Overview

Key Features

The general objective of the M.Sc. program in Fisheries Science at Alagappa University is to develop strong-minded graduates with high-quality skills in the field of Fisheries Science. The curriculum designed to prepare the students in understanding the vital concept of fishery resources, fish taxonomy, identification of fish using molecular tools, modern craft and gears in capture fishery, diversity, biology, genetics, breeding, freshwater, coastal and marine aquaculture and fishery conservation & management.

Outcomes

At the end of the program, the student will gain profound knowledge of professional skills in fishery biology and aquaculture as well as well-known with national and international fishery science & technology and equipped with comprehensive knowledge structure. This will help the students to play an active role in research, government or non-government organization, private and corporate sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Taxonomy of Finfish and Shellfishes
Inland Fisheries
Coastal and Marine Fisheries
Finfish and Shellfish Biology
Aquatic Ecology and Biodiversity
Fishing Craft and Gears
Remote Sensing and GIS for Fisheries Management
Fishery Management, Regulations and Conservation
Freshwater Aquaculture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karaikudi, India

Disciplines

Marine Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

B.Sc./ B.F.Sc. Fishery Sciences / Aquaculture / Marine Biology / Zoology / Microbiology / Agriculture / Biotechnology (with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)

Original Certificates:

Cumulative Statement of Marks / Grade Certificates
Provisional Certificate
Transfer Certificate of the qualifying degree
Community Certificate and Medical Fitness Certificate for verification and return except T.C. and Medical Fitness Certificate)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10500 INR / year

≈ 10500 INR / year
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Citizens or residents

10500 INR / year

≈ 10500 INR / year

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