Overview

As a Fisheries and Water Resources student you will study and learn to manage:

fish, other aquatic wildlife and the habitats and people who influence them;

streams, lakes, groundwater, and their watersheds; and

water quality for aquatic ecosystems and humans

Career

After graduation, Fisheries and Water Resources students at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point find jobs in water-related occupations in:

lake and river management

fish biology

stormwater

groundwater hydrology

water treatment

environmental consulting

environmental analysis

certified fisheries professionals

hydrologists

wetland scientists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fisheries, Forestry and Wildlife Resources
Ichthyology
Fisheries Ecology
Life History of Fishes
Preparing for a Career in Fisheries and Water Resources
Fish Population Dynamics
Aquatic Ecology
Fisheries Research
Fisheries Management
Aquatic Insects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Early application is recommended.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, 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

Application Form

Application Fee

Academic Records

TOEFL or IELTS score

Personal Statement

Letters of Recommendation

Passport Scan or Photocopy

Financial Declaration

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

16766 USD / year

≈ 16766 USD / year
Out-of-State

16766 USD / year

≈ 16766 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7376 USD / year

≈ 7376 USD / year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 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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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Madison

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