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If cultivating aquatic plants and animals and expanding the development of aquatic farming around the world appeals to you, a Master of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries may be of interest to you. This postgraduate program offers a wide range of employment opportunities and research options in the world of marine life. You may be wondering, what is an MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries? This adva… Read more

If cultivating aquatic plants and animals and expanding the development of aquatic farming around the world appeals to you, a Master of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries may be of interest to you. This postgraduate program offers a wide range of employment opportunities and research options in the world of marine life.

You may be wondering, what is an MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries? This advanced educational program provides individuals with the comprehensive training and education required for the organization, conservation and sustainable consumption of oceanic resources such as fish, marine mammals, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Individuals who receive this postgraduate degree can help improve current aquaculture systems and work to develop new and innovative ways of supportable fish farming.

Choosing to study aquaculture can be beneficial for students as they can make a difference in how marine sources are used as profitable resources for food and other products. Graduates can also learn essential skills such as data acquisition and interpretation as they uncover how the interactions between humans and their marine environment can have lasting implications on the world and its sea life reserves.

The cost to pursue a master’s degree in aquaculture and fisheries can vary depending on your enrollment status, your university and the amount of financial aid you receive. Students are encouraged to research their prospective school directly in order to understand the full cost of tuition and fees.

Individuals who receive a Master of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries can gain employment as aquaculture technicians, working in freshwater and marine farms studying fish nutrition, genetics and pathology. Graduates can also oversee hatchery maintenance and operation, farming methods, and species research. Other alumni choose to pursue employment opportunities with conservation organizations, or they may choose the avenue of researching and teaching for universities and colleges.

If you are interested in pursuing an advanced degree online that will help reduce the environmental impact of aquatic farming and support the development of sustainable aquaculture and fishery practices, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Master of Science in Aquatic Science and Technology
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Technical University of Denmark
Lyngby, Denmark

With an MSc in Aquatic Science and Technology, you can contribute to sustainable harvest and production of fish and shell-fish, assessment and management of human impact and e ... +

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With an MSc in Aquatic Science and Technology, you can contribute to sustainable harvest and production of fish and shell-fish, assessment and management of human impact and environmental change as well as cutting-edge research on aquatic ecosystems, traits of their inhabitants, and their impact on global climate. -
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Full-time
2 years
English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans and Lakes)
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Brussels, Belgium

This joint programme combines the expertise of three Belgian universities on aquatic systems. It not only offers you an insight into the complexity of life and processes in ma ... +

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This joint programme combines the expertise of three Belgian universities on aquatic systems. It not only offers you an insight into the complexity of life and processes in marine environments and lakes. But it also comprises management, policy, commercial aspects of aquatic ecosystems and law. This combination of disciplines makes it a unique programme in Europe. -
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Full-time
2 years
English
20 Sep 2021
Campus
 

MSc Aquaculture: Sustainable Aquaculture
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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom

Study at the world-renowned Institute of Aquaculture – a leading international centre in sustainable seafood production and the largest of its kind in the world. The Institute ... +

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Study at the world-renowned Institute of Aquaculture – a leading international centre in sustainable seafood production and the largest of its kind in the world. The Institute brings together world-class, cross-disciplinary researchers to address a wide range of global challenges facing industry and society. -
MSc
Full-time
12 months
English
Campus
 

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Master of Science in Aquaculture
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Ghent University - Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
Ghent, Belgium

The MSc in Aquaculture, established at Ghent University in 1991, offers a constantly actualised programme that balances a broad multidisciplinary approach with in-depth resear ... +

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The MSc in Aquaculture, established at Ghent University in 1991, offers a constantly actualised programme that balances a broad multidisciplinary approach with in-depth research-based training. -
MSc
Full-time
2 years
English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

MSc/PGDip in Sustainable Aquaculture
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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom

The PGDip/MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture offers a range of part-time, e-learning, postgraduate-level modules which aim to develop students' critical understanding of the devel ... +

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The PGDip/MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture offers a range of part-time, e-learning, postgraduate-level modules which aim to develop students' critical understanding of the development and principles of aquaculture. -
MSc
Part-time
18 - 60 months
English
06 Sep 2021
11 Aug 2021
Online
 

MSc in Aquatic Health (Dissertation and Lectured)
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University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa

The Master’s examination in Zoology normally consists of a dissertation on an approved topic, a manuscript ready for publication, and two seminar presentations. Alternatively, ... +

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The Master’s examination in Zoology normally consists of a dissertation on an approved topic, a manuscript ready for publication, and two seminar presentations. Alternatively, depending on the nature of the topic, three examination papers and a short dissertation (carrying the weight of an exam paper) may be submitted for the Degree. -
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Full-time
Part-time
English
Campus
 

Master's (MSc) Applied Aquaculture and Sports Fisheries Degree – Full-Time
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Sparsholt College Hampshire
Sparsholt, United Kingdom

