Overview

Aquaculture of marine and fresh water fish and invertebrates, already important as a food supply, is projected to increase in the future becoming one of the main sources of food for the world. Aquarium science is a multi-billion dollar, world-wide business that encompasses trade and display of ornamental animals.

Diseases of aquatic animals is a limitation in maintaining animals in both aquariums and aquaculture. The Aquaculture and Aquarium Science degree offers both didactic and experiential, hands-on learning and will prepare the student for entry into this diverse and growing field.

Key Facts

Undergraduate research is integrated into the Aquaculture and Aquarium Science curriculum, with opportunities for students to earn academic credit for doing research, to develop proposals and compete for small grants to fund their projects, and to present their findings at regional, national and international conferences.

These studies often involve contact and interaction with industry members, and are conducted using the state-of-the-art laboratories at Roger Williams University that include a production-scale shellfish hatchery, an extensive marine ornamental research facility and an aquatic animal veterinary laboratory.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Biology

Precalculus

Principles of Chemistry

Aquarium System Design and Life Support

Principles of Aquatic Animal Husbandry

Animal Nutrition

Aquatic Animal Health and Lab

Principles of Museum Exhibit Development

Field Collection Methods

Principles of Hatchery Management and Lab

Public Aquarium Management

Invertebrate Zoology and Lab

Ichthyology and Lab

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

A submitted Common Application with Essay

Official high school transcripts

One letter of recommendation

Your most recent high school transcripts

Documentation of Financial Support

SAT and/or ACT scores are not required, but can be sent as additional supporting material.

TOEFL and IELTS scores are not required. However, we do suggest if you have those scores to send them in order to receive the best admission placement for your English level.

Tuition Fees

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45648 USD / year

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Out-of-State

45648 USD / year

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In-State

45648 USD / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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