Aquaculture (BSc Agr)
Cultivate a sustainable future with hands-on learning in aquaculture, balancing food production and environmental conservation.
Why choose this program?
Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food industries in the world representing almost half of the world’s fish production. This major will prepare you for a dynamic career in the increasingly global aquatic agri-food sector. Here, you will be immersed into a comprehensive learning experience with both your hands and your mind. Become part of an industry that’s feeding our world, and at the same time, conserving our environment.
A minor in Aquaculture will provide you with an area of secondary concentration to customize your degree.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Bachelor of Science Agriculture requirements:
Minimum overall average: 75%
Academic English 12
Pre-calculus Math 12*
Three additional academic subjects
*If you don't have the appropriate pre-calculus math class, but are otherwise qualified, you may be admitted with the stipulation that you take the relevant non-credit introductory studies class in first year prior to registering in the degree level class
Minor in Aquaculture eligibility:
This minor is available to students registered in the following 120 credit hour programs:
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) - except for Aquaculture majors.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences)
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program options
This degree has a large hands-on learning component, giving you real-world experience to prepare you for your future career related to Aquaculture. If you choose to pursue an honours degree, you will design and implement your own research project in your fourth-year.
The following Aquaculture program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:
Bachelor of Science Agriculture with Major
Bachelor of Science Agriculture with Honours
Minor in Aquaculture (see Admissions Requirements for eligibility)
Minors in a range of subjects including Agricultural Business Management and Animal Agriculture
Certificates including Animal Welfare
What you will learn
Completing studies in Aquaculture at the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture blends classroom, laboratory, project and field work. You will develop strengths and gain knowledge in three main areas: aquaculture, aquatic science, and hands-on experience.
Sample courses may include:
Biology
Agricultural Ecosystems
General Chemistry
Genetics
Aquacultural Environment
Microbiology
Animal Breeding
Fish Physiology
Fish Nutrition
Finfish Production
Shellfish Production
Our Aquaculture Facility is located on campus and offers 8,100 square feet of well-equipped laboratories and aquatic-rearing facilities with fresh and salt water to nurture fish, grow plankton and manage water quality. Our intimate classroom sizes give you an opportunity to be part of your professor’s research and learn first-hand from these experts.
Careers
The global demand for seafood is rising and by 2030, more than half the world’s seafood will be farmed. A major in Aquaculture gives you the skills and expertise to tackle this challenge head- on with sustainability in mind. Close to 90% of our students graduate from our programs with high-quality jobs. Top employers across Canada seek out our students on campus because of their job-ready skills, their environmental knowledge, and their forward-thinking approach.
Future studies may include programs at the graduate level in aquaculture or agricultural sciences.
