26.5 Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Aquaculture)

On this page

The Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Aquaculture) provides students with the education, training and management level skills required to participate in aquaculture development and production.

26.5.1 Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Aquaculture), a student must be eligible to register in the Master of Marine Studies program (see Master of Marine Studies (Aquaculture), Admission Requirements).

26.5.2 Program of Study

The program is offered at the Marine Institute Campus and requires successful completion of 21 credit hours of course work that includes a 12-week internship:

AQRS 6060 Current Topics in Aquaculture
AQRS 6061 Finfish Aquaculture
AQRS 6062 Shellfish Aquaculture
AQRS 6063 Aquatic Animal Health
AQRS 6064 Fish Nutrition and Feeding Practice
AQRS 6065 Aquaculture Engineering Technology and Systems Operation
AQRS 6101 Internship

26.5.3 Evaluation

Students for the Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Aquaculture) must obtain a grade of 'B' or better in all program courses. Students must complete and receive a pass (P) in the Internship.

The information on this site has been extracted from the Official 2023-2024 University Calendar. While every reasonable effort has been made to duplicate the information contained in the official University Calendar, if there are differences, the official Memorial University of Newfoundland Calendar will be considered the final and accurate authority.