Bachelor of Sustainable Fisheries & Marine Resources (Aquaculture) | UNRE
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Bachelor of Sustainable Fisheries & Marine Resources (Aquaculture) | UNRE
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Bachelor of Sustainable Fisheries & Marine Resources (Aquaculture)
Study aquaculture, aquatic ecosystems, fisheries science, and marine resource management through practical training and field-based learning at UNRE.
Program Overview
The Department of Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Resources is one of the four departments in the School of Natural Resources. It combines passion for marine science with hands-on learning and prepares students for careers in fisheries and marine conservation.
Where Passion for Fisheries and Marine Science Meets Hands-On Learning
The department uses its ocean and marine environments as living laboratories, giving students strong practical exposure and an educational experience grounded in real-world fisheries and marine systems.
Entry Requirements
Department and Program Structure
Students complete common foundation courses in Year 1 and Year 2, then specialize in their chosen major from Year 3 through Year 4.
Department
Qualified Teaching Team
The department includes eleven academic staff, four technical staff, and one administrative staff member, with both academic and industry experience.
Award
Degree and Exit Award
The department offers undergraduate degree majors in Aquaculture, Aquatic Sciences, Fisheries Science & Management, and Fisheries Technology, with an Advanced Diploma available as an exit award.
Why Choose the Aquaculture Major?
The Aquaculture major is one of the four majors in the department and builds strong scientific and applied capability in fish production, fish health, aquatic systems, and fisheries technology.
Foundation and Specialization
Common foundation in Year 1 and Year 2.
Specialization begins in Year 3.
Advanced Aquaculture coursework continues into Year 4.
Practical and Applied Focus
Strong grounding in aquaculture systems and aquatic ecology.
Training in fish disease management, fish nutrition, and inland fisheries.
Preparation for both research and applied fisheries careers.
Year 1 and Year 2 Foundation Courses
All students complete common foundation and second-year courses before majoring in Aquaculture.
Year 1 Foundation Courses
Semester
SFM 111 Introduction to Fisheries
Semester 1
STA 112 Applied Biology
Semester 1
STA 113 Applied Chemistry
Semester 1
STA 114 Communication Skills
Semester 1
SIT 114 Introduction to ICT
Semester 1
SFM 121 Introduction to Aquaculture
Semester 2
SFM 122 Introduction to Aquatic Ecosystems
Semester 2
STA 121 Applied Physics
Semester 2
STA 122 Applied Mathematics
Semester 2
SLP 121 Natural Resources Conservation and Utilization
Semester 2
Year 2 Courses
Semester
SFM 211 Ichthyology
Semester 1
SFM 212 Marine Conservation Biology
Semester 1
SFM 213 Introduction to Fisheries Technology
Semester 1
STA 211.4 Statistics for Natural Resources
Semester 1
SFM 221 Aquatic Invertebrate Biology
Semester 2
SFM 222 Introduction to Fisheries and Marine Resource Management
Semester 2
SFM 223 Introduction to Seafood
Semester 2
SFM 224 Fisheries Oceanography
Semester 2
Aquaculture Major Courses
Specialized Aquaculture courses begin in Year 3 and continue in Year 4.
Aquaculture Strand — Year 3
Level
A311 Biostatistics
Year 3
SFM 311.1 Advances in Aquaculture
Year 3
SFM 311.2 Limnology & Freshwater Ecology
Year 3
STA 311.4 Seafood Science
Year 3
A322 Research Methods
Year 3
SFM 321 Selected Topics (Seminars)
Year 3
SFM 321.1 Fish Disease & Management
Year 3
SFM 324.3 Fisheries Science & Technology
Year 3
Aquaculture Strand — Year 4
Level
A417 Special Project 1
Year 4
SFM 411.2 Marine Pollution Assessment
Year 4
SFM 411.3 Inland Fisheries
Year 4
SFM 411.1 Fish Nutrition
Year 4
A427D Special Project 2
Year 4
SFM 421.3 Fish Population Dynamics
Year 4
SFM 423.3 Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management
Year 4
SFM 421.1 Food Safety Standards (HACCP)
Year 4
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements for admission into the program.
Grade 12 Higher School Certificate or equivalent.
Grades of B or better in Language & Literature.
Maths A or Maths B.
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Career Pathways
Graduates can pursue both research and applied professional pathways in fisheries and marine resources.
Research
Research Career Pathway
Pathways include Marine Biology, Oceanography, Freshwater Ecology, Fisheries Climatology, and Fish Population Dynamics.
Applied
Applied Career Pathway
Graduates may work in Fisheries Management, Aquaculture, Ecotourism, Education, Environmental Consulting, Fisheries Consulting, Conservation, and Food Technology.
Department Contact
Contact the Department of Fisheries, School of Natural Resources, for admissions and program enquiries.
Mailing Address
Department of Fisheries
School of Natural Resources
Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment
Private Mail Bag, Kokopo
East New Britain Province
Phone & Email
Main Switchboard: 987 1200
Admissions:
[email protected]
General Enquiries:
[email protected]
Apply Now
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Apply Now
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Bachelor of Sustainable Fisheries & Marine Resources (Aquaculture)
Study aquaculture, aquatic ecosystems, fisheries science, and marine resource management through practical training and field-based learning at UNRE.
