Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation
A three-year degree combining aquaculture and marine conservation, preparing students for roles in sustainable aquatic resource management, marine ecology, and the aquaculture industry.
NZ$9,440
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical skills in aquaculture and marine conservation
Gain hands-on experience through field trips, industry placements, and applied research projects that provide technical expertise relevant to the aquatic industry.
Specialise in areas of aquaculture or marine conservation
About This Course
The Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation equips students with the specialist knowledge, technical, and practical skills required in the aquaculture and marine conservation sectors. Developed with industry input, the programme fosters understanding of ecological threats such as overfishing, pollution, and climate change, and provides real-world experiences including regular field trips, industry work placements, and applied research. Graduates can specialise in aquaculture, marine conservation, industry management, or tailor their studies through elective options. The region offers close proximity to world-class aquaculture operations and research hubs.
Course Content
- Aquatic Life Support Systems and Animal Husbandry
- Aquatic Biology
- Āronga Māori and Aquaculture Principles
- Aquatic Ecology and Fishery Management
- Environmental Management
- Industry Practice (Level 5 and 6 placements)
- Business Environment
- Research and Communication Skills
- Aquaculture Industry Skills
- Aquatic Health Management
- Health and Biosecurity Management
- Marine Conservation Biology
- Aquaculture and Marine Conservation Science
- Marine and Tropical Aquaculture
- Applied Research
- Applied Industry Project (Level 7 industry placement)
- Statistics and Experimental Design
- Advanced Aquatic Life Support Systems
- Organisational Behaviour
- Aquatic Animal Nutrition
- Applied Marine Science
- Production Research and Development
- Seafood Technology and Processing
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Aquaculture business managementProduction managementPolicy managementResearch and development technicianLocal government environmental officerMarine rangerFisheries inspector or observerPublic aquarium curator
