Bachelor of Applied Science (Aquaculture) - AUT University

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We live in an island nation with an ever-growing interest in the surrounding ocean. A strong grounding in basic science forms a basis for developing and focusing on marine ecology and aquaculture. The science underlying aquaculture and a knowledge of aquaculture practices throughout New Zealand and the world will enable better management of marine resources.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT 

• University Entrance (UE) is the minimum entry requirement and science subjects are useful but not required.
• Preferred subjects at Level 3 on entry: Biology, Chemistry, Statistics and Modelling.

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

You will acquire a broad understanding of Aquaculture as practised in New Zealand along with supporting knowledge of one or more appropriate fields. You will also have practical skills and you will be skilled in report writing, presentations and statistical data analysis.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Aquaculture business owner
• Aquaculture scientist
• Aquaculture technologist
• Aquarium system designer
• Farm/hatchery manager
• Production supervisor

FURTHER STUDIES

Graduate Certificate in Applied Science
Graduate Diploma in Applied Science
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science
Master of Applied Science
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy

PAPERS

FIRST YEAR
145611 Scientific Communication 5
715184 Statistical Models 5**
775111 Microbiology
775311 Biodiversity
775312 Ecology
775811 Principles of Aquaculture
Plus TWO electives at Level 5 (or above)

SECOND YEAR
775102 Biological Chemistry
775112 Systematic Microbiology
775212 Organic Chemistry
776313 Environmental Law
776330 Biology of Marine Organisms*
776811 Aquaculture Production / 776812 Health and Nutrition of Aquatic Organisms*
777311 Coastal Management / 777313 Natural Resource Management*
Plus ONE elective at Level 6 (or above)
* Each offered in alternate years

THIRD YEAR
776811 Aquaculture Production / 776812 Health and Nutrition of Aquatic Organisms*
777003 Research Project
777311 Coastal Management / 777313 Natural Resource Management*
777811 Marine Ecology II / 777812 Commercial Aquaculture*
Plus TWO electives at level 6 (or above)
* Each offered in alternate years