1. Murray State University
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  4. BS Fisheries or Aquatic Biology

BS Fisheries or Aquatic Biology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Murray State University

Program Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences at Murray State University offers a four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in the area of fisheries or aquatic biology. This program is designed to provide students with solid foundations in biology, chemistry and applied mathematics, and advanced courses in fisheries biology or aquatic biology. Development of problem solving and communication skills, and an understanding of resource management are major objectives of the program. Students who successfully complete either option are well prepared to compete for state and federal jobs or for admission to graduate programs. Students graduating in the fisheries option meet certification requirements of the American Fisheries Society.

Program Key Stats

$20767 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

High School Diploma OR Graduation Certificate, Transcripts for all years of high school with a minimum GPA of 2.0, Minimum SAT score of 910 with minimum of 450 on Reading section, Degree from a secondary school located in a country where English is the native language, British / Cambridge International Examinations: GCE, GCSE, IGCSE, AICE, or the HIGCSE certificate with five O-Level subject passes, TOEFL ibT of 71 minimum on Academic Test with no band less than 16, IELTS 6.0 minimum on Academic Test with no band less than 5.0

Career Options

  • Fishery Aquatic Biologist
  • Bacteriologist
  • Natural Resources Program Manager
  • Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)
  • Assistant Scientist
  • Aquatics

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