Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland

You want to feed the world through sustainable and healthy food production.

Marine and freshwater aquaculture farms, hatcheries, aquaculture advisory agencies, government departments, environmental monitoring, fish health suppliers, consulting companies, fish food manufacturers, aquaculture equipment manufacturers and distributors, research and academia.

The global aquaculture industry is expanding as the demand for food proteins increases worldwide. Highly qualified practitioners with the knowledge and operational skills in production, management and governance in the aquaculture and related fields will be required. Designed for degree-holding students interested in specializing in the field of aquaculture development, practice and management, the Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Aquaculture) offers current and relevant knowledge, combined with technical and practical experience, to prepare graduates for a range of careers in aquaculture and related fields.

The program will provide a solid foundation in environmental stewardship, sustainability, animal health and husbandry, nutrition and feeding, aquaculture engineering and systems operation, and farming technology and techniques. Graduates will also be equipped to collaborate and communicate with diverse aquaculture stakeholder groups to achieve common goals.

The program consists of 21 credit hours of course work that includes a 12-week internship. In-depth coverage of the discipline through course work, lab and field components, as well as the internship, provides the opportunity to put into practice the hands-on, applied and management skills necessary for success in the program. The diploma may be completed on a full or part-time basis.

Admission is limited and competitive. To be considered for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Aquaculture), an applicant must meet admission requirements for the Master of Marine Studies (Aquaculture) program.

To be considered for admission to the program, an applicant will normally possess a relevant second-class or better undergraduate degree (cumulative grade point average ≥ 2.75/4) from a university of recognized standing.

Please refer to the Memorial University Calendar for descriptions and regulations for this program.