Overview
Anchored on the scientific understanding of aquatic management, this programme addresses the exploration, improvement and conservation of all freshwater and marine food resources. In ensuring students have an edge after graduation, this programme integrates the scientific aspects of aquaculture with the business aspects thus enabling one to venture into commercial activities such as business and entrepreneurship. You will develop the edge needed to thrive in a booming industry and the know-how to balance commercial benefit and sustainability concerns. And with a credential that inspires confidence, you can look forward to make a pertinent contribution in the industry
Academic Requirements
​SPM/O-level/equivalent
Minimum 3 credits (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)
UEC
Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)
Other qualifications/ Polytechnic certificates authorized by Malaysian government
Admission on a case-by-case basis
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 2
SPM English
Grade B+
UEC English Language
Grade A2
TOEFL IBT
30-31
IELTS
4.0
1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade C
Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill
140
Pearson Test
36
CEFR
B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)
- In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
For International Students
MUET
Band 3
CEFR
B1 (High B1)
IELTS
Band 5.0
TOEFL IBT
35 – 45
Cambridge Linguaskill
150
1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade C
- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test. Exemptions from the University English Language requirements can be granted if the following corresponding requirements are fulfilled: i. Internal transfer applicants who have already fulfilled the University English Language requirements. ii. Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction. The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirements may be advised by the Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.
- Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban (for local students)/ Bahasa Komunikasi 2 (for international students)
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Aquatic Microbiology
- Introduction to Biological Research and Analysis
- Operational Management for Aquaculture
- Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation
- Aquatic Biology
- Water Systems: Management, Quality and Analysis
- Current Topics in Aquaculture
- Basic and Practises of Marketing
- Fundamentals of Management
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience I (MPU4)
- Co-Operative Placement 1
- Aquaculture Facility Selection and Design
- Broodstock Management for Aquaculture
- Aquatic Health and Diseases
- Aquaculture Species Selection and Development: Project 1
- Aquaculture Species Selection and Development: Project 2
- Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
- Seafood Industry
- Selective Breeding and Hybridisation in Aquaculture
- Principles of Accounting
- Business Communication for Diploma
- Entrepreneurship (MPU2)
- Logistics Business Strategy and Planning
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience II (MPU4)
- Co-Operative Placement 2
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)
- Aquaculture Entrepreneurs
- Researchers
- Aquarists
- Aquaculture Farmer/Manager
- Seafood Scientists/Quality Control Inspectors
- Science/Research Assistant
- Water Filtration/Management Consultant
- Fish and Game Warden
- Aquaculture Feed Production Line
