Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (B.Sc. (Fisheries)

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (B.Sc. (Fisheries) Course Details

B.Sc. Fisheries or Bachelor of Science in Fisheries is an undergraduate Fisheries Science course. Fisheries science is the academic discipline of managing and understanding fisheries. It is a multidisciplinary science, which draws on the disciplines of aquaculture including breeding, genetics, biotechnology, nutrition, farming, diagnosis of diseases in fishes, other aquatic resources, medical treatment of aquatic animals; fish processing including curing, canning, freezing, value addition, by-products and waste utilization, quality assurance and certification, fisheries microbiology, fisheries biochemistry; fisheries resource management including biology, anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, population dynamics; fisheries environment including oceanography, limnology, ecology, biodiversity, aquatic pollution; fishing technology including gear and craft engineering, navigation and seamanship, marine engines; fisheries economics and management and fisheries extension. The duration, of course, is four years and after passing it successfully students have many career opportunities in various related fields.

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (B.Sc. (Fisheries) Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have completed 12th class from any recognized school board.

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (B.Sc. (Fisheries) Duration - 4 Years

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (B.Sc. (Fisheries)  Employment Areas

• Agriculture Sector
• Aquaculture Sector
• Colleges and Universities
• Fish Farming Consultancy
• Food Industry
• Meat Processing Companies

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (B.Sc. (Fisheries)  Job Types

• Aquaculture Technician
• Assist. Fisheries Development Officer
• Fish Farming Consultant
• Management Trainee (Fishery)
• Store Manager
• Teacher/ Lecturer