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Overview
Key facts
Memorial's pioneering activity continues through aquaculture research at the Department of Ocean Sciences and the Marine Institute, Canada’s most comprehensive centre for education, training, applied research, and industrial support for the ocean industries.
This master is offered at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Research activities involve the development of new species for aquaculture in the province. Faculty expertise exists in a wide range of scientific and practical areas, including feed development and analysis, marine larviculture, fish husbandry, commercial scale feeding trials, design of grow-out systems for fish and shellfish culture, optimizing shellfish farm production, international links and consultancy, bivalve larvae, and spat monitoring.
Description of program
- The MSc Aquaculture is an interdisciplinary program designed to instruct students in research using principles from a wide range of disciplines.
- Research problems may include field and/or laboratory studies of one or more species of marine or freshwater flora and/or fauna.
- The program involves courses and a thesis, and can be completed in two years of full-time study
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Aquaculture
- Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology & Sociobiology
- Environmental Science
- Earth & Ocean Systems
- Environmental Science Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Duolingo English Test 125
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Hydrology & Water Management Marine Studies View 19 other Masters in Hydrology & Water Management in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Duolingo English Test 125
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)
- Two (2) letters of appraisal
- Non-refundable application fee
- Proof of English proficiency
- Additional requirements (may be required).
- Prerequisites may be necessary for your program of interest
Tuition Fee
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International
2148 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1074 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
1652 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 826 CAD per semester during 24 months.
- National: $826-$1,239/semester
- International: $1,074-$1,611/semester
Living costs for St. John's
1159 - 1707 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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