
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) Majoring in Aquaculture and Fisheries
Dunedin, New Zealand
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) Majoring in Aquaculture and Fisheries
Why study Aquaculture and Fisheries?
Fisheries and aquaculture are very important to New Zealanders because of the importance of the freshwater and marine environments for our culture, food and trade. Management of wild fisheries and aquaculture is connected – both require science to innovate and ensure sustainable practice.
Understanding environmental impacts, reducing waste, enhancing production and ensuring the highest value for the products we produce are all challenges that will be met through the application of science across a range of disciplines.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Every program of study
- shall consist of papers worth not less than 360 points,
- shall satisfy one of the major subject requirements listed above,
- must include an approved minor or second major as specified above, except that the Course Director for the major subject may approve either
- a minor or second major subject not listed above, or
- a selection of papers worth at least 90 points, including at least 18 points at 300-level and at least 54 points above 100-level, provided that the overall combination of subjects and papers constitutes a coherent and integrated program of study
Major subject areas
- Agricultural Innovation
- Applied Geology
- Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Computational Modelling
- Consumer Food Science
- Data Science
- Energy Management
- Environmental Management
- Forensic Analytical Science
- Geographic Information Systems
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Physical Education, Activity and Health
- Software Engineering
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
With a BAppSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries you’ll be well placed to work in a variety of positions within New Zealand and internationally. The companies who produce, catch and process the fish we eat or export provide opportunities for researchers to be involved from production and harvest through to processing and marketing.
The aquaculture industry is expanding and the challenge of feeding the planet in a changing world will be met through innovation and the work of the next generation of scientists.
You could work for government departments or join the science teams of local councils, iwi organisations or business – managing fish stocks and aquaculture operations and protecting the ecosystems and environment that support them.
If you wish to stay in the university system and learn more about new models of aquaculture and fisheries science, environment management, product development and food science, you could complete a master’s degree or PhD – opening up wider job opportunities in scientist or management positions in a range of organisations.
Program delivery
Application Details
Applicants must apply online. They should also attach all the necessary supporting documents which includes scanned copies of their official high school or foundation transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades); scanned copies of the relevant official transcripts of previous university study; and provide proof of their identity: this is usually achieved by providing a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English). Applicants may also be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE). As soon as applicants have completed their online application, their proof of identity document must be posted to International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.