B.Sc. (Aquaculture)

Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture

B.Sc. Aquaculture or Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture is an undergraduate Aquaculture course. Aquaculture is applied science at the most practical level and is more than just fish farming. Aquaculture includes the production of molluscs (including oysters, abalone, mussels and scallops) and crustaceans (shrimps, prawns, freshwater and marine crayfish), and even aquatic plants such as seaweed. The focus in this degree is on combining a strong background in the natural sciences with an understanding of health and safety issues, practical and management issues, and business and communication skills. Subjects studied under this degree are- Aquaculture, Zoology and Biochemistry. The course is career orienting in nature that opens many jobs after its completion in various fields.

B.Sc. Aquaculture Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 with science or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 70%.

B.Sc. Aquaculture Syllabus

Syllabus of Aquaculture as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Sc. Aquaculture Colleges

• M.E.S. Asmabi College, Thrissur
• St. Albert's College, Kochi
• Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

B.Sc. Aquaculture Course Suitability

• Students will be able to describe the worldwide extent and importance of aquaculture in the production of food, chemicals, recreation and environmental mitigation.
• They should be able to explain the relationship between aquaculture, society and the natural environments for the major aquaculture areas.
• They should have a strong background in advanced mathematics and computer skills, in addition to a study of the animal and aquatic sciences.
• They must also possess management skills, staff supervision, administration and accounting, purchasing with specific species knowledge and knowledge of the relevant scientific area.

How is B.Sc. Aquaculture Course Beneficial?

• Aquaculture is a food production method that enables increasing the living standards as well as provides food security. A huge range of fishes, plants and aquatic animals are studied in this area.
• Skilled professionals can seek employment in these areas such as in bioinformatics, food industry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, research institutes and in water conservation.
• Students will be able to identify global cultural, social, economic and historical factors that affect aquaculture development and be able to describe specifically how these factors affect aquaculture.
• After passing it, they will become familiar with and be able to compare and contrast the major types and components of aquaculture systems, species and factors affecting system sustainability.

B.Sc. Aquaculture Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Agriculture Sectors
• Genetics Research Centres
• Aquaculture

B.Sc. Aquaculture Job Types

• Aquaculture Consultant
• Associate Research Scientist
• Asst. Technical Manager
• Relationship Manager
• Teacher & Lecturer

Advance Courses in B.Sc. Aquaculture

• M.Sc. (Aquaculture)
• M.Phil. (Aquaculture)
• Ph.D. (Aquaculture)