Master of Science (Aquaculture)
Flinders University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00114A
This degree aims to provide advanced skills and comprehensive knowledge in global aquaculture, and for students to use the knowledge in aquaculture nutrition, water quality, reproduction, product quality and health for the management of global aquaculture operations.
Structure
- Students must complete eleven core (compulsory) topics and one option topic chosen from a range of option topics available. These topics aim to provide students with in-depth theoretical and technical knowledge in aquaculture and specialised skills in global aquaculture farming and practice.
- nutrition, water quality, reproduction, product quality and health issues.
- a well-developed understanding of aquaculture operations through a combination of coursework and practicals and the ability to apply them to the profession. It will also develop advanced numerical and statistical skills relevant to aquaculture.
- strong business management skills and the ability to apply a range of skills independently in the design of aquaculture facilities.To facilitate skill and learning development, students have access to aquaculture facilities including: six specially designed laboratories on campus that enable the culture of algae, zoo-plankton, fish, crustaceans and molluscs.
- more than 100 aquaria.
- and eighteen 10,000-litre outdoor tanks. Flinders also undertakes research and study at the Lincoln Marine Science Centre in the Eyre Peninsula which is the richest aquaculture region in Australia. One key benefit in this course is an extended practical experience through industrial work placement to prepare for future professional roles in Aquaculture.
Subjects
- Aquaculture
Standard entry requirements
Applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) or Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) (Honours) from Flinders University or equivalent qualification are not eligible to apply for this degree. Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline of science other than in Aquacultureor hold the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Science (Aquaculture) or equivalent qualification.Applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) or Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) (Honours) or equivalent qualification are not eligible to apply for this degree.
Study pathways
The University may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, consider applicants who do not hold a bachelor degree or equivalent but can demonstrate relevant higher education study with relevant work experience, or relevant work experience which may meet the requirements for entry into the course. Please contact the University for further advice.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Bedford Park | Domestic: $72,400 International: $87,600 | No |
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