Overview

While developing a solid foundation in aquatic sciences, you will acquire strong analytical business skills, master vast technical skills, and nurture your ability to work closely with others through classes, research, and internships.

Key Facts

With the only B.S. program in Aquaculture and Aquarium Science in the U.S., University of New England Maine is the ideal place for your studies. Located at the convergence of the Saco River and Atlantic Ocean, we offer direct access to both fresh and salt waters as well as cutting-edge facilities.

Recirculating aquaculture, aquaponics, and flow-through seawater systems

Aquarium Science and Conservation Lab

Zebrafish facility

On-campus administration of AALSO (Aquatic Animal Life Support Organization) Level 1 Certification exam

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Aquaculture

Techniques in Finfish and Shellfish Culture

Health, Nutrition and Feeding of Cultured Organisms

Fish Genetics

Principles of Aquarium Operations & Science

Environmental Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National, Regular Decision: February 15. Applications are reviewed and admitted on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A Common Application, a Coalition Application or a UNE Application with the $40 application fee.

Official copy of a high school transcript or a four-year educational record. International transcripts must be provided in English with a grading scale or using the traditional U.S. Education System grade scale. If an educational institution cannot provide this, the transcript must be evaluated through World Education Services.

One of the following UNE-approved standardized test scores: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test or PTE Academic scores.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44280 USD / year

≈ 44280 USD / year
Out-of-State

44280 USD / year

≈ 44280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44280 USD / year

≈ 44280 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

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Key information

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