Certificate in Aquaculture

The Certificate in Aquaculture provides an opportunity for students to take a set of courses that will provide them an aquaculture specialization with opportunity to explore a range of aquatic species and the production system required to rear them, and understand their role in global food security.  Students will gain awareness of, and demonstrated competency in, safe and humane handling of aquatic animals.

The certificate is open to students eligible for admission to or enrolled in a BSc or BSc (AGR) program at Dalhousie, except those majoring or minoring in Aquaculture.

Certificate Requirements
Total of 15 credit hours required to be completed within 5 years (maximum).

Core Courses. Select a minimum of three, up to five: 
AQUA 2000.03: Introduction to Aquaculture
AQUA 3000.03: Fish Health
NUTR 3002.03: Fish Nutrition
BIOA 3005.03: Fish Physiology
AQUA 4000.03: Finfish Production
AQUA 4001.03: Shellfish Production
APSC 3013.03: Aquacultural Systems Technology

May select up to two:
INTA 2000.03: Field Experience*
INTA 2001.03: Internship*
INTA 3001.03: Internship II *
INTA 4001.03: Intership III*

* Must be aquaculture related, approved by advisor prior to enrollment

To inquire further about the requirements for the Certificate in Aquaculture, please contact Program Coordinator, Audrie-Jo McConkey (amcconkey@dal.ca).