Overview

With the Aquarium Science degree at Western Oregon University students will be able to maintain, analyze, diagnose and repair aquarium life support systems and their components.

Learning outcomes

Maintain healthy animals through proper set-up, monitoring and accepted animal husbandry practices.

Work within a group to conceptualize, plan, construct and manage environments that promote the health of fishes and invertebrates.

Careers

Ornamental fish retailer
Aquaculture technician
Fish and game officer
Aquarist/keeper
Research scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Marketing
Aquarium Science
Current Issues in Aquarium Science
Scientific Diving
Biology of Captive Fishes
Biology of Captive Invertebrates

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , International

More details

WOU offers Rolling Admission, allowing students to apply at any time throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

171 SCH

171-186

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Monmouth, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate from an accredited high school with a standard diploma.

Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Completed and signed application form and financial affidavit form.

$60 Application Fee + $80 International Express mailing fee.

Financial documentation.

Photocopy of current passport ID page.

Official copy of English testing score report.

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

30600 USD / year

≈ 30600 USD / year
Out-of-State

30600 USD / year

≈ 30600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9900 USD / year

≈ 9900 USD / year

Living costs

Monmouth

United States

1549 - 2760 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

Learning outcomes

Careers

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Monmouth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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