M.Sc Aquatic Biology and Fisheries

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Master of Science in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

M.Sc Aquatic Biology and Fisheries or Master of Science in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries is a two-year postgraduate degree program.

M.Sc Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Eligibility

  • Students must have passed their Graduation degrees such as a B.Sc in Zoology / Fisheries / Fishery Science / Aquaculture / Industrial Fish & Fisheries as one of the subjects / B.Sc 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.

M.Sc Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Syllabus

Syllabus of Aquatic Biology Course as prescribed by various colleges & universities.

M.Sc Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects to Study

1

Aquatic Biodiversity and Taxonomy

2

Biology of Fish and Shellfish

3

Biostatistics and Computer Application in Fisheries

4

Freshwater Biology

5

Marine Biology

6

Oceanography

M.Sc Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Semester-II

1

Aquatic Microbiology

2

Biochemistry and Biotechnology

3

Cytology and Genetics

4

Fish Physiology

5

Freshwater Aquaculture

6

Inland Fisheries

M.Sc Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Semester-III

1

Aquarium Management and Ornamental Fish Culture

2

Coastal Aquaculture and Mariculture

3

Fish Nutrition

4

Fish Health Management

5

Fishing Technology and Sustainable Fisheries Management

6

Marine Fisheries

M.Sc Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Semester-IV

1

Fish Processing Technology

2

Fishery Economics, Fishery Export and Marketing

3

Laws and Policies in Fisheries and Fisheries Extension

4

Project Work

5

Electives

  • Biosecurity in Shrimp Aquaculture
  • Environmental Education and Sustainable Development
  • Harmful Algae
  • Histological Techniques
  • Research Methodology and Project Formulation
  • Trade Agreements and Indian Fisheries

 

M.Sc Aquatic Biology and Fisheries College

  • University of Kerala