Overview

Current research includes rearing fish and shrimp in irrigation systems, fish and shrimp nutrition and pathology, re-use of effluents as fertilizers for field crops and improving soils with fish wastes, and sustainable systems including aquaponics and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture.

The Aquaculture (Certificate NDP) program offered by The University of Arizona is especially designed for working professionals and international students who may want additional graduate experience on a flexible or reduced time scale.

Environmental Science

The Department of Environmental Science (ENVS) brings together a faculty of outstanding scientists, distinguished by their understanding of soil, water, and the environment, and their ability to carry out research and planning towards the solution of environmental and resource use problems.

The department offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Environmental Science, with focal areas in either Environmental Science, or Soil and Water Science. Also offered are an accelerated Master of Science degree in Environmental Science, dual Master of Science degrees in Journalism and Environmental Science, and in Business Administration and Environmental Science, and a Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Aquaculture

Freshwater and Marine Algae

Shrimp Pathology

Ichthyology

Aquatic Plants and the Environment

Environmental Microbiology

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

16 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

ALL applicants must be accepted for admission to both The Department of Environmental Science and The University of Arizona Graduate College. Minimum eligiblity requirements for admission to The Graduate College include completion of a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree and a 3.000 grade point average on a 4.000 grade scale.

Required application materials include the following:

An official on-line application for admission to the UA Graduate College.
Letter of Intent (one to two page letter specifying your area of interest and goals).

Three letters of recommendation (letters should be printed on letterhead and submitted electronically.
Official transcripts from ALL institutions attended. If you are currently in the process of completing a degree program, please mail your transcript, including your current course schedule, and later submit a MANDATORY final, official transcript that lists your graduation date and degree awarded.

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Tuition Fee

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International

34100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34100 USD per year
National

34100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34100 USD per year
In-State

14900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14900 USD per year

Living costs for Tucson

830 - 1140 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Tucson

Funding

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