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Universities New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Courses Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture

Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture
at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Nelson, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 19,780
Country Rank#15
Duration10 Months
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Program Overview

If you have a science degree and want to work in the field of marine biology. This qualification is for you.

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production industry in the world
You will work in a highly sustainable industry
Through the programme you will make contacts in industry and research that can lead to employment
You will learn to put marine biology theory into practise.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture will give you an advanced theoretical understanding and the technical and practical skills related to sustainable aquaculture practices. It will provide you with the skills to critically assess aquaculture systems. As part of an internship or in your existing employment, you will also complete an industry research project. This will encourage you to support the development of sustainable growth in the aquaculture sector through innovation. The programme has been developed in consultation with the aquaculture and scientific community as well as industry representatives. It is designed to be flexible enough to meet today’s needs and those of the future, locally, nationally and internationally.

Course Content
This one year programme will provide you with integrated study and research opportunities in the areas of sustainable aquaculture practice (30 credits at Level 8) and management (30 credits at Level 8).

These core studies are supported by a course in research methodology (15 credits at Level 7) leading to a six month research dissertation (45 credits at Level 8).

The aim of the research project is for you to initiate original research while working alongside existing aquaculture businesses and/or research organisations.
Entry Requirement
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or a Graduate Certificate or Diploma in a similar subject or relevant skills and knowledge acquired through appropriate work or professional experience.
English language requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide evidence from:

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each band) from a single test issued within the last two years
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees

$19,780
Career Prospect
You may follow a career path in New Zealand or overseas such as:
- Aquaculture production management
- Research technician
- Specialist roles such as health management or feed management
- Voluntary sector for marine conservation
- Department of Conservation marine reserve ranger
- Ministry of Primary Industries fisheries inspector or observer
- Public aquarium curatorial staff
- Business management in aquaculture aquatic environmental field such as environmental officer for local government.

Cost Of Studying At Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology