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The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

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Qualifications: Must be accepted as a UAPB MS graduate student in the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries.

Admissions requirements include the following:

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in an aquaculture, fisheries, agriculture, natural resources, or related scientific discipline.

2. Minimum GPA during the Junior and Senior years of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale.

3. Minimum GRE of 291 (Combined Quantitative & Verbal).

4. Minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 79 or IELTS score of 6.5 (for International students). International applicants who hold degrees or diplomas in a related subject from post-secondary institutions in English-speaking countries (e.g. the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) or who have successfully completed at least a two-year post-secondary course of study in which English was the language of instruction are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

5. Agreement of graduate faculty member in the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries to supervise the student and fund their thesis research.

Application instructions

1) Prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the faculty member who will lead the project: 1) Dr. Rebecca Lochmann (; fish nutrition); 2) Dr. Dave Perera (fish reproduction/physiology; 3) Dr. Grace Ramena (fish health).

2) Follow instructions to submit all required application materials for regular admission to the MS program in Aquaculture and Fisheries) at http://www.uapb.edu/academics/school_of_agriculture_fisheries_and_human_sciences/aquaculture_fisheries/graduate/grad-apply.aspx

For questions, contact the Graduate Coordinator - Dr. Lin Xie (xiel@uapb.edu)

For best consideration, submit all application materials as soon as possible

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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