AQUACULTURE COURSES
Introductory Qualifications
Our Introductory level includes short term certified courses focused on specific areas and longer term undergraduate certificates providing a foothold for the next step in your career.

Course Director
Dr Neil Hazon
nh1@st-andrews.ac.uk
Course Deputy Director
Dr Jonathan David
Institution
University of St Andrews
Location
Courses are delivered 100% online
Cost
See St Andrews website for current pricing.
Links below.
Undergraduate Certificate
Programme Description
This is a 40 week Introductory college level course on Global Sustainable Aquaculture.
This course is ideal for those who do not have a degree and wish to study sustainable aquaculture to develop their career. Successful completion of this course could also lead to additional professional qualifications, providing an opportunity for you to study the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc
This qualification requires completion of 3 of the 5 module options of which The Global Aquaculture Industry and the Fish and Invertebrate Biology module are compulsory:

Fish and Invertebrate Biology (compulsory)
Address the essential aspects of fish and invertebrate biology including anatomy, physiology and environmental requirements.

Aquaculture Nutrition

Aquaculture Health

The Global Aquaculture Industry
Introduces the concept and definition of aquaculture and describes the global industry in the main production regions.

Aquaculture: Products and Markets
Each module is divided into a series of topics with associated assessments, tutorials and case studies. There will be a monitored online examination at the end of each module.
Each topic requires around 4 hours study time. A new topic is published each week, but does not necessarily need to be completed that week. Each module usually takes between 6 – 12 weeks to complete, depending upon time available to study.
Entry Requirements
Students must have gained SQA Standard grade (1 or 2) or GCSE (A or B) or equivalent in English and Mathematics along with at least two higher (H) or at least one GCE A Level or equivalent in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Geography (or Geology), Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
In line with the University’s drive to widen access, additional evidence of relevant professional experimental learning (RPEL) may be taken into account for entry.
Interested? Please email the course director or info@aquaculturecourses.com

Course Director
Jennifer Bender
jennifer.bender@umb.edu
Institution
UMASS Boston
Location
Courses are delivered 100% online
Cost
See UMASS website for current pricing.
Links below.
Certificate in Sustainable Marine Aquaculture
Program Description
This program comprises three 14 week Introductory college level modules on Sustainable Marine Aquaculture. The program is via University of Boston Massachusetts whom offer both accredited (for UMASS students) and non-accredited options.
The non-credit certification in this field enables individuals to quickly gain basic knowledge for entry into the workforce. It also provides professional development options for individuals seeking to change positions, retrain for a new career, and especially for international workforce development, to obtain US institution credentials.
The non-credit online SMA certificate consists of three aquaculture core courses. Courses can be taken individually and not in sequence however all three must be completed to earn a certificate.
Interested? Please email the course director or info@aquaculturecourses.com
Program Modules
This program comprises three modules:
Introduction to Sustainable Marine Aquaculture
Aquaculture Production
The Business of Marine Aquaculture
Enrolment Requirements (UMASS Students)

Aquaculture Core
Students in both programs must take all three courses as detailed above.
Introduction to Sustainable Marine Aquaculture
Aquaculture Production
The Business of Marine Aquaculture

Environment Core
For-credit students must take two courses
The Global Environment
An overview of the environment including the atmosphere and ocean, climate, soils, vegetation and landforms.
Nature of Environmental Problems
An introduction to environmental issues.
World Regional Geography
An overview of the relationship between the physical environment and human populations around the globe.

Capstone Core (Internship, Research or Course)
For-credit students must take one course
Internship in Environmental Studies
Placement with a government, nongovernment, corporate, or research organisation.
Environmental Problem Analysis and Policy Formulation
Analysis of an environmental problem, typically at the university or greater Boston community level.
Environmental Science Capstone
Application of natural and social science knowledge to environmental problems. For Environmental Science majors.
Entry Requirements
Anyone with a high school diploma (or equivalent) interested in a career in the aquaculture industry.