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Certificate in Sustainable Aquaculture: e-learing on TheFishSite.com with St Andrews University

A Rapidly Growing Industry

Aquaculture is one of the world’s fastest growing industries, with an average growth rate of over 8% per year for the past 10 years. Over half of all the aquatic species consumed are now produced from aquaculture and it is estimated that a further 40 million tonnes of aquatic food will be required by 2030 to supply the increasing demand.

The aquaculture industry will face many challenges over the next few years to be economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. The industry will require trained and experienced staff to successfully address these issues and to meet anticipated future growth.

Starting April 2009 the University of St Andrews and the TheFishSite.com will offer an e-learning certificate level course in Sustainable Aquaculture.

The course is aimed at those who wish to develop their skills and knowledge of the aquaculture industry, particularly for those looking to focus on the rapidly growing Asian and South American markets. The course is also suitable for those looking to enter the aquaculture industry who wish to gain a greater knowledge and a recognised qualification in order to promote their career prospects.

Course Overview

The course structure is modular and will be taught part time via an e-learning platform allowing students the maximum flexibility to complete their studies while continuing in their employment.

Accredited by the University of St Andrews, a leading UK university, the course will consist of three modules each of 12 weeks in length and students will progress through each module in turn.

The modules will be taught twice over a 12 month period thus allowing students to study and progress at their own pace. Every module will be supported by a team of expert tutors who will be available to guide students as they study and progress.

Students will study three modules:
  1. The global aquaculture industry
  2. Fish and invertebrate biology
  3. Aquaculture - products and markets
Each module will consist of a series of lectures, tutorials, discussions and case studies delivered online.

Assessment will be by a combination of continuous assessment during each module and by an end of module examination, also delivered online.

Further Information

Select the links in the navigation bar above to find out more information on the course, how it will be delivered and how to apply.

PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED AND WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

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