Overview

The Aquaculture (Certificate NDP) program offered by The University of Arizona supports research and training in aquatic food production systems, with a special emphasis in arid environments and developing countries.

Key Features

Current research includes rearing fish and shrimp in irrigation systems; fish and shrimp nutrition and pathology; reuse of effluents as fertilizers for field crops; and improving soils with fish waste. Other topics include sustainable systems, including aquaponics and integrated multitrophic aquaculture.

The graduate certificate makes you a competitive candidate for many roles in the rapidly growing field.

The aquaculture certificate is perfect for graduate students, working professionals and international students looking to learn more about research, development and training in aquatic food production systems focused in arid environments and developing countries.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Aquaculture

Freshwater and Marine Algae

Shrimp Pathology

Ichthyology

Aquatic Plants and the Environment

Environmental Microbiology

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

ALL applicants must be accepted for admission to both The Department of Environmental Science and The University of Arizona Graduate College. Minimum eligiblity requirements for admission to The Graduate College include completion of a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree and a 3.000 grade point average on a 4.000 grade scale.

Required application materials include the following:

An official on-line application for admission to the UA Graduate College.
Letter of Intent (one to two page letter specifying your area of interest and goals).

Three letters of recommendation (letters should be printed on letterhead and submitted electronically.
Official transcripts from ALL institutions attended. If you are currently in the process of completing a degree program, please mail your transcript, including your current course schedule, and later submit a MANDATORY final, official transcript that lists your graduation date and degree awarded.

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

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 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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