Overview

With a BS in Aquatic Biology - Aquatic Systems Emphasis from Bemidji State University, your classes can range from aquatic plants to fisheries management to freshwater invertebrates to wetland ecology. This emphasis will help you become a well-rounded aquatic ecologist knowledgeable in a variety of disciplines. Fisheries biology is an interdisciplinary field incorporating chemistry, ecology, limnology (the study of inland aquatic ecosystems), management and economics.

Features:

The fisheries biology emphasis at Bemidji State is an interdisciplinary curriculum that gives students a solid foundation in the aquatic sciences and covers relevant topics in environmental law and policy, economics and statistics.

Surrounded by lakes, rivers and streams Bemidji State provides extraordinary opportunities for fieldwork and research.

Our faculty have strong ties to fisheries in the area as well as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Students also have opportunities for internships that will allow them to experience the day-to-day work of fisheries management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Biology
Entomology
Human Dimensions of Wildlife and Fisheries Management
Conservation Biology
Ecosystem Ecology
Evolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

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All applications are processed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bemidji, 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

$20 application fee (currently waived due to COVID 19)Original transcripts or officially certified copies of original transcripts from all previously-attended institutions

International undergraduate applicants must have graduated from a secondary/high school with a “C” average or better.

Proof of English Proficiency

Financial Affidavit,

Statement of Purpose (personal essay)

Signed International Student Agreement Form

Copy of the Name/Identification page of your passport

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

10786 USD / year

≈ 10786 USD / year
Out-of-State

9582 USD / year

≈ 9582 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9582 USD / year

≈ 9582 USD / year

Living costs

Bemidji

United States

900 - 1400 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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