IELTS Academic, IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5). IELTS Online is also accepted.
Internet-based TOEFL, Score of 80 (writing 20) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483 (Please note we do not accept MyBest TOEFL scores).
Paper-based TOEFL, Score of 550 (TWE 4.5) The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
Why study Aquaculture and Fisheries?
Fisheries and aquaculture are very important to New Zealanders because of the importance of the freshwater and marine environments for our culture, food and trade. Management of wild fisheries and aquaculture is connected – both require science to innovate and ensure sustainable practice.
Understanding environmental impacts, reducing waste, enhancing production and ensuring the highest value for the products we produce are all challenges that will be met through the application of science across a range of disciplines.
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100-level
BIOL 112 Animal Biology
MARI 112 Global Marine Systems
STAT 110 Statistical Methods or STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics
Three of:
BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the World
CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology
CHEM 111 Chemistry: Molecular Architecture
CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health
EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science
ECOL 111 Ecology and Conservation of Diversity, 18
200-level
MARI 202 Marine Invertebrate Ecology and Biology
AQFI 251 Principles of Aquaculture
Two of BTNY 203, CHEM 201, CHEM 205, CHEM 206, ECOL 211, ECOL 212, FOSC 201, FORS 201, GENE 222, GENE 223, MARI 201, PHIL 235, STAT 210, SURV 208, ZOOL 221, 18
300-level
AQFI 301 Field Methods for Assessment of Fisheries and Aquatic Habitats
AQFI 352 Fisheries Ecology
Two of CHEM 301, CHEM 304, CHEM 306, FORS 301, GENE 312, GENE 314, GENE 315, MARI 301, MARI 302, ZOOL 316, ZOOL 319, 18
Plus, 108 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers, 108
Total 360
With a BAppSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries you’ll be well placed to work in a variety of positions within New Zealand and internationally. The companies who produce, catch and process the fish we eat or export provide opportunities for researchers to be involved from production and harvest through to processing and marketing.
The aquaculture industry is expanding and the challenge of feeding the planet in a changing world will be met through innovation and the work of the next generation of scientists.
You could work for government departments or join the science teams of local councils, iwi organisations or business – managing fish stocks and aquaculture operations and protecting the ecosystems and environment that support them.
If you wish to stay in the university system and learn more about new models of aquaculture and fisheries science, environment management, product development and food science, you could complete a master’s degree or PhD – opening up wider job opportunities in scientist or management positions in a range of organisations.
Health Insurance: 600 per year
