CPD and Degree Courses
Diploma Level - Aquaculture Management is delivered fully online and is relevant to most types of aquaculture, anywhere in the world.
Our Marine Science Degree lets you study the marine realm first-hand and apply the latest technologies throughout your studies, with subjects such as oceanography, biogeochemical cycling, conservation, robotics, data analysis and instrumentation, polar seas, the marine carbon cycle, and much more.
Professional Development and Degree Programmes
Professional Development and Degree Programmes
CPD Sustainable Aquaculture Management is delivered fully online over ~ 9 months.
It is aimed at experienced aquaculture staff working in, or progressing into, management roles or for those with a professional interest in aquaculture. The course is applicable to a range of production techniques, countries, and species.
It is a SCQF Level 8 course.
Students choose 3 units from this list to complete the diploma over 9 months:
- Managing fish farm operations and production
- Managing fish health and welfare
- Managing hatchery operations and production
- Managing shellfish operations and production
- Managing health and safety for the production environment
- Sustainable Aquaculture Practices
- Managing Aquaculture Quality Systems and Certification
All learning resources are provided via Brightspace and one-on-one tutor support is available.
Fees are £1500 (Scotland), £1800 (RUK) and £2250 (International). Fee payment options are available.
Degree programmes
- BSc (Hons) Marine Science course (4-years) includes aquaculture, fisheries, ecology, marine environmental impact assessment, ocean science and management. Special features include opportunities to exit with Arctic Studies, Marine Biology or Oceanography and Robotics and a chance to spend one or two semesters at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) Spitzbergen, Coastal Carolina, or at another partner university.
Bespoke and Flexible Training Programmes
Bespoke and Flexible Training Programmes
We aim to be responsive to the needs of the aquaculture industry and we often work directly with companies to develop and deliver bespoke training programmes to meet their specific needs
For more information on Education, Training and skills Development in Aquaculture, please contact us at aquaculture@uhi.ac.uk