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MS and PhD in Aquatic and Fisheries Science

Graduate degrees.

The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) offers two graduate degrees with an optional additional credential in data sciences:

Master of Science in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (MS)

The following courses are required for all students in the SAFS graduate program.

• QSCI 482 , Statistical Inference in Applied Research, 5 credits
• FISH Current Topics aka “5-TEENS” (FISH 510-514), minimum of 2 courses/4 credits , Current Topics series, 2-5 credits
• FISH 521 , Research Proposal Writing, 4 credits
• FISH 522 , Hot Topics in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences 2 credits

SAFS M.S. students need a minimum of 45 credits to graduate, which will include a combination of courses, seminars, and thesis credits.

More information: https://fish.uw.edu/students/advising/forms-guidelines-handbooks/

UW Graduate School Degree Policies & Procedures: https://grad.uw.edu/policies-procedures/

Doctor of Philosophy in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (PhD)

SAFS PhD students need a minimum of 90 credits to graduate, which will include a combination of courses, seminars, and thesis credits.

Data Science Option in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences

The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences Data Science Option (SAFS DSO) curriculum at the Master’s (M.S.) and Doctorate (Ph. D.) levels is designed to provide the breadth and depth of knowledge needed for a successful career at the interface of applied aquatic sciences and data science. The primary learning outcome for the SAFS DSO is for students to have professional working proficiency – gained through coursework – in data management, data visualization, software engineering (data focused), and statistical modeling.

Students complete courses from three out of four of the following areas. Each area lists current courses offered within SAFS and other departments on the UW Seattle campus that will satisfy the requirement in that area.

A minimum of 11 credits is required as follows

• 9 credits from courses in 3 of 4 topic areas below
• 2 credits of eScience seminar – minimum 2 quarters, 1 credit each

The 11 total credits for the DSO may be counted toward the minimum of 45 credits required for the SAFS MS degree or the 90 credits for the SAFS PhD degree. The 11+ data science option credits are not explicit requirements of the standard SAFS MS or PhD program.

DATA SCIENCE TOPIC AREAS:

Software Development for Data Science

• FISH 549 (3cr) Introduction to Environmental Data Science ( FISH 497A, WIN2021 will also apply )
• CSE 583 (4cr) Software Development for Data Scientists
• CHEM E 546 (3cr) Software Engineering for Molecular Data Scientists
• AMATH 583 (5cr) High Performance Scientific Computing
• M E 574 (3cr) Introduction to Applied Parallel Computing for Engineers

Data Management and/or Data Visualization

• FISH 554 (2cr) Beautiful Graphics in R
• FISH 546 (3cr) Bioinformatics for Environmental Sciences
• CSE 412 (4cr) Introduction to Data Visualization
• CSE 414 (4cr) Introduction to Database Systems
• CSE 544 (4cr) Principles of Database Systems
• HCDE 411/511 (4cr) Information Visualization

Department-Specific Course Options Related to Data Science

• FISH 558 (5cr) Decision Analysis in Natural Resource Management
• FISH 559 (5cr) Numerical Computing for the Natural Resources
• FISH 576 (2-5cr) Applied Stock Assessment I
• FISH 577 (2-5cr) Applied Stock Assessment II
• GENOME 569 (1.5cr) Bioinformatics Workflows for High-Throughput Sequencing Experiment

