Aquaculture
Overview
The postgraduate aquaculture program develops an understanding of aquaculture principles and practices in a wide variety of fields. These include nutrition, water quality, reproduction, genetics, hatchery management, ecology, physiology, husbandry, production, health management, disease control, product quality, aquaculture systems, aquaculture technology, experimental design, statistics for biology, fisheries biology, management, and bio-business.
The courses draw on expertise from key industry figures in South Australia who serve on an industry consultative committee. Linked with these courses are work placements in tuna, yellowtail kingfish, oyster, abalone, mussel and freshwater crayfish sites. Flinders University is involved in research shared with Primary Industries and Resources South Australia (PIRSA) and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI).
The program involves practicals in laboratories, aquaria and tanks, aquaculture professionals and a flexible choice of elective topics available from different disciplines.
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Courses
Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture)
Duration: 6 months
Delivery mode:
On campus
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2GC116
Annual indicative fees (2022):
$17,046 (Full fee paying)
Graduate Diploma in Science (Aquaculture)
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
On campus
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2GD083
Annual indicative fees (2022):
$34,092 (Full fee paying)
Master of Science (Aquaculture)
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
On campus
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2CM156
Annual indicative fees (2022):
$34,092 (Full fee paying)
Courses
Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture)
Duration: 6 months
Delivery mode:
On campus
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 082816C
Annual fees:
2022: $19,000
Graduate Diploma in Science (Aquaculture)
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
On campus
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 082817B
Annual fees:
2022: $38,000
Master of Science (Aquaculture)
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
On campus
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 082818A
Annual fees:
2022: $38,000
Your career
Graduates are suitable for careers in acquaculture systems and technology, health and genetics.
Potential occupations include:
- aquaculture development officer
- aquaculture consultant
- aquaculture research scientist
- aquaculture development officer
- aquarist
- business manager
- farm manager
- hatchery manager
- laboratory manager/ technician
- specialist (nutrition/ health genetics)
- technical officer.
What you will study
The program provides you with an understanding of global aquaculture through a combination of theoretical coursework and technical practicals and will develop independent thinking and problem-solving skills within aquaculture. Topics cover areas such as aquaculture systems, aquaculture technology, water quality, product quality, plant diversity, algal diversity, and economics for business. Masters comprises coursework and an industrial work placement.
You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements and practicals in laboratories, aquaria and tanks, and meet with aquaculture professionals. An extended practical experience through industrial work placement in the masters prepares you for future professional roles in aquaculture.
Entry requirements
Graduate Certificate
Applicants for the graduate certificate must normally hold a degree in any relevant discipline of science or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. The Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture) is not available to graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture), Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) (Honours), or equivalent.
Graduate Diploma
Applicants for the graduate diploma must normally hold the Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture) or a degree in any relevant discipline of science or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Aquaculture) is not available to graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture), Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) (Honours), or equivalent.
Masters
Applicants for the masters must normally hold the Graduate Diploma in Science (Aquaculture) or a degree in any relevant discipline of science or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
The Master of Science (Aquaculture) is not available to graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture), Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) (Honours), or equivalent. However, a bachelor degree in aquaculture from an overseas university will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Entry requirements
Graduate Certificate
Applicants for the graduate certificate must normally hold a degree in any relevant discipline of science or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. The Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture) is not available to graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture), Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) (Honours), or equivalent.
Graduate Diploma
Applicants for the graduate diploma must normally hold the Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture) or a degree in any relevant discipline of science or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Aquaculture) is not available to graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture), Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) (Honours), or equivalent.
Masters
Applicants for the masters must normally hold the Graduate Diploma in Science (Aquaculture) or a degree in any relevant discipline of science or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
The Master of Science (Aquaculture) is not available to graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture), Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) (Honours), or equivalent. However, a bachelor degree in aquaculture from an overseas university will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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