About the course

Our Masters in Sustainable Aquaculture explores the principles of aquaculture and the key factors influencing the viability of aquatic animal farming and food production systems. You’ll develop an understanding of aquatic animal biology, environmental issues, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, disease and health management. With practical application at the core of your studies, you can choose to focus on specific aspects of sustainable aquaculture, including-

　　- advanced broodstock management

　　- aquaculture policy and planning

　　- livelihood analysis

　　- environmental management and biodiversity

　　- feed formulation and resources

　　- aquatic animal health control

　　- epidemiology

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£23,825

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Stirling
Autumn (September), 2025	Stirling

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Stirling

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

　　If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

　　IELTS: 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill

　　Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C or above

　　Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Grade C or above

　　Pearson Test of English (Academic): 54 with 51 in each component

　　IBT TOEFL: 80 with no subtest less than 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Stirling. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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