About the course

This compressed, one-year program is the only Aquaculture program offered as a Post-Graduate Certificate in Ontario. Food aquaculture operations encompass a wide variety of species and culture techniques. In addition to food production, aquaculture activities include production of fish for conservation, and production for ornamental species. The global demand for aquaculture products is growing, along with demands for stewardship, sustainability and food safety and security. This unique program combines:

　　Significant hands-on operational experience

　　Numerous field trips to experience aspects of the aquaculture industry such as trout farming and conservation stocking

　　Business training so that graduates can both promote the industry and understand the diverse challenges facing aquaculture enterprises

　　During first semester, students will address aquaculture fundamentals. Much of the program will take place in the campus hatchery facilities, which include an Atlantic salmon hatchery and a muskellunge hatchery.

　　The focus in second semester is on operational and business practices, and internship planning. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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: 2 Semester(s)Fees: CA$18,041

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Lindsay
Fall (September), 2025	Lindsay

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Fleming College

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　　Scanned original, certified/notarized university and/or college transcripts.

　　All documents must be translated into English (where applicable) by an official notary or approved educational resource.

　　Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL 80 with no score less than 20

　　Paper-based (PBT) TOEFL 550

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.0 with no band less than 5.5*

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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 Fleming College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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