcript is not required.
- Essay (Approximately 300-400 words in length which includes educational and career goals)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores are required for International applicants from countries where English is not the native language.(Within two years of the date of application)
Tuition Fee
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International
10652 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10652 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
10652 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10652 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
4884 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4884 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Corpus Christi
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.