Master of Science - Sustainable Aquaculture

Program Description

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.

Our Masters in Sustainable Aquaculture explores the principles of aquaculture and the key factors influencing the viability of aquatic animal farming and food production systems. The students will develop an understanding of aquatic animal biology, environmental issues, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, disease and health management.

With practical application at the core of your studies, they can choose to focus on specific aspects of sustainable aquaculture, including:

• advanced broodstock management
• aquaculture policy and planning
• livelihood analysis
• environmental management and biodiversity
• feed formulation and resources
• aquatic animal health control
• epidemiology
• ecotoxicology

The students can also explore the commercial business of sustainable aquaculture, with optional modules covering marketing, business studies and economics and will learn the skills necessary to establish, manage and appraise aquaculture enterprises and development projects from within the industry or public sector.