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Bachelor (05 Years) Doctor of Pharmacy

5 Years 10 Semesters 164+ Credit Hours 120 Seats

Program Overview

Doctor of Pharmacy at a Glance

Eligibility Criteria

Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles in Provincial Fisheries DepartmentsCommercial Fish FarmsFeed IndustriesAquatic Conservation NGOs, and International Food Organizations.


Duration 5 Years / 10 Semesters
Credit Hours Approx. 164
Total Seats 120
Learning Mode Classroom and lab
Department Pharmacy

Program Objectives

What This Program Builds

Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles in Provincial Fisheries DepartmentsCommercial Fish FarmsFeed IndustriesAquatic Conservation NGOs, and International Food Organizations.


Career Outcomes

Where Graduates Go Next

Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles in Provincial Fisheries DepartmentsCommercial Fish FarmsFeed IndustriesAquatic Conservation NGOs, and International Food Organizations.


Course Outline

Program 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

    How to Apply

    Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles in Provincial Fisheries DepartmentsCommercial Fish FarmsFeed IndustriesAquatic Conservation NGOs, and International Food Organizations.


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