Advanced Statistics and/or Statistical Modeling

• FISH 458 (5cr) Advanced Ecological Modeling
• FISH 556 (5cr) Spatio-temporal Models for Ecologists
• FISH 560 (4cr) Applied Multivariate Statistics for Ecologists
• QERM 514 (4cr) Analysis of Ecological and Environmental Data I
• FISH 550 (4cr) Applied Time Series Analysis
• FISH 551 (4cr) Data and Resource-limited Methods in Fisheries Management
• FISH 555 (4cr) Age-Structured Models in Fisheries Stock Assessment
• FISH 557 (4cr) Demographic Estimation & Modeling
• ATM S 552 (3cr) Objective Analysis
• AMATH 582 (5cr) Computational Methods for Data Analysis
• AMATH 563 (5cr) Inferring Structure of Complex Systems
• AMATH 515 (5cr) Optimization: Fundamentals and Applications
• CSE/STAT 416 (4cr) Introduction to Machine Learning
• STAT 435 (4cr) Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning
• CSE 546 (4cr) Machine Learning
• STAT 535 (3cr) Statistical Learning: Modeling, Prediction, and Computing
• M E/E E 578 (4cr) Convex Optimization
• M E 599 (1-5cr) Special Topics: Machine Learning Control
• CSE 599 (1-5cr) Special Topics: Deep Reinforcement Learning
• Genome 559 (3cr) Introduction to Statistical and Computational Genomics

Research-Focussed Program

Students often begin their research project in the first quarter. Required coursework is minimal to allow for a self-designed plan of study tailored to support the research project. Most MS students complete the program with at least one publication and most PhD students graduate with multiple publications. 

Faculty Adviser

Faculty review all applicants to the graduate program and offer admission to work in their lab. On occasion, an applicant might receive an offer of admission to two different labs and would therefore get to choose. Faculty track student progress and provide mentorship. The adviser assists the student in planning initial coursework and may aid the development of a research program. The faculty adviser usually becomes the chairperson of the student’s supervisory committee or may assist in finding another appropriate faculty member who can supervise the student’s research.

Our current admissions cycle is for an Autumn Quarter start, and we begin accepting applications each year on September 1. The application submission deadline is November 15 for both domestic and international applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to contact potential advisers in the Fall, and definitely no later than February. You can review the online faculty profiles to determine whether your research background, interests, and objectives fit with one (or more) of the SAFS faculty and contact them accordingly. You do not need to have a specific research project in mind when you apply. However, you should have a clear idea of the type of research that you’d like to pursue and which SAFS faculty members are best suited to supervise your prospective research.

Please learn more about the admission process.

View more information about the Graduate School’s admissions policies and procedures at UW Office of Graduate Admissions . Admission and enrollment statistics can be found at Graduate School Statistics and Reports .

Funding is a critical aspect of admission. All of our graduate students are funded through four possible avenues: 1. research or teaching assistantships, 2. employer support, 3. other forms of aid (e.g., governmental sponsorship) or 4. SAFS fellowships.  Please learn more about how graduate students are funded in our program.

Degree Options

We hold MS and PhD students to the same standards – both are valuable; therefore, we have a unique structure allowing students that do not already hold a masters to seamlessly expand their thesis to a PhD with committee support. If you do not already hold a master’s by the time you begin the program, we ask that you apply through the UW Graduate School’s MS application portal but note on your application your intent to complete a PhD. 

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Program information.

Director: Terrell “Red” Baker III Graduate Coordinator: Donald Behringer

Since 1937 the Change to School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences has prepared students for professional careers caring for natural resources. We emphasize the role of people in managing both terrestrial and aquatic systems, to produce the myriad of benefits and services they provide. Our faculty have a broad range of interests, including ecology, economics/policy, and recreation/education, and are united by an interest in environmental resources, rather than by traditional academic discipline. The School is composed of three programmatic areas: Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Forest Resources and Conservation, and Geomatics. Combined, these programs offer seven different degree options (including two professional masters degrees), as well as concentrations and certificates in a diversity of specific areas.

The School’s program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences leads to the Master of Science, Master of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (nonthesis), and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Minimum requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.

The Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences program also offers a combination bachelor’s/master’s degree program. Contact the academic coordinator for information.

The School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences conducts research, teaching, and extension programs in four broad areas:

• Sustainable fisheries
• Aquaculture
• Aquatic animal health
• Conservation and management of aquatic environments

Faculty encompass both freshwater and marine environments, as well as managed aquaculture systems. Collaborators include the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, National Biological Survey, National Marine Fisheries Service, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Mote Marine Laboratory, the US Geologic Survey, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and others. Academic programs are structured to emphasize direct engagement of students with faculty. Further information, including specific degree options, faculty biographies, and information on the admissions process, is available at https://ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu .

