Master of Science in Aquaculture
Department of Academic AffairsWhy study Aquaculture?
- The aquaculture industry develops fast with an annual increase of 5-10%.
- Productions are estimated to be doubled within 2020- 2030.
- New industry with great potential; driven by innovation.
Master of Science in Aquaculture
Photo: Hans Magnus Gjøen
Contents of the programme
The study starts with an introduction course in diseases and health in farmed fish, genetics and breeding, and in fish nutrition. A practical and theoretical course in fish production, product quality is also included.
Courses like statistics and experimental design and analysis are recommended.
The aim of the study is to give the students broad practical and theoretical knowledge in different fields,
before they complete their master thesis within a focus area which can be chosen from fish breeding, fish nutrition or production technology or another area of interest.
Compulsory courses:
General Aquaculture – diseases and health in farmed fish
General Aquaculture – Breeding and genetics
General Aquaculture – nutrition
Aquaculture production
Production technology in Aquaculture
Aquaculture breeding and genetics theory
Aquaculture – special course
Master thesis
The Master programme is planned in conjunction with the relevant study coordinator.
What will I learn?
The programme gives you broad and interdisciplinary strength or specialisation in subjects of your choice.
From courses we offer in fish breeding, fish nutrition, product quality and planning and design of aquacultural plants, you will get insight and knowledge about how those components/factors affects the effectiveness of production and influence the economical yield.
What can you use this qualification for?
Manager in the fish farming industry, quality control, governmental or extension positions, developing new aquaculture species, managing breeding programs, sales or administration.
The Master degree is also a stepping stone to an academic career.
Admission and Requirements
A Bachelor or equivalent degree, including minimum 10 credits mathematics, 10 credits in chemistry/physics, 10 credits in statistics and 60 credits in biology.
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the UMB regulations for programmes taught in English.
For more information
• Information about the content of the programme:
Study Coordinator:
Stine Telneset, Phone: +47 64 96 51 54
Marit Ensby, tlf.: +47 64 96 51 26
• Information about application procedures and general questions about the University, information regarding visa, costs of living and other practicalities:
Student Information Centre,
P.O. Box 5003,
NO-1432 Aas, Norway
tlf: +47 64 96 59 72/73
E-mail: opptak@umb.no
Updated: 03.01.13
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Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
PO Box: 5003, N-1432 Ås
Phone: (+47) 64 96 61 00
Fax: (+47) 64 94 75 05
E-mail: opptak@umb.no
PO Box: 5003, N-1432 Ås
Phone: (+47) 64 96 61 00
Fax: (+47) 64 94 75 05
E-mail: opptak@umb.no