Diploma in Aquaculture
Programme Overview
This programme provides students with the scientific knowledge and skills in aquaculture and forms a link for those who wish to embark on a career in aquaculture industries. The programme covers a wide range of topics in aquaculture setup, water quality, system preparation, feed and nutrition, seed production and nursery, harvesting, aquaponics etc.
This programme also offers hands-on practices, fieldwork, industrial visit and prepares graduates with aquaculture skills and techniques, as well as analytical skills in laboratories, leading to the professionalism in the area of aquaculture. Students will also be taught the fundamental of business and entrepreneurship to help the graduates to venture in aquaculture industries.
Intake: June & November
Duration: 2 years
Campus: Johor Branch Campus (R/624/4/0002) (04/26) (MQA/FA 7567)
Minimum Entry Requirements
Programme Outline
Introduction to Aquaculture
Aquaculture System and Practices
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Commercial Aquaculture Species and Farming
Site Selection, Design and Setup
Aquaculture Environment and Water Quality
Entrepreneurial Practices
System Preparation, Stocking and Management
Small Business Venture
Aquaculture Engineering, Equipment and Tools
Feed and Nutrition
Live Food Species and Production
Introduction to Seed Production and Nursery
Grow-out Technologies and Practices
Harvest, Processing and Post-Harvest
Aquatic Animal Health
Good Aquaculture Practices
Industrial Training
Elective:
Introduction to Aquaponics
Economics and Farm Management
Computer Skills
Information Technology and Systems
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
English for Tertiary Studies, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Academic English, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Professional English, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, Integrity and Anti-Corruption, Co-curricular
Career Prospects
Sales and Technical
Hatchery Technician
Farm Technician
Laboratory Technician
Fees & Financial Aid:
Estimated Total Fees: RM19,300 (Malaysian Students)
The estimated total fees may vary by 10%.
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Merit scholarship
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Other scholarship
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Financial Aid
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