Program Overview
The Department of Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Resources is one of the four departments in the School of Natural Resources. It combines passion for marine science with hands-on learning and prepares students for careers in fisheries and marine conservation.
Where Passion for Fisheries and Marine Science Meets Hands-On Learning
The department uses its ocean and marine environments as living laboratories, giving students strong practical exposure and an educational experience grounded in real-world fisheries and marine systems.
Entry Requirements
Department and Program Structure
Students complete common foundation courses in Year 1 and Year 2, then specialize in their chosen major from Year 3 through Year 4.
Department
Qualified Teaching Team
The department includes eleven academic staff, four technical staff, and one administrative staff member, with both academic and industry experience.
Award
Degree and Exit Award
The department offers undergraduate degree majors in Aquaculture, Aquatic Sciences, Fisheries Science & Management, and Fisheries Technology, with an Advanced Diploma available as an exit award.
Why Choose the Aquaculture Major?
The Aquaculture major is one of the four majors in the department and builds strong scientific and applied capability in fish production, fish health, aquatic systems, and fisheries technology.
Foundation and Specialization
Common foundation in Year 1 and Year 2.
Specialization begins in Year 3.
Advanced Aquaculture coursework continues into Year 4.
Practical and Applied Focus
Strong grounding in aquaculture systems and aquatic ecology.
Training in fish disease management, fish nutrition, and inland fisheries.
Preparation for both research and applied fisheries careers.
Year 1 and Year 2 Foundation Courses
All students complete common foundation and second-year courses before majoring in Aquaculture.
Year 1 Foundation Courses
Semester
SFM 111 Introduction to Fisheries
Semester 1
STA 112 Applied Biology
Semester 1
STA 113 Applied Chemistry
Semester 1
STA 114 Communication Skills
Semester 1
SIT 114 Introduction to ICT
Semester 1
SFM 121 Introduction to Aquaculture
Semester 2
SFM 122 Introduction to Aquatic Ecosystems
Semester 2
STA 121 Applied Physics
Semester 2
STA 122 Applied Mathematics
Semester 2
SLP 121 Natural Resources Conservation and Utilization
Semester 2
Year 2 Courses
Semester
SFM 211 Ichthyology
Semester 1
SFM 212 Marine Conservation Biology
Semester 1
SFM 213 Introduction to Fisheries Technology
Semester 1
STA 211.4 Statistics for Natural Resources
Semester 1
SFM 221 Aquatic Invertebrate Biology
Semester 2
SFM 222 Introduction to Fisheries and Marine Resource Management
Semester 2
SFM 223 Introduction to Seafood
Semester 2
SFM 224 Fisheries Oceanography
Semester 2
Aquaculture Major Courses
Specialized Aquaculture courses begin in Year 3 and continue in Year 4.
Aquaculture Strand — Year 3
Level
A311 Biostatistics
Year 3
SFM 311.1 Advances in Aquaculture
Year 3
SFM 311.2 Limnology & Freshwater Ecology
Year 3
STA 311.4 Seafood Science
Year 3
A322 Research Methods
Year 3
SFM 321 Selected Topics (Seminars)
Year 3
SFM 321.1 Fish Disease & Management
Year 3
SFM 324.3 Fisheries Science & Technology
Year 3
Aquaculture Strand — Year 4
Level
A417 Special Project 1
Year 4
SFM 411.2 Marine Pollution Assessment
Year 4
SFM 411.3 Inland Fisheries
Year 4
SFM 411.1 Fish Nutrition
Year 4
A427D Special Project 2
Year 4
SFM 421.3 Fish Population Dynamics
Year 4
SFM 423.3 Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management
Year 4
SFM 421.1 Food Safety Standards (HACCP)
Year 4
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements for admission into the program.
Grade 12 Higher School Certificate or equivalent.
Grades of B or better in Language & Literature.
Maths A or Maths B.
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Career Pathways
Graduates can pursue both research and applied professional pathways in fisheries and marine resources.
Research
Research Career Pathway
Pathways include Marine Biology, Oceanography, Freshwater Ecology, Fisheries Climatology, and Fish Population Dynamics.
Applied
Applied Career Pathway
Graduates may work in Fisheries Management, Aquaculture, Ecotourism, Education, Environmental Consulting, Fisheries Consulting, Conservation, and Food Technology.
Department Contact
Contact the Department of Fisheries, School of Natural Resources, for admissions and program enquiries.
Mailing Address
Department of Fisheries
School of Natural Resources
Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment
Private Mail Bag, Kokopo
East New Britain Province
Phone & Email
Main Switchboard: 987 1200
Admissions:
[email protected]
General Enquiries:
[email protected]
Apply Now
Join a department where fisheries and marine science meet hands-on learning and a commitment to excellence.
Apply Now
Postgraduate Study
Centre Overview
Programs Offered
Course Schedule
Apply for Postgraduate Study
Schools
Natural Resources
Environment and Climate Change
Sustainable Resource Management and Business Studies
Postgraduate Studies and Research
Resources
Research
Downloads
News
Contact
Support
Student Portal
Staff Portal
Campus Map
Enquiry Form