Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences — MS

The FAAS graduate program prepares students for productive careers in academia and the private and public sectors in aquaculture, aquatic resource management and ecology, and fisheries biology and management. The School offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (MS — thesis and non-thesis), Master of Aquaculture (MAq — non-thesis), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.

Students desiring admission for graduate study should have a degree from a recognized academic institution, adequate course work in biology, zoology, botany, chemistry, physics, and mathematics and submit GRE scores (can be waived by faculty). Otherwise qualified students lacking an adequate background in these areas may be admitted but may be required to correct deficiencies after they enroll at Auburn. Applicants must also meet minimum requirements of the Graduate School including English language requirements. Evaluation of applicants includes academic records, GPA, GRE scores (can be waived by faculty), letters of recommendation, and past professional history.

A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or its equivalent is required for admission. Equivalency is determined by credential evaluators in the Graduate School. When completing the Academic History section of the application, applicants must list each post-secondary institution they have attended, including any institutions at which they are currently enrolled.