Aquatic Sciences
Dive into a future protecting freshwater and marine life. Blend biology, ecology and hands-on fieldwork to prepare you for careers in conservation, research or resource management. Choose a concentration in fisheries or marine and freshwater biology and make waves solving environmental challenges.
Why Purdue?
Our students are ready for careers in fisheries research and management, environmental education, and tackling complex environmental challenges — with an emphasis on freshwater systems — including:
- Aquaculturist
- Conservation officer
- Fish ecologist
- Marine Biologist
- Research technician
- Water quality specialist
- Wetlands or habitat restoration specialist
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Harrison Reeves
Two weeks before the start of Harrison Reeves’ first semester at Purdue a change in plans set Harrison on a unique course that helped him find his calling. With hands-on field research experience and a supportive academic community, Harrison is ready for his next adventure.
Transfer to Aquatic Sciences
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
