Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture)

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the graduate certificate must normally hold a degree in any relevant discipline of science or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. The Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture) is not available to graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture), Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) (Honours), or equivalent.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Total score with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing; Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

The Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture) is an 18-unit program comprising only coursework offered by the College of Science and Engineering.

The primary aim of this course is to facilitate skills transfer from another relevant area of science to the study of aquaculture. The specific aims include:

• gaining theoretical and technical knowledge in aquaculture and specialised skills in global aquaculture farming and practice;
• applying knowledge in nutrition, water quality reproduction, or production quality and health issues relevant to global aquaculture;
• understanding of aquaculture operations through a combination of theoretical coursework and technical practicals;
• training for independent thinking and problem solving skills in aquaculture

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to:

• apply specialised skills and comprehensive knowledge in global aquaculture;
• apply key knowledge in aquaculture nutrition, water quality and reproduction, or production quality and health for the management of global aquaculture operations to the profession;
• work independently and as a member of a team for a common goal
• work and learn independently
• communicate aquaculture concepts to a variety of audiences

Your career

Graduates are suitable for careers in aquaculture systems and technology, health and genetics.

Potential occupations include:

• aquaculture development officer
• aquaculture consultant
• aquaculture research scientist
• aquaculture development officer
• aquarist
• business manager
• farm manager
• hatchery manager
• laboratory manager/ technician
• specialist (nutrition/ health genetics)
• technical officer.