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BSc (Hons) Aquaculture

By 2050, the world population is predicted to be 9.7 billion and food demand is projected to double. Aquaculture is a solution already providing over 50 percent of all fish for human consumption. Worldwide, aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector and one of Scotland’s biggest export markets. Keeping our aquatic environments healthy, protected and sustainable is vital for our planet.

Aquaculture – or aquatic agriculture – is more than just 'fish farming'. It includes the culture of many species, including crocodiles and turtles. Our course is the perfect place to kick-start your career in aquaculture, or to work with related fish-farm, pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies.

The excellence of our course is rooted in the Institute of Aquaculture, the leading international centre and the largest of its kind in the world. You’ll benefit from our expertise in teaching, research and consultancy. You'll also have the opportunity to pursue projects overseas, often in conjunction with our research and development activities.

The Institute of Aquaculture has received the UK’s most prestigious academic honour – the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2019. The honour recognises outstanding work that shows quality and innovation, and delivers real benefit to the wider world through education and training. It recognises our pioneering work in the world’s fastest-growing food production sector and our bid to tackle global hunger.

Studying aquaculture at Stirling will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be the difference and help feed the future.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 7

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

A graduate in Aquaculture is well equipped to enter both the expanding field of aquaculture or related positions, including:

aquaculture development
aquaculture production
hatchery companies
fish farm companies
environmental impact assessment
environmental and conservation fields
pollution control
pharmaceutical companies
fisheries management
governmental regulatory departments.

In addition, there is a wide range of more general graduate employment opportunities, such as with biotechnological companies, bioinformatics, health and clinical sciences, forensic science, medical sales and marketing, science journalism and teaching.

There is also the option to gain further advanced postgraduate training to Masters and PhD levels if you want to develop specialist skills or to pursue a research career.

PSW Opportunity

2 years of PSW available after completion of Degree program

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

Year 1 entry – Four-year honours
Direct Entry to 1st Year:

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above.

Year 2 entry – Three-year honours
Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above. Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

Please note that advanced entry options for students who have scored 35 in the International Baccalaureate or GCE A-Levels ABB in one sitting will also be considered on a case by case basis.

Nepal

Year 1 entry – Four-year honours
The University welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed the HSC Year 12, with a minimum of 75%.

Year 2 entry – Three-year honours
SQA Advanced Highers
ABB

GCE A-levels
ABB

IB Diploma
35 points

Essential subjects
To include Biology and one of Environmental Science, Geography or Geology.

Sri Lanka

Year 1 entry – Four-year honours
The University welcomes applications from students holding BBC at A level for entry to most undergraduate programmes. Please note that some programmes may also stipulate subject specific entry criteria.