Academic Programs
Comprehensive education in fisheries science, from undergraduate foundations to doctoral research.
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We offer a range of programs designed to prepare students for impactful careers in fisheries, aquaculture, and marine sciences.
A three-year general degree offered jointly by the Faculty of Science's Departments of Fisheries, Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry, providing a broad foundation across the biological and chemical sciences.
- Offered by: Department of Fisheries, Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry
- Faculty: Science
- Duration: Three years
- Broad-based curriculum across multiple science disciplines
A four-year honours degree offered jointly by the Faculty of Science's Departments of Fisheries, Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry, with a deeper specialization and research component beyond the general degree.
- Offered by: Department of Fisheries, Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry
- Faculty: Science
- Duration: Four years
- Deeper specialization with an in-depth research component
A two-year postgraduate research degree offered by the Department of Fisheries under the Faculty of Graduate Studies, for candidates pursuing original research in fisheries science.
- Offered by: Department of Fisheries
- Faculty: Graduate Studies
- Duration: Two years
BSC (HONS) CURRICULUM
Program Structure
A progressive four-year curriculum building from foundations to advanced research and specialization.
Level 1G
Principles of Fisheries
2 credits
Fish Evolution and Diversity
2 credits
Marine and Coastal Environment and Oceanography
2 credits
Introductory Aquaculture
2 credits
Ornamental fish / plant culture and fish feeds
2 credits
Level 2G
Laboratory Techniques
2 credits
Aquatic Fauna and Flora
2 credits
Principles of aquatic ecology and fish behaviour
2 credits
Fish Population Dynamics
3 credits
Fish biology and embryology
2 credits
Fish Parasitology and Diseases
2 credits
Level 3G
Fish Harvest Technology
2 credits
Waste Water Treatment in the Fishery Industry
2 credits
Fishery Management and Extension
2 credits
Postharvest Tech & Quality Assurance of fish & fishery products
2 credits
Conservation of Fisheries Resources & Laws
2 credits
Introductory Fisheries Statistics
2 credits
Level 3M
Fishery Economics and Marketing
3 credits
Fish Population Dynamics and Stock Assessment
3 credits
Fisheries Microbiology
3 credits
Aquatic Pollution and Toxicology
3 credits
Fisheries Practical I
2 credits
Fisheries Practical II
2 credits
Research Methods, Scientific Writing and Presentations
3 credits
Level 4M
Marine Ecology and Limnology
3 credits
Fish Physiology and Biochemistry
3 credits
Aquaculture and Hatchery Techniques
3 credits
Fish Genetics and Biotechnology
3 credits
Fisheries Practical III
6 credits
Fisheries Practical IV
2 credits
Research Project
6 credits
Current Topics in Fisheries (Seminar)
2 credits
Fisheries Statistics
2 credits
In-Field Training
2 credits
Fisheries Socioeconomics
2 credits
HOW TO APPLY
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate (BSc)
G.C.E. Advanced Level (Physical Science or Biological Science stream) with passes in relevant subjects. Admission is through the University Grants Commission selection process.
Postgraduate (MPhil)
A recognized BSc degree in a relevant discipline. Applications are accepted through the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Contact the department for specific requirements.
