Aquaculture Management (Bachelor)
See study programmeThe Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture Management provides an interdisciplinary, industry-oriented education with work placement in the aquaculture industry as part of the programme.
This full-time programme includes lectures and various forms of exercises mainly in the laboratories. In the last semester the students will do field practise in Norway or abroad.
Some handicaps may limit the laboratory exercises and field practical work.
On successful completion of the programme:
Knowledge
The candidate should:
- have a good overview of Norwegian seafood production
- have sufficient knowledge to establish a fish-farming operation
- have obtained knowledge regarding procedures and practical tasks in a fish-farming company
Skills
The candidate should:
- be familiar with the terminology used by the major private and public actors in the aquaculture industry
- be able to plan the establishment and operations of fish farms on the basis of technical, biological and economic criteria
General competence
The candidate should:
- be able to carry out independent scientific explanations founded in key fisheries-related issues
- be able to start further study of some specialized topics in aquaculture
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Application Deadlines
March 1 Applications based on prior learning or exceptional circumstances
April 15 Central admission for applicants with Norwegian education? (refer to information about admission to Norwegian-taught programmes)
- Master in Biology and Aquaculture
(Course in Statistics is also required)
Ever thought of spending part of your degree in another part of the world? Our cooperation with universities in Europe and other parts of the world can offer you exciting opportunities to study one or two semesters abroad. You can also spend your mandatory work placement abroad.
A study abroad complements your degree studies best in the third academic year.
Below you will find an overview of our partner universities where you, as an aquaculture management student, can travel to:
EUROPE
The Netherlands
University of Groningen
Wageningen University & Research centre
Great Brittain
University of Stirling (Skottland)
AUSTRALIA
James Cook University (Queensland)
CANADA
Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo, British Columbia)
Memorial University of Newfoundland (St. John's)
No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.
Additional costs, limited upward to NOK 2,000, will incur in relation to field trips/excursions.
The programme includes a mandatory industry placement period in the 4th semester, and students should expect costs to incur during this period (accommodation, food, traveling etc.).
Students take an active part in the evaluation of the courses in the programme through mid-term and final evaluation. Dialogue meetings are also conducted between students and the programme director every semester.