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Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management – FARM

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About FARM

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management (FARM) offers comprehensive programs that equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to manage and conserve aquatic ecosystems, as well as contribute to sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices. FARM graduates can pursue various career opportunities in the field of fisheries and aquatic resources management.

FARM graduates play a vital role in managing and protecting aquatic resources, developing sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, conducting research on aquatic ecosystems, and promoting the conservation of marine biodiversity. Their expertise and knowledge contribute to the responsible and sustainable utilization of fisheries and aquatic resources, ensuring the long-term viability of these valuable ecosystems.

Our Programs

Undergraduate
Graduate
Post-Graduate-Program

B.Sc in Fisheries

 

M.Sc in Fisheries and Applied Aquaculture

M.Sc in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

 

Ph.D in Fisheries and Applied Aquaculture

Ph.D in Fisheries and Aquatic Science

Career Opportunities

Job Market

This programs equips you with a diverse skill set that can be applied to various career paths like:

Fisheries managers

Aquaculture farm managers

Fishery biologists

Aquatic ecologists

Marine conservationists

Fisheries policy analysts

Seafood sustainability specialists

Fishery extension officers

Environmental consultants

Research scientists

Fishery Educators

Entry requirements

Embarking in engineering Studies begins with meeting our admissions requirements. We seek passionate individuals committed to mastering engineering , understanding dynamics, and embracing cultural diversity. Below are the entry requirements for our program:

First Degree Courses


The GCE O/L, with passes in four approved subjects before sitting the GCE A/L

One of the following requirements in the GCE A/L

  • Two GCE/AL passes at the same sitting.
  • The BAC in the series is appropriate to the intended field for specialization.
  • The Senate considers candidates with other qualifications as the equivalent of these qualifications.

Individual departments may impose additional and specific requirements.

Students whose language of instruction was not English, will be required to pass a prescribed English Language test unless they have completed the Special Intensive English Language Course.

Applicants are informed that for Classical programs, the registration fee paid is as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education while for Professional programs an additional tuition fee as defined by the respective faculties may also apply.

Masters and PhD Courses


Hold a good Bachelor’s and or Masters’s degree in a relevant discipline.

By analyzing the collected data, fisheries biologists can identify threats or declines in fish populations, such as overfishing, habitat loss, pollution, invasive species, climate change impacts, or changes in water availability.