Overview

The AquaH - International Master of Science in Health Management in Aquaculture programme from Ghent University was created in 2019 by a consortium partnership between 4 leading European academic institutes that wanted to answer the challenge of educating and training the next generation of health managers within the field of aquaculture. Identifying a real shortfall of health management both in research and the private sector, the programme developers realised there was a large need to provide innovative expertise to the field to answer the growing challenge of global food demands and overfishing.

The final programme structure was awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) due to the consortium’s strong internationalisation and corresponding student and staff mobility.

Key Facts

The programme consists of three principal studies and training within the field of aquaculture:

Comprehensive training in all health aspects in the farming of aquatic animals

In-depth theoretical and hands-on training in the latest techniques of aquaculture health and disease management

Training in problem-solving and development of innovative solutions for the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diseases in Aquaculture

Viral Disease Management

Fish and Shellfish Immunology

Aquaculture Genetics

Applied statistics

Aquatic Microbial Community Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gent, Belgium

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science 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

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92

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General requirements

Candidates must:Hold a Bachelor's degree of 180ECTS (is equivalent to 3y) from a university or recognized equivalent
Demonstrate through their transcripts or records to have successfully acquired:1. Basic science training in at least 5 out of 7 of the following fields: (i) Mathematics; (ii) Physics; (iii) Chemistry; (iv) Biochemistry; (v) Biology; (vi) Microbiology; (vii) Engineering2. Statistics level 1 and 2

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year

Living costs

Gent

Belgium

754 - 1205 EUR / month

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