M.F.Sc Aquaculture

Master of Fisheries Sciences in Fisheries Science

M.F.Sc Aquaculture or Master of Fisheries Science in Aquaculture is a two-year postgraduate degree program in fisheries science. Fisheries science is the academic subject that studies and manages fisheries. Fisheries Science is an interdisciplinary science that combines Oceanography, Marine Biology, Marine Conservation, Ecology, Population Dynamics, Economics, and Management to create a comprehensive view of fisheries. Related subjects addressed in the course curriculum include Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity, Environmental Biotechnology, Biotechnology for a Cleaner Environment, and Wastewater Management and Utilization, among others. Successful course postgraduates are employed in a variety of government and commercial enterprises around the country.

M.F.Sc Aquaculture Eligibility

• The aspiring students must have qualified for their Bachelor's degree in any relevant field or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.

M.F.Sc Aquaculture Syllabus

Syllabus of Aquaculture Course as prescribed by various colleges & universities.

M.F.Sc Aquaculture College

• ICAR-CIFE - Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai

How is the M.F.Sc Aquaculture Course Beneficial?

• Qualified professionals in the topic who are interested in furthering their education in the area may pursue a Ph. D in Fishery Science, Inland Fisheries Administration, and so on.
• Increased demand for marine food, as well as expansion in the fishing sector, has resulted in more job possibilities for competent persons in the field of Fishery Science in both government and commercial companies.
• Successful postgraduates are hired as Technical Officers and Scientists in organizations such as the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), the Export Inspection Agency (EIA), the Coastal Aquaculture Authority of India (CAA), the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the Fisheries Survey of India (FSI), the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), and the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad.

M.F.Sc Aquaculture Job Types

• Aquarists
• Fishery Manager
• Fisheries Biologist
• Professor