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University of Stirling: Sustainable Aquaculture
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Aquaculture |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 467046 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The Aquaculture sector in the UK was valued at £1.4bn in 2025. It’s expected to experience annual growth over the next five years, at a rate of 5.3% from 2025 to 2030 (source: IBIS World 2024). Skilled sustainable aquaculture specialists are needed to meet demand.
Our Masters in Sustainable Aquaculture explores the principles of aquaculture. It focuses on the key factors influencing the viability of aquatic animal farming and food production systems. You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of:
aquatic animal biology, environmental issues, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, disease and health management. You can choose to develop any of the following practical skills:
Advanced broodstock management Aquaculture policy and planning Livelihood analysis Environmental management and biodiversity Feed formulation and resources Aquatic animal health control Epidemiology Ecotoxicology You can also explore the commercial business of sustainable aquaculture. There are optional modules covering marketing, business studies and economics. Gain the skills to establish, manage, and evaluate aquaculture enterprises and development projects.
Focus on your chosen area of aquaculture The MSc Sustainable Aquaculture lets you choose subjects that suit your career goals. Specialised degrees have more compulsory modules, than the more flexible non-specialised route. The available Sustainable Aquaculture Masters degrees are:
Master of Science in Aquaculture Master of Science in Aquaculture (Environmental Management) Master of Science in Aquaculture (Breeding and Genetics) Master of Science in Aquaculture (Aquaculture Nutrition) Master of Science in Aquaculture (Aquaculture Development and Food Security) Gain valuable aquaculture insights on field trips On this Sustainable Aquaculture MSc you’ll go on field trips to locations such as:
farms, hatcheries, processors, feed companies, equipment suppliers, research laboratories. Opportunities to carry out industry-based projects We collaborate with aquaculture industry across more than 20 countries, partnering with all the major companies in Scotland. This strong industry network offers our students valuable opportunities to undertake industry-based research projects. Previous projects have included:
Improving ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylkta Ascanuis, 1767) skeletal health through nutritional intervention Partners: Otter Ferry Seafish, Scottish Fish Farms, Biomar, and Mowi Assessing genetic diversity of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Nigeria based on genome-wide Single Nucleotide Polymorphism data Partner: Spring Continental Harvest Ltd. (Nigeria) Bridging Gaps in Aquaculture: A Field study on Economics and Fish Welfare in Thai Markets Partners: Namsai Farms and Kasetsart University Investigating Nutrient Connectivity in an Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) System Partner: Fondazione IMC Centro Marino Internazionale, Sardinia Learn from aquaculture experts 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. Take a closer look at our Institute of Aquaculture facilities.
On this Sustainable Aquaculture Masters degree you’ll be taught by aquaculture professionals from Scotland and across the world. Visiting international experts deliver some lectures and workshops. Past guest lecturers have been from commercial partners, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government agencies, including:
MOWI Scotland Benchmark Genetics Cooke Aquaculture Devenish Nutrition GenoMar Genetics IFFO - The Marine Ingredients Organisation Veramaris ThinkAqua WorldFish
| 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 Cert-ificate 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. |
Summary
Study at the world-renowned Institute of Aquaculture – a leading Institute for sustainable aquatic food production and the largest of its kind in the world. The Institute brings together world-class, cross-disciplinary researchers to address a wide range of global challenges facing industry and society. Our Masters in Sustainable Aquaculture explores the principles of aquaculture and the key factors influencing the viability of aquatic animal farming and food production systems. You’ll develop an understanding of aquatic animal biology, environmental issues, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, disease and health management.
| 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 Cert-ificate 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. |
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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