Degrees Offered with a Major in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

• without a concentration
• concentration in Geographic Information Systems
• concentration in Natural Resource Policy and Administration
• concentration in Wetland Sciences

Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.

School of Forest Resources and Conservation Courses

Geomatics departmental courses, fisheries and aquatic sciences program courses, forest resources and conservation program courses, college of agricultural and life sciences courses, fisheries & aquatic sciences (phd).

SLO 1     Knowledge         Describe and explain key concepts, theories and information in their discipline.

SLO 2     Knowledge         Apply the scientific method and the appropriate methodologies to the generation of new knowledge.

SLO 3     Skills      Communicate effectively in both written and oral form.

SLO 4     Skills      Develop and execute proper experimental or sampling designs.

SLO 5     Skills      Utilize critical thinking to evaluate spoken and written communications.

SLO 6     Professional Behavior    Work in teams with peers; interact honestly, ethically and with cultural sensitivity; translate skills, knowledge and motivation into observable behaviors related to success in specific situations.

Fisheries & Aquatic sciences (MFAS)

SLO 2     Knowledge         Apply the appropriate methodologies to the synthesis of existing knowledge.

SLO 4     Skills      Develop and execute proper project design.

fisheries & Aquatic Sciences (MS)

SLO 1     Knowledge         Describe and explain key concepts, theories and information into their discipline.

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MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE

The cycle of studies leading to the doctoral degree in Marine Biotechnology and Aquaculture is composed of:

• a “Specialization”, not conferring a degree, consisting of a set of curricular units corresponding to 30 ECTS credits. It confers a diploma of “Specialization” in Marine Biotechnology and Aquaculture;
• a curricular unit called thesis project, allocated to the second semester curricular, corresponding to 30 ECTS;
• a scientific thesis, original and specially made for this purpose, corresponding to 180 out of the total of 240 ECTS credits in the study cycle, which will be approved by public examinations in order to obtain a PhD in Marine Biotechnology and Aquaculture.

CURRICULAR PLAN

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Holders of a Master’s degree or equivalent in the scope of Life Sciences and Environment and Engineering, namely Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Oceanography, Biotechnology, Marine Sciences and Technologies or related areas;
• Holders of a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Life Sciences and Environment and Engineering, who hold a particularly relevant academic, scientific or professional curriculum which is recognized as attesting to the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the legal and statutory body of the Universities of Porto and Minho;
• Holders of degrees awarded by foreign universities provided that they demonstrate curricularly an adequate basic scientific preparation in accordance with paragraph 1.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree average> 17 (weighting 60%)
• Undergraduate and Master’s degree -16 (55% weighting)
• Average degree and master’s degree -15 (weighting 50%)
• Undergraduate and Master’s degree 14 or <14 (45% weighting)
• Publications in indexed journals SCI> 5 publications (30% weighting)
• Publications in indexed journals SCI – 2 to 4 publications (25% weighting)
• Publications in indexed journals SCI – 1 (weighting 20%)
• Publications in indexed journals SCI – 0 (15% weighting)
• Ability to use English as a working language (5% weighting)
• Motivation letter – Very motivated (5% weighting)
• Motivation letter – motivated (3% weighting)
• Letter of motivation – No motivation or no letter (1% weighting)

Criteria for the tie-break of candidates: The scientific evaluation criterion will be used to rank the tied candidates.

PARTNER INSTITUTIONS

UNIVERSITY OF MINHO

TUITION FEES

Full time: EU Students 2750€/Year*

Partial time: EU Students 1650€/Year*

Full time: Non-EU Students 4500€/Year*

Partial time: Non-EU Students 2700€/Year*

*valid for 2019/2020

APPLICATION TAXES

Registration fee, application deadlines, available places.

1st phase 10 2nd phase 10 3rd phase remaining places from the first two phases (Total 20)

4 years (full time)

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Degree programs.

• Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences — MAq
• Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences — MS
• Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences — PhD

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 Department 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. 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, letters of recommendation, and past professional history.

