Master of Science in Fisheries and Mariculture

Specialized master's program teaching recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) engineering, marine finfish larval rearing, commercial shellfish culture, and sustainable fishery economics.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's in biology, fisheries, or environmental science with 3.0+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 79+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Mariculture research interest essay
Recommendation letters: Two academic recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Texas Sea Grant Graduate Assistantships up to $16,000
Application fee: $75
Tuition / joining costs: $550/credit hour (in-state)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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