MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture - Commonwealth Scholarships

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University of St Andrews

Postgraduate Education in

Sustainable Aquaculture

PGCert/PGDip/MSc

Sustainable Aquaculture - PG online - Subjects - University of St Andrews

Online MSc programme – open application to all qualified candidates

Duration- between 1 and 5 years depending upon level of study

·       Knowledge of all aspects of sustainable aquaculture from local to global relevance

·       Develop skills in applied research, technology, husbandry welfare and best business practice

·       Map out your own learning pathway and your own pace

·       Supported with self-paced learning by expert tutors with a broad range of industry experience

·       Become part of a global network of aquaculture practitioners

Areas of study include the global perspectives of

·       Practices and principles of aquaculture

·       Aquaculture production management

·       Business management in an aquaculture context

·       Health and disease management

·       Feeding and nutrition of aquatic animals

·       Aquaculture-environmental management

·       Genetics and reproduction for aquaculture

·       Innovation including RAS and emerging aquaculture technologies

Up to 10 Commonwealth Schoalrships are now available for qualified applicants for September 2025 entry.

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Sustainable Aquaculture - PG online - Subjects - University of St Andrews

Requirements

• A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in a relevant biological science. Entry will also be offered following successful completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Aquaculture in conjunction with additional evidence of relevant professional experiential learning. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
• English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.

The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.

Application requirements

• CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date
• two original signed references (at least one academic)
• academic transcripts and degree certificates
• personal statement

For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.

If you do not have a degree

We will consider applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. In these circumstances we expect candidates to have at least five years of relevant professional learning. The Admissions team will holistically assess your application and determine the best route of entry for you. In some cases, this may be onto the PGCert in the first instance where students will have the opportunity to progress and graduate with a full Masters degree.

For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.

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