About Aquatic Sciences in Purdue University

Prepare for a career in fisheries research and management, lake and stream management, aquaculture, and interdisciplinary studies of environmental problems. Studies emphasize understanding ecosystems function, natural and human disturbance, and ecosystem resilience.

You can choose a concentration in Marine and Freshwater Biology or in Fisheries. You are preparing for work in public organizations (state/federal fish and wildlife), not-for-profit organizations (Nature Conservancy), private consulting firms, or for graduate studies (MS, PhD, DVM). This degree meets the educational requirements for the American Fisheries Society’s Professional Certification.

Careers in Aquatic Sciences

•    Aquiculturist
•    Fisheries biologist
•    Stream management
•    Water quality specialist
•    Graduate or professional school

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have passed high school from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)

English language requirements

• IELTS : 6.5

Purdue University Highlights

Purdue University Cost of Attendance

Before applying for admission, you should have a rough idea of how much you'll have to spend. The cost of living in the United States for an academic year at a university is as follows.

Tuition Fee

The tuition charge for the institute's various programmes varies depending on their degree and duration. However, the following is an estimate of the fee and room allocation for students:-

Other Expenses

Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission