Graduate programs in the department leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are available.  A non-thesis-option for the Master's degree is also available for students interested primarily in non-scientific applications (e.g. public relations, environmental education, etc.). The department conducts research, teaching, and extension programs in three broad areas:

Sustainable Fisheries

Aquaculture

Aquatic Animal Health

Conservation and Management of Natural Aquatic Environments

(For more details about department programs and research of the faculty, return to home page.) 

     If you are interested in applying for graduate work, spend some time on this web site to become familiar with faculty, their research specialties, department programs, and facilities. Become familiar with the University and opportunities beyond FAS. You are encouraged to correspond with faculty whose interests match yours (e-mail addresses are included for each faculty member). If you decide to apply, you should become familiar with the information on applying for admission to graduate school provided by Admissions ( Go to Admissions web page), In addition to forms and information for submitting an application, possible sources of funding, deadlines and procedures for applying for various kinds of funding are included. 

You also will want to visit the FAS graduate student website for more information.
 Graduate Student Organization (SURF).

     A variety of funding opportunities (e.g. fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships) exist through the University, College and FAS (For example, Presidential and Minority Student Scholarships, Teaching Assistantships). In addition, national programs, such as the National Science Foundation, and the Fulbright Scholar program, which supports International students, provide funding for graduate work. These programs are highly competitive but good students should consider applying for them. 

Application deadlines for U.S. students are:    Fall  - June 1,   Spring - October 1,       Summer - March 1.
The deadlines for International students are:  Fall -  April 1,    Spring - September 1,  Summer - January 2. 

     To obtain application materials and apply for graduate work in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at the University of Florida: Apply online through the Graduate Admissions page. Go to Graduate Admissions page.  After you have completed your online application, please contact Academic Services and inform  them that your application has been submitted.

Sherry Giardina, Academic Services  
Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 
7922 NW 71st St. 
Gainesville, FL 32653 - 3071 You can print from your browser or download files if they are in pdf format. (Requires Acrobat Reader -click Acrobat Reader  to download a copy if you don't have it.)

Prospective Graduate Students:

FAS Admissions Requirements
Graduate School Admissions Procedures
List of Graduate Faculty
List of Courses Taught by FAS Faculty
List of Supporting Courses Taught in Other Departments

Living in Gainesville:

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