MSc Aquaculture

Master of Science in Aquaculture

MSc (Aquaculture) or Master of Science in Aquaculture is a Post-Graduate Aqua Science course. The production of aquatic species such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants is known as aquaculture. Aquatic Toxicology, Biodiversity, Fish Nutrition, Fish Diseases, Immunology, and Endocrinology are all covered in the Aquaculture course. The faculty conducts research using fish, frogs, broilers, and mice as experimental animals.

The Master of Science program in Aquaculture lasts two years and is job-oriented, opening up several professional prospects once completed. The Aquaculture course is job-oriented in nature, and passing it offers up various prospects.

MSc (Aquaculture) Eligibility

• Students must have passed their Graduation degrees such as a BSc in Zoology / Fisheries / Fishery Science / Aquaculture / Industrial Fish & Fisheries as one of the subjects / BSc in Fisheries / B.F.Sc degree from a recognized University.
• There are provisions for entrance tests in a few of the universities as the entrance criterion.

MSc (Aquaculture) Syllabus

Syllabus of Aquaculture as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MSc (Aquaculture) Colleges

• Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
• Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati

MSc (Aquaculture) Course Suitability

• A Master of Science in aquaculture is appropriate for people who are more interested in aquatic life and desire to explore aquatic living organisms.
• Those with a strong foundation in the fundamental ideas of the discipline and a deep interest in underwater settings and varied water bodies, as well as a strong skill of observation, good color vision, patience, good physical health, perseverance, and curiosity, are ideally suited for it.
• It requires good verbal/written communication skills, computer literacy, and an understanding of basic statistics.
• Applicants must also have a practical attitude to work, be interested in science and have strong observational abilities, love outdoor activities, and be physically active.

How is the MSc (Aquaculture) Course Beneficial?

• A degree serves as the foundation for more advanced study in this discipline, such as a Ph.D.
• You can also establish your own business as a fish producer or consulting feed producer, in zoo public aquaria, or in ornamental fish production and care.
• If you want to work in research, you might select universities or research institutions as your future workplace.
• MNCs, Aquatic Animal Health, Dynamic Marine Data Analyst, Assistant Professor Seafood Science and Technology, Accounting, Education, and Management are some of the other sectors.

MSc (Aquaculture) Employment Areas

• Farms
• Fishery Firms
• Marine Drives
• Seashores

MSc (Aquaculture) Job Types

• Farm Supervisor / Farm Worker
• Fishery Officer / Fishing Skipper
• Marine Biologist / Marine Engineer
• Oceanographer / Onshore Seafood Processor
• Seafood Factory Supervisor / Seafood Processor / Seafood Supervisor

Advanced Course in MSc (Aquaculture)

• Ph.D. (Aquaculture)