Aquaculture accounts for more than half of the fish supply for human consumption whilst angling is the biggest single leisure industry in the UK with a value in excess of £4 b ... +

Aquaculture accounts for more than half of the fish supply for human consumption whilst angling is the biggest single leisure industry in the UK with a value in excess of £4 billion annually. With the focus on a sustainable secure food supply for the future and a population with more leisure time available, enhanced knowledge and training are required by the industry in these two areas. Sports fisheries offer considerable subject overlap... -
MSc
Full-time
Campus
 

Master of Science in Aquaculture and Aquatic Science
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Kentucky State University
Frankfort, USA

The Division of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, and the College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences at Kentucky State University offer a Master of Science Degree in A ... +

The Division of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, and the College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences at Kentucky State University offer a Master of Science Degree in Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences. Aquaculture is the rearing of aquatic organisms under controlled or semi-controlled conditions. Interest in Aquaculture has increased worldwide as fish consumption has increased concurrently with decreasing catches of wild fish. In Kentucky and the southern United States, aquaculture production focuses on raising freshwater species commercially. The curriculum meets criteria established by the University Programs Standards Committee of the American Fisheries Society for Fish Culture Specializations. -
MSc
English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

Master of Science in Fishing Technology
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Nha Trang University
Nha Trang, Vietnam

Welcome to Nha Trang University (NTU) which is located in reputedly the most beautiful coastal city in Vietnam. Nha Trang University is one of 50 public universities in Vietna ... +

Welcome to Nha Trang University (NTU) which is located in reputedly the most beautiful coastal city in Vietnam. Nha Trang University is one of 50 public universities in Vietnam with more than 50 years of history and development. Nha Trang University was established as, and continues to be, a leading institution for education and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for the fisheries sector and other related industries of Vietnam. -
MSc
English, Vietnamesian
Sep 2021
 

Master of Science in Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, USA

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture offer graduate education leading to the Master of Science in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. The Masters of Scienc ... +

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture offer graduate education leading to the Master of Science in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. The Masters of Science degree requires 24 hours of course work, including one graduate course in statistics, a thesis, and a comprehensive oral examination. A Ph.D. degree is offered in Forest Resources with an emphasis on wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture. The Ph.D. requires a comprehensive written diagnostic examination, one graduate-level statistics course, variable hours of course work (determined by graduate committee), oral and written comprehensive preliminary examinations, a dissertation, and oral defense of the dissertation. Visit the MSU Online Graduate Catalog for course descriptions and more information. -
MSc
English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

MSc in in Aquaculture
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Norwegian University of Life Sciences NMBU
As, Norway

We offer courses in fish breeding, fish nutrition and planning and design of aquacultural plants, and you will get insight and knowledge about how those components/factors aff ... +

We offer courses in fish breeding, fish nutrition and planning and design of aquacultural plants, and you will get insight and knowledge about how those components/factors affect the effectiveness of production and influence the economic yield. -
MSc
Full-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

MSc in Aquaculture: Sustainable Aquaculture (Named Degree Outcomes)
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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom

As part of the highly flexible method of learning, the following degree outcomes are offered, all of which offer a route to an MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, and Postgraduate Cert ... +

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As part of the highly flexible method of learning, the following degree outcomes are offered, all of which offer a route to an MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, and Postgraduate Certificate qualification. All students will register for the degree in Sustainable Aquaculture in the first instance and be given the opportunity to change degree outcome at the end of the Foundation modules. All avenues to achieving your qualification are possible on a full-time or discontinuous basis to fit your individual needs. -
MSc
Full-time
English
Campus
 

MSc Aquatic Pathobiology
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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom

Our Aquatic Pathobiology postgraduate degree gives you a unique opportunity to study the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of aquatic animal diseases in cultured organisms. ... +

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Our Aquatic Pathobiology postgraduate degree gives you a unique opportunity to study the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of aquatic animal diseases in cultured organisms. You’ll study at the Institute of Aquaculture, one of the top institutions in this field. The Institute is internationally recognised for both research and teaching and has more than 70 staff and 80 postgraduate students. This Masters in Aquatic Pathobiology has been taught at the Institute for almost 40 years and is the only postgraduate degree of its kind in the world. -
MSc
Full-time
12 months
English
Campus
 

International Master of Science in Health Management in Aquaculture
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Ghent University - Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
Ghent, Belgium +3 More

Aquaculture, the controlled production of aquatic (food) organisms, plays a crucial role in relieving the growing need for health, tasty and sustainably produced food. Partici ... +

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Aquaculture, the controlled production of aquatic (food) organisms, plays a crucial role in relieving the growing need for health, tasty and sustainably produced food. Participants that successfully terminate the programme will be able to understand and control the interaction between aquaculture species and their environment, in order to produce robust and healthy animals with attention for epidemiologic, environmental and welfare regulations. -
MSc
Full-time
2 years
English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

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