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    AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems

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    Vancouver, CAIn-person40 months
    CA$20,765.00
    Tuition
    over 40mo
    40%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    17
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems at University of British Columbia is a 17-credit, 40-month, in-person master's program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$20,765.

    About the program

    One-semester program covering aquaculture production systems, fish nutrition, health, genetics, ecological sustainability, business concepts, and seafood processing.

    Focus: coursework

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 overall (Reading 22, Listening 22, Writing 21, Speaking 21)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 overall (Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    up to 3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$16,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems at University of British Columbia is CA$20,765 across 17 required credits.
    Is AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems at University of British Columbia is structured around 40 months and 17 credits.
    What GPA is required for AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 76% (B+) average in 300- and 400-level courses, with at least 12 credits of 300- and 400-level courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC)
    How competitive is AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems at University of British Columbia?
    AquacultureGraduate Certificate in AquacultureFaculty of Land and Food Systems at University of British Columbia reports an acceptance rate of approximately 40%.