Study Aquatic Sciences at Purdue University, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in West Lafayette , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.
Prepare for a career in research, management, education, or interdisciplinary investigations of environmental problems in both freshwater and marine ecosystems.
You can choose a concentration in Fisheries or Marine and Freshwater Biology. You will prepare for work in state/federal agencies, non-profit organizations, private companies, or graduate studies. This degree meets the requirements for the American Fisheries Society's professional certification.
For most first-time college students (future freshman) a complete application includes:
Students apply to Purdue using the Common Application. This application requires you to provide a personal essay and answer Purdue-specific questions. View current essay questions.
We accept SAT or ACT scores and have no preference on which test is taken. You may report the best scores from across different tests. If able, you should take one or the other in the spring of your junior year in preparation for the November 1 Early Action deadline that encompasses scholarship consideration.
When you apply, you are able to report best components from different test dates. School codes for Purdue West Lafayette: ACT – 1230; SAT – 1631.
*For Spring, Summer, and Fall 2023, Purdue is test flexible. This means that if a student can take an SAT or ACT, we prefer they do so. However, we recognize that possible cancellations and postponement of national standardized tests due to pandemic restrictions may be impacting students’ applications. With that in mind, we will move forward and review any application from a student who is unable to take a standardized test.
Looking ahead: In 2024, Purdue will return to requiring the SAT or ACT test score(s) for admission consideration.
The steps to apply to Purdue are relatively simple.
United States of America, West Lafayette
