Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation
Fisheries
A course by
NMIT
A three-year degree combining aquaculture and marine conservation, preparing students for roles in sustainable aquatic resource management, marine ecology, and the aquaculture industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 3 years
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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
Tailor your studies to specialise in aquaculture, marine conservation, or management roles according to career interests.
Understand ecological and environmental issues
Learn the impacts of overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change on marine and freshwater environments, and how to apply sustainable solutions.
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 or higher and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher), including 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects, and specific literacy and numeracy requirements
Any qualification recognised by NZQA as equivalent to the achievement of NCEA Level 3
Any Level 4 qualification in a related field
Alternate entry possible based on demonstrated skills via study, work, or life experience (case-by-case)
English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5), or NZQA approved alternatives
For distance study: employment or access to a suitable aquaculture workplace, ability to attend compulsory workshops and assessments
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Aquaculture
Marine Conservation
Fisheries
Environmental Science
Future employment opportunities might be
Aquaculture business management
Production management
Policy management
Research and development technician
Local government environmental officer
Marine ranger
Fisheries inspector or observer
Public aquarium curator
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