Program Overview
The Aquatic & Fishery Sciences at University of Washington is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Aquatic & Fishery Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 635 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Seattle, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aquatic & Fishery Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Statistical Inference in Applied Research
- Current Topics series
- Research Proposal Writing
- Hot Topics in Aquatic & Fishery Sciences
- Thesis Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Within six years, complete all degree requirements, including 45 total credits toward the Master\xc2\x92s degree (eligible transfer credits can be included)
- Complete the Core and Additional Course requirements detailed in the sections below
- Earn 27 non-thesis course credits (i.e., not from FISH 700)
- Earn 18 credits at the 500-level or higher (9 of which can come from FISH 700)
- Earn 18 credits of numerically graded coursework with at least a 2.7 grade
- Earn at least 18 credits of FISH 700
- Make satisfactory progress on degree milestones and other requirements; students should review the Timeline for Master\'s Students
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 635 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 635 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Washington directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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Seattle, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Feb 12, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months