Overview

Undergraduate students receive individualized attention and mentorship from a small supportive community, while also benefiting from the diversity of a large research institution.

University of Washington's Aquatic and Fishery Sciences is an open major, which means that students currently registered at UW can declare this major at any time as long as they have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. It is also transfer-friendly, allows for over 50 free electives, and can easily be combined with minors and double degrees. Learn more about the AFS Major requirements and scholarship opportunities available.

A minor in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences is also available. Review the requirements for this degree on the Minor page.

AFS Learning Objectives

Our undergraduate program supports you in developing key skills to:

Pursue lifelong scientific inquiry. You will be taught basic and applied aquatic sciences, with an emphasis on biology, ecology, conservation, and management.
Critically evaluate science and the scientific method. We use lab classes, proposal writing, field experience, and research projects to encourage evidence-based learning.
Be proficient in scientific methodology and analytical approaches. You will have many opportunities to apply your knowledge in small, instructor-guided learning environments.
Develop an understanding of the social and ethical issues in the field. Key issues are taught within their social context, and healthy debate is encouraged in all our classes.
Learn effective and persuasive communication skills. Our favorable student-to-faculty ratio gives you the chance to practice your oral and writing skills in all our classes.
Understand and appreciate the liberal arts and social sciences. Our degree requirements incorporate a range of complementary subjects offered across campus that encourages breadth as well as depth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Our Global Environment
Climate and Climate Change
Climate Change Impacts on Marine Ecosystems
Rivers and Beaches
Physics Across Oceanography
Conservation & Management of Aquatic Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, 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

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Complete the UW questions
Pay the application fee
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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

41997 USD / year

≈ 41997 USD / year
Out-of-State

41997 USD / year

≈ 41997 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12645 USD / year

≈ 12645 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Aquatic and Fishery Science.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

AFS Learning Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Seattle

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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