Program Overview
The Fish at New Mexico State University is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. 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 Fish 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 248 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 248 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Las Cruces, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fish 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
- Population Ecology
- Environmental Risks and Decisions
- Advanced Spatial Analysis
- Statistical Analysis with R
- Communities and Ecosystems
- Evolutionary Ecology
- Aquatic Contaminants and Toxicology
- Fisheries Management
- Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum qualifications for admission to the graduate program include the following:
- 3.0 grade-point average in the last two years of undergraduate work.
- Students who are most competitive for admission are those with a combined average GRE score >70th percentile on the verbal and quantitative parts of the GRE.
- Course work in zoology, botany, vertebrate biology, genetics, and animal ecology and a basic appreciation of sustainable use of natural resources, with supporting courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics and written and oral communication.
Required documents online:
- Transcripts of ALL undergraduate courses, not just those taken at the university where they received their degree (i.e. community colleges, previous universities).
- A Letter of Application - written composition of approximately 350 words that indicates the applicant\'s reasons for pursuing advanced study, explains personal and educational goals, and any additional experiences (i.e. military or career) or skills that might provide a foundation for graduate study.
- GRE scores
- Three Letters of Recommendation - it is preferred that at least two letters come from university instructors.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 248 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 248 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 248 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 248 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact New Mexico State University 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.
About New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, United States
New Mexico State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
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