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University of Stirling: Aquatic Pathobiology
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Aquaculture |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 467044 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The global demand for fish is soaring. In the UK alone, the aquaculture industry was worth around £1.4 billion in 2024. With demand on the rise, the market is set to expand even further over the next five years (2025-2030) (source: IBIS World). The need for aquaculture expertise is growing. Effective disease management is vital to the industry's prosperity. Our Aquatic Pathobiology Masters gives you a unique opportunity to study the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of aquatic animal diseases in cultured organisms. You’ll study at the Institute of Aquaculture, one of the top institutions in this field. Their facilities include: freshwater sites in Central Scotland; tropical and temperate freshwater recirculation systems on campus; marine facilities in the west of Scotland. The course combines practical work and field visits with class-based training. You’ll focus on aquatic disease diagnosis and health management challenges drawn from real industry situations. You’ll also develop an understanding of the biology, husbandry and environment of farmed aquatic species. Take a closer look at our Institute of Aquaculture facilities. Gain valuable insights on aquaculture field trips Throughout the MSc Aquatic Pathobiology course you’ll go on many field trips to locations such as: farms hatcheries processors feed companies equipment suppliers research laboratories Opportunities to carry out industry-based projects We work closely with the aquaculture industry in more than 20 countries, including every major company in Scotland. That gives many of our students an opportunity to carry out industry-based research projects. Past projects include:
Molecular drivers of antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens relevant to Vietnamese freshwater aquaculture Partner: Research Institute for Aquaculture 2 (RIA 2), Vietnam Fish Welfare in Vietnamese Market Live Holding Systems: A Health and Cost-Benefit Analysis Partners: Ton Duc Thang University, National Research Institute for Aquaculture 1, An Giang University, Vietnam University of Agriculture. Determining the effects of the semiochemical isophorone on salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis secretory activity Partners: Moredun Research Institute, University of Glasgow, Roslin Institute Learn from aquaculture experts On this Masters in Aquatic Pathobiology you’ll be taught aquaculture professionals from Scotland and across the world. Past guest lecturers have been from commercial partners, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government agencies, including:
MOWI Scotland Benchmark Genetics INVE Aquaculture Patogen Marine Scotland
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills: IELTS: 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Grade C; Pearson Test of English (Academic): 54 with 51 in each component; IBT TOEFL: 80 with no subtest less than 17. |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
Food from aquatic systems is essential for much of the world’s population. However, with wild catches of seafood declining in many places, aquaculture is playing an increasing role as an alternative source of high-quality, nutritious food - and as an employer. Controlling disease is important to the ongoing success of this industry.
Our Aquatic Pathobiology postgraduate degree gives you a unique opportunity to study the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of aquatic animal diseases in cultured organisms. You’ll study at the Institute of Aquaculture, one of the top institutions in this field. The Institute is internationally recognised for both research and teaching and has more than 70 staff and 80 postgraduate students. This Masters in Aquatic Pathobiology has been taught at the Institute for almost 40 years and is the only postgraduate degree of its kind in the world.
The course combines high-quality, practical work and field visits with class-based training in aquatic disease diagnosis and health management challenges drawn from real situations. You’ll also develop an understanding of the biology, husbandry and environment of farmed aquatic species. The course can also be seen as preparation for anyone who plans to do a PhD in aquatic animal health or disease.
The Institute of Aquaculture has received the UK’s most prestigious academic honour – the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2019. The honour recognises outstanding work that shows quality and innovation, and delivers real benefit to the wider world through education and training. It recognises our pioneering work in the world’s fastest-growing food production sector and our bid to tackle global hunger.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills: IELTS: 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Grade C; Pearson Test of English (Academic): 54 with 51 in each component; IBT TOEFL: 80 with no subtest less than 17. |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).
That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …
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