Bachelor of Science in Marine Fisheries and Animal Science
About This Programme
Fisheries, aquaculture and animal production science.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Year 1
Semester 1 (Fall). Marine Fisheries and Animal Science concentration shown; the programme also offers an Animal Science concentration.
- CHEM111 General Chemistry I3 credits
- ARAG205 Introduction to Fish & Animal Science3 credits
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
The Animal Science concentration replaces the aquaculture and fisheries specialization courses (ARAG325 Fisheries Management and Conservation, ARAG425 Shellfish and Molluscan Aquaculture, ARAG424 Fish Breeding and Propagation, ARAG433 Fish Nutrition) with livestock production courses: ARAG322 Introductory Poultry Production, ARAG318 Camel Management, ARAG435 Egg Production, ARAG432 Sheep and Goat Production, and ARAG423 Dairy Cattle Management.
Year 1
Semester 2 (Spring)
- BIOC100 Basic Biology I3 credits
- MATH105 Calculus I3 credits
- ARAG230 Principles of Fisheries Management3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Year 2
Semester 3 (Fall)
- CHEM282 Organic Chemistry for Non-Majors3 credits
- ARAG220 Natural Resources3 credits
- ARAG319 Anatomy & Physiology of Animals3 credits
- General Education Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Year 2
Semester 4 (Spring)
- FDSC285 Food Biochemistry3 credits
- ARAG325 Fisheries Management and Conservation3 credits
- BIOL210 Animal Biology3 credits
- ARAG310 Agricultural Technology Transfer3 credits
- General Education Elective3 credits
Year 3
Semester 5 (Fall)
- PHYS105 General Physics I3 credits
- BIOL270 General Genetics2 credits
- ARAG316 Animal Nutrition3 credits
- ARAG335 Production Medicine3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Concentration Elective3 credits
Year 3
Semester 6 (Spring)
- STAT235 Statistics for Biology3 credits
- ARAG425 Shellfish and Molluscan Aquaculture3 credits
- ARAG314 Animal Breeding & Biotechnology3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Concentration Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
Year 4
Semester 7 (Fall)
- ARAG424 Fish Breeding and Propagation3 credits
- ARAG434 Reproductive Physiology3 credits
- ARAG433 Fish Nutrition3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Year 4
Semester 8 (Spring)
- ARAG485 Senior Project3 credits
- ARAG445 Internship3 credits
- ARAG440 Seminar in Animal Science1 credit
- Concentration Elective3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in agribusiness, food production, environmental management and government, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Agriculture
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.