The thesis-based Master of Science degree prepares the student for aquatic resource or aquaculture related careers as well as further studies toward a PhD degree. A minimum of 30 semester hours of 6000-level or above are required. A minimum of 21 semester hours (which includes FISH 7990 ) of 6000-level and above courses must be taken within the major area of concentration and at least an additional 9 hours taken in a separate but closely related area of concentration. A minimum of 4 semester hours of FISH 7990 (Research and Thesis) is required but no more than 6 semester hours may be counted toward the degree. In addition to the required course work, the student must complete research and a written thesis and pass a comprehensive examination on research and course work as defined by the student’s advisory committee.

The non-thesis Master of Science degree prepares the student for a variety of less research focused aquatic resource or aquaculture related careers. A minimum of 34 semester hours, including at least 3 hours from one of these courses,  FISH 7460 , FISH 7900 , FISH 7920 , or FISH 7960 , are required. In addition to the required course work, the student must pass a comprehensive examination on their relevant experiences and course work as defined by the student’s advisory committee.

The MAq is a non-thesis degree that prepares a student for a career in aquaculture management or extension. The degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 40 semester hours beyond the bachelors’ degree and includes a 3- to 5-month internship. In addition, students must pass a comprehensive oral examination after completion of all course work and internship.

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree program usually requires that the student has a master’s degree from a recognized graduate program. The doctoral program emphasizes original scholarly research and includes significant advanced coursework. The PhD degree requires a minimum of 60 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, of which a minimum of 31 hours must be taken through Auburn University, and a dissertation describing original research. A minimum of 30 hours must be graded graduate courses. The minimum and maximum number of hours of dissertation research ( FISH 8990 ) is 10. Students must pass a general examination, often called the "preliminary examination," typically taken after all graded course work is completed, to become a PhD candidate. The exam includes a written exam followed by an oral exam. The student becomes a candidate for the degree on successful completion of the general examination. After completion of the dissertation, the student must pass a final oral examination defending the dissertation.

All graduate students are expected to be engaged in service to the department’s research and education programs as deemed appropriate by the academic adviser and department head. All students receiving departmental assistantships must be registered for at least one course (any course of at least 1 credit hour carrying an Auburn University course number) during each academic term of the assistantship. International students must meet visa requirements for coursework load. All graduate students must present an exit seminar in the department for which credit will be given as either FISH 7950 for master’s or FISH 8950 for PhD’s.

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PHD IN AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

GRADUATE PROFILE

A PhD graduate in Aquaculture and Fisheries management will be able to:

• Teach aquaculture and fisheries courses in universities and other institutions.
• Provide advisory/ consultancy works to policy makers, investors and other relevant stakeholders in aquaculture and fisheries
• Devise management plans to meet national needs of using aquatic resources in a sustainable manner
• Apply appropriate technologies for the efficient and sustainable utilization of fisheries resources 
• Adapt the contemporary scientific knowledge on aquaculture and fisheries practices to ensure sustainable utilization of fisheries resources
• Facilitate the link between higher institutions, communities, and other stakeholders towards the common goals of fighting community problems and for sustainable utilization of the fisheries and other aquatic resources
• Develop and implement aquaculture projects and business ventures

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admissions to the program are competitive based on the following criteria:

• Applicants need to have Master Degree in Aquaculture and/or Fisheries, Biology, Animal Sciences, Wetlands Management, Environmental Sciences and other related fields which will be determined by the Department Graduate Committee (DGC) of Department of Biology
• Applicants need to have an MSc cumulative grade point average (cGPA) of 3.00 and above from accredited higher learning institution
• Submit a preliminary synopsis of planned PhD research for review and approval, and admission depends on availability and consent of advisor
• Successful performance (i.e. a minimum of 50 %) in the aptitude examination that encompass basic knowledge on subject matter, language test, basic computer skills, research ethics and others. The purpose of the examination is to ascertain whether a candidate is capable of the independent and thoughtful research required for the PhD program.
• Having publication(s) in (a) reputable journal(s) is an added advantage
• Based on the DGC assessment, candidates whose MSc background are not directly or related to Fisheries and Aquaculture will be required to take the bridge courses from the MSc program in Aquaculture and Fisheries before becoming eligible to register for the PhD courses proper (see Section 16).

DURATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAM

Duration of the study is 4 years. A candidate who fails to complete within the set schedule must present an acceptable justification in consultation with his/her research supervisor(s) for possible extension as per the existing JU regulation pertaining to the case.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A candidate must fulfill the following requirements of the School of Graduate studies (SGS) of Jimma University (JU) for graduation:

• A candidate should have a minimum course work of 12 credit hours and dissertation work of 12 credit hours.
• A Cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) of 3.00 must be obtained in the course works 
• No less than “B” grade(s) in any course(s) taken
• If there is a chance to link a candidate’s project to foreign universities a candidate in the sandwich scheme is required to spend at least 1 ½ years at the Department, Jimma University. Six credit hours of the 12 required graduate courses may be completed by residence courses taken at an accredited University or institute other than Jimma University. However, the equivalence of the courses taken abroad will be evaluated against the course list of the launched program.
• The Doctoral Dissertation shall constitute individual effort in academic pursuits to identify and analyze problems by applying sound methodology. A Doctoral Dissertation shall constitute the partial fulfillment of the requirement to the PhD Degree program. To be eligible for graduation, a candidate should:
• Publish at least one article in reputable peer reviewed journals.
• Submit at least one manuscript to a publisher and produce evidence of submission from editorial board
• Make oral paper presentation at one national or international level
• Present a compiled monograph for final open public defense of his/her Doctoral Dissertation.
• However, special cases can be entertained to permit a candidate to defend the Doctoral Dissertation by getting approval/advice from the candidate’s advisory board in consultation with respective supervisor(s) regardless of the criteria listed in a & b above.
• A candidate must successfully defend his/her Dissertation. If the student’s dissertation is rated “Fail”, he/she may be allowed to re-correct his/her work in a maximum duration of 6 months grace period.
• The result of the Dissertation evaluation will be an average of one external examiner (hereafter defined as a relevant professional outside Jimma University, either from Ethiopia or abroad) and one internal examiner (hereafter defined as a relevant professional from within Jimma University). A student must first submit the thesis, in an acceptable form, to the Advisor, who will return it, with comments, within six weeks. The revised Doctoral thesis may then be passed to the Advisory Committee which will then determine whether the Thesis is ready for submission.  The student’s advisor(s) in consultation with the Advisory Committee recommend potential external and internal examiners. The public oral defense of the thesis is arranged by the Department and conducted according to rules and regulations of Jimma University.

DEGREE NOMENCLATURE

Upon successful completion of the program, the candidate will be awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Biology (Aquaculture and Fisheries Management) ; In Amharic: የፍልስፍና ዶክትሬት ዲግሪ በስነ-ሕይወት (አኳካልቸር ና የዓሳ ሀብት አስተዳደር)

LIST OF COURSES

Course breakdown.

Based on the DGC assessment, candidates whose MSc background are not directly or related to Fisheries and Aquaculture will be required to take the following bridge courses from the MSc program in Aquaculture and Fisheries before becoming eligible to register for the PhD courses proper during Year I Semester I. Consequently, for such students the course work duration before proceeding to the PhD Dissertation will be one and half academic year. These courses are considered part of the student’s PhD training and thus appear on the student’s academic transcript. The course schedule for students taking bridge courses will accordingly extend from Year I Semester I through Year II Semester I i.e. one and half academic year.

Year I Semester I ( for students taking bridge courses )

Year I    Semester I    (Year I Semester II, for students taking bridge courses )

Year I    Semester II (Year II Semester I, for students taking bridge courses )

Year II    Semester I (Year II Semester II, for students taking bridge courses )

M.S. &  Ph.D.  in Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences

Feeding a growing population & protecting our natural resources.

Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences   is one of the world’s premier warm-water fisheries programs. Our graduate degree offerings include the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy, with emphases in aquaculture, aquatic ecology and fishery management.  

