Fisheries and Marine Sciences

Bachelor's Degree Program

Earn your fisheries and marine sciences degree from a close-knit, hands-on program.

Collaborate with accomplished faculty and fellow students on undergraduate research. Study in one of the richest aquatic regions in the world. Get real experience in labs and through a guaranteed internship.

Prepare to graduate qualified, experienced and ready to pursue your career: many UAF graduates work for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Bureau of Land Management.

What Is Fisheries and Marine Sciences?

Fisheries and marine sciences is the study and management of the biology, ecology and oceanography of the nation’s living marine resources and their habitat.    

If you have a deep connection to the environment, are independently driven and have a passion for conservation, a career in fisheries and marine sciences is a wise choice for you.

This degree is available to be completed 100% online, offering added flexibility.

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Quick Facts

Degree type:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Availability:

  • In-person
  • Hybrid
  • Online

 

Why Study Fisheries and Marine Sciences at UAF?

Our low student-to-faculty ratio means you’ll work closely with professors who will become mentors and references for future employers. Here are more reasons to earn your bachelor’s in fisheries and marine sciences at UAF.

Gain practical experience through research and internships

The fisheries and marine sciences degree develops hands-on experience and employer connections through research, field courses and a required internship. We assist students with program placement into positions with agencies across a broad spectrum of specialties

You’ll have opportunities to conduct and present research through our Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) program. You can also benefit from personal, self-driven activities with student clubs such as the UAF Student Chapter of the American Fisheries Society and FOSSA (Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Student Association).

Choose your adventure

As a fisheries and marine sciences major, you’ll have the option to choose from one of four paths in fisheries, marine biology, oceanography or no-concentration. Flexible course scheduling allows you to plan your program while considering your interests and goals.

Graduate as an in-demand candidate in a high-demand field

With a fisheries and marine sciences degree from UAF, you’ll be sought after in Alaska and nationwide. Our hands-on experiences and strong connection to employers open the door to myriad career opportunities in the government and private sector. You can find our graduates working for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), Rising Tide Communications, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and many other conservation agencies and organizations.

 

Complete your Fisheries and Marine Sciences degree online

Cost breakdown for the online degree in Fisheries

The estimated cost for the online bachelor’s in fisheries and marine sciences program based on current rates is $43,057.

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Experience online learning at UAF

Finish your bachelor’s degree online at UAF for in-state tuition no matter where you live. Our online degrees have been ranked among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Earned Badges for Online Program



QM certifications are valid for five years.

 

UAF’s College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Undergraduate Program

 

What Can You Do With Your Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries and Marine Sciences?

A fisheries and marine sciences degree prepares you for graduate school and opportunities in freshwater and marine research, private sector employment, and conservation and management careers in local, state, federal, tribal and nongovernmental organizations in Alaska and throughout North America. Our fisheries and marine sciences graduates find careers with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

 

Requirements for a Fisheries and Marine Sciences Degree

The fisheries and marine sciences bachelor’s degree provides broad knowledge about quantification and physical, biological and ecosystem sciences for students interested in fisheries biology, ecology, marine biology and oceanography. Our program offers four paths in fisheries, marine biology, oceanography or no-concentration.

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