Overview

Key Features

The Aquaculture, Aquarium Science and Aquaponics at University of New England Maine will help you become skilled in caring for the aquatic animals and plants that populate our zoos and aquariums, and learn the intricacies of the fastest growing sector of the food industry: the cultivation of marine and freshwater species. UNE’s bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Aquarium Science, and Aquaponics* prepares you for a range of aquatic science professions, and there is no better place for your studies than our unique riverside and oceanfront campus.

With the only Bachelor of Science program in Aquaculture, Aquarium Science, and Aquaponics in the U.S., UNE 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

Careers

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. With virtually all of the major’s graduates employed in their field or accepted into graduate school within six months of receiving their diplomas, we know that our students leave the program ready to succeed. They have pursued a wide range of professions, including:

Aquatic Collection Curator
Entrepreneur
Breeder
Water Quality Technician
Fish Farmer
Veterinarian
Hatchery Manager
Fisheries Biologist

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

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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Other requirements

General requirements

A Common Application or a UNE Application with the $40 application fee.
Official copy of a high school transcript or a four-year educational record.
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.

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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

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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