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Master of Science in Aquaculture

18 Months On Campus Masters Program

Flinders University

Program Overview

The postgraduate aquaculture courses draw on expertise from key industry figures in South Australia who serve on the industry consultative committee for Flinders University courses. 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 Regions South Australia (PIRSA) and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). The courses develop an understanding of aquaculture principles and practices in nutrition and water quality, reproduction and genetics, hatchery management, ecology and physiology, husbandry and production, health management and disease control, product quality, aquaculture system and technology, experimental design and statistics for biology, fisheries biology and management, and bio business. The program involves practicals in laboratories, aquaria and tanks, aquaculture professionals and a flexible choice of elective topics available from different disciplines. The Masters of Science (Aquaculture) course can be fast-tracked in 18 months and includes a research component.

Program Key Stats

$33000 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

The equivalent of a three-year Australian bachelors degree. Some degrees may require work experience to meet the entry requirements. A reference or statement from the employer will be required. IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL (Paper): 550 Overall 4.5 TWE; TOEFL (Internet); 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 18 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge English: Advanced CAE: B2.

Career Options

  • Marine biologists
  • environmental consultant
  • wildlife conservationist
  • ichthyologist
  • fishery manager
  • marine biochemist and aquatic animal behaviorist

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