Our programs  prepare students for productive careers in academia and the private and public sectors in aquaculture, aquatic resource management and ecology, and fisheries biology and management.  

Coursework may also be taken for credit at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab or the Gulf Coast Research Lab.

Master’s & Doctoral Programs

The information below is a brief description of Master and Doctoral Programs in Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences offered by our department. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Current Level Assistantship

• M.S.: $18,503-$25,000 and Ph.D.: $20,484-27,500 (all 0.5 FTE, 12 months of support).
• The exact amount is at the department’s discretion and is subject to change by the college and Auburn University.
• Salaries are paid in accordance with the budget policies and payroll procedures of the university.

Recommended Application Deadlines

• We follow graduate school deadlines: new students must be accepted 45 (domestic) or 90 (international) days before the start of the target semester.

GRE Requirements

• Required unless waived by faculty.

Departmental Preference

• Prospective graduate students should identify a faculty member who will support their application before applying since faculty don’t have access to applications.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.)

The doctoral program in fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic sciences emphasizes original scholarly research and includes significant advanced coursework.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates with a Ph.D. in fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic sciences from Auburn University will:  

• Be able to defend their perspectives relative to primary literature in their area of expertise .  
• Comprehend the scientific method and be able to apply it in their area of expertise .  
• Demonstrate effective oral communication skills within their area of specialization  and  be fluent in the specific technical language needed to describe aquaculture production systems, fish diseases, fish nutrition, fisheries management, etc.  
• Be able to effectively write about their area of expertise (nutrition, genetics, conservation, etc.) using the appropriate scientific terminology.  
• Gain practical knowledge and skills to be competitive in the job market .  

CURRICULUM & REQUIREMENTS

The doctoral program emphasizes original scholarly research and includes significant advanced coursework. The Ph .D.  requires a minimum of 60 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, of which a minimum of 31 hours must be taken through Auburn University, and a dissertation describing original research.  

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Master of Science (M.S.)

The Master of Science degree prepares our graduates for careers in aquatic resource or aquaculture as well as further studies toward a Ph.D.

Graduates who have earned an M.S. in fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic sciences will:  

• Demonstrate effective oral communication skills within their area of specialization, for example, be fluent in the specific technical language needed to describe aquaculture production systems, fish diseases, fish nutrition, fisheries management, etc.  
• Be able to effectively write about their area of expertise using the appropriate scientific terminology.  

A minimum of 30 semester hours of 6000-level or above is required. A minimum of 21 semester hours (which includes  FISH 7990 ) of 6000-level and above courses must be taken within the major area of concentration and at least an additional 9 hours taken in a separate but closely related area of concentration. A minimum of 4 semester hours of  FISH 7990  (Research and Thesis) is required but no more than 6 semester hours may be counted toward the degree.   

In addition to the required coursework, the student must complete research and a written thesis and pass a comprehensive examination on research and course work as defined by the student’s advisory committee.  

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Ruoyu Wang receives distinguished AEESP Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

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Apr 26, 2024, 4:19 PM

Vanderbilt alumnus Ruoyu Wang has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 Jacobs Engineering Group/AEESP Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award .

The award recognizes an outstanding doctoral dissertation that contributes to the advancement of environmental science and engineering.

Wang, Ph.D. ’23, is currently a postdoctoral associate in the Chemical and Environmental Engineering Department at Yale University. He was recognized for his dissertation, “Membrane-based Ion-ion Separation Processes: Nanofiltration and Electrodialysis.”

“This award not only affirms the significance and impact of my doctoral research on membrane-based ion-ion separation processes, but also highlights the invaluable support and guidance from my mentors and peers,” said Wang, who majored in environmental engineering at Vanderbilt.

“This honor inspires me to further my contributions to environmental engineering with greater dedication, particularly in using membrane technologies to tackle environmental challenges like water scarcity, drinking water safety, resource recovery, and decarbonization.”

Wang also received a cash honorarium of $1,500. His faculty advisor, Shihong Lin , received $500.

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