B.F.Sc. - B.Sc. (Fisheries) Bachelor of Fisheries Science

Fisheries Science is a field of Science which is involved in managing, catching, processing, marketing and conservation of Fish. It is an interdisciplinary field, drawing information with other interrelated fields like Oceanography, Ecology, biology, Economics and Management. Bachelor of Fisheries Science is an Under Graduate Academic Degree awarded for a course of program in the field of Fisheries Science. It is abbreviated as B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. (Fisheries). Both these degrees stand for Bachelor of Fisheries Science and are not different from each other. The course curriculum of Fisheries Science course is structured to study habits and breeding of various species of fish. It also involves farming and husbandry of important fishes and aquatic organisms in fresh water, brackish water and any marine environment.

Duration - The duration of B.Sc. (fisheries) is 4 years. There are a number of semesters which are mostly 8 in number.

Eligibility

• To pursue a B.Sc. (Fisheries) or B.F.Sc degree, a candidate needs to be 10+2 pass in science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects.

• The candidate also needs to appear for an all India Level Common Entrance Test conducted by ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), New Delhi, to get admission in various Central Institute of Fisheries.

• Age limit is Minimum 17 Years and Maximum 20 Years.

Bachelor of Fisheries Science Subjects / Topics

• Aquaculture.
• Fishery Biology and Resource Management.
• Fishery Pathology and Microbiology.
• Fisheries Environment.
• Fish Processing Technology.
• Fishery Engineering.
• Fishery Economics & Statistics.
• Fishery Extension.

Note : Subjects / Topics may vary from Institute to Institute. Most of the subjects or topics are same, with few variations in content or title.

Bachelor of Fisheries Science Specialisations

Nautical Science.

Who can and Who should pursue Bachelor of Fisheries Science Degree

• Candidates who possess a genuine interest in marine life and are free from sea sickness or can adapt themselves to sea travel.

• Candidates who are interested in making innovations and developments which can better the existing technology, are also well suited for this course.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Fisheries Science Degree

• One can go for M.F.Sc. (Masters of Fisheries Science) after completing B.F.Sc.

• Candidates with academic background in B.F.Sc., can apply for the post of research assistant, biochemist, biologist, technicians, etc.

Bachelor of Fisheries Science Jobs

Graduates in Fisheries Science can find employment in the public sector organizations such as the Fisheries Department and nationalized banks. India has a vast shoreline and sea food export is one of the major revenue earners for India and trained personnel in the field of fisheries science are in demand.

Employment Areas

• Fisheries Colleges.
• Research Institutes.
• Fish Farmers Development Agencies.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendras.
• Nationalised Banks.
• International Organisations like FAO,NACA.
• Aquariums.
• Fish Farms.
• Feed Manufacturing Units.
• Feed Sales Department.
• Ornamental Fish Culture and Breeding Centres.
• Hatchery and Seed Production Companies.
• Commercial Pearl Production Industry.
• Fish Processing and Marketing Firms.
• Net Making Units.
• Fish Disease Diagnostic Centre.
• Consultancies.

Job Types

• Farm Manager.
• Fisheries Inspector.
• Hatchery Manager.
• Aqua Culturist.
• Fish Exporters.
• Fish Traders.
• Fish Breeders.
• Fishermen.
• Marine Biologist / Marine Scientist.
• Hatchery/ Farm Operator.
• Fisheries Extension Officer / Technical Officer.
• Feed Mill Manager.
• Processing and Production Manager.
• Fish Export Inspector.
• Export Manager.
• R&D Professional.
• Aquaculture Entrepreneur.
• Consultant.
• Assistant Fisheries Development Officer.
• Fisheries Extension Officer.
• District Fisheries Development Officer.