Eligibility Criteria
Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles in Provincial Fisheries Departments, Commercial Fish Farms, Feed Industries, Aquatic Conservation NGOs, and International Food Organizations.
Program Overview
Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles in Provincial Fisheries Departments, Commercial Fish Farms, Feed Industries, Aquatic Conservation NGOs, and International Food Organizations.
Program Objectives
Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles in Provincial Fisheries Departments, Commercial Fish Farms, Feed Industries, Aquatic Conservation NGOs, and International Food Organizations.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles in Provincial Fisheries Departments, Commercial Fish Farms, Feed Industries, Aquatic Conservation NGOs, and International Food Organizations.
Course Outline
The BS Fisheries and Aquaculture program aims to achieve the following specific objectives:
Technical Expertise in Aquaculture: To equip students with practical knowledge of fish breeding, hatchery management, and the design of aquaculture systems (ponds, cages, and RAS).
Sustainable Resource Management: To teach the principles of sustainable harvesting and the conservation of freshwater and marine aquatic resources.
Aquatic Health and Nutrition: To provide in-depth training in fish feed formulation, nutritional requirements, and the diagnosis and treatment of aquatic diseases.
Environmental Stewardship: To promote an understanding of the impact of human activities on aquatic ecosystems and the implementation of biosecurity measures.
Entrepreneurial Development: To foster the skills necessary for students to establish and manage their own commercial fisheries ventures, contributing to national economic growth.
Admissions
Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles in Provincial Fisheries Departments, Commercial Fish Farms, Feed Industries, Aquatic Conservation NGOs, and International Food Organizations.
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