Why Aquaculture @ Memorial?

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector in the world. Memorial University has played a pivotal role in the development of the aquaculture industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, and research and development activities in collaboration with industry are ongoing in the Department of Ocean Sciences, at the Marine Institute, and in several departments on Memorial’s main campus. Collectively, they form Canada’s most comprehensive centre for education, training, applied research, and outreach in support of the aquaculture sector.

Faculty (and research staff) expertise exists in a wide range of areas, including: feed development and analysis, marine larviculture, broodstock development, fish husbandry, understanding the impacts of aquaculture on native species, seaweed culture, the design of grow-out systems for fish and shellfish culture, improving the health and welfare of fishes, disease mitigation including the development of vaccines, the development of monitoring technologies, and the sustainable processing and extraction of products from aquaculture waste.

Description of program

• MSc – The MSc program involves courses and a thesis and can be completed in two years of full-time study.

Contact a faculty supervisor

Graduate applicants interested in research-based programs are strongly encouraged to connect with a faculty supervisor at the time of application. The School of Graduate Studies offers advice on how to search for and contact potential supervisors.

Need more help? Try attending one of our webinars and information sessions for prospective graduate students.

Minimum admission requirements

• MSc – Bachelor's degree (minimum second class) in an appropriate area of study.  An honours degree would be an asset.

Graduate student and alumni profiles

Our graduate students come from all parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and the world. View the student profile below to learn more about what they do and why they chose Memorial.

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