Aquaculture is one of the prioritized fields in the food production sector in this country. It contributes to national productivity and enhances the economic status of small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs involved in this field. In line with the efforts of the government and private sector to continuously increase productivity through the development and adoption of new technologies in this sector, job opportunities in this field are vast and growing over time.
Aquatic Biology, Fisheries Biostatistics, Aquaculture Biotechnology, Aquaculture Economics, Aquaculture Ecosystems, Physicochemical Life Sciences, Aquaculture Engineering, Seafood Safety and Quality, Aquatic Invertebrate Culture, Live Feed Culture, Aquatic Environmental Microbiology, Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology, Aquatic Product Processing, Introduction to the Aquaculture Industry, Fish Health Management, Water Quality Management for Aquaculture, Scientific Writing in Fisheries, Aquaculture Systems and Technology, Aquaculture Production Techniques, Hatchery Production Techniques.
STPM LEAVERS (SCIENCE)
Obtain at least Grade B in ONE (1) subject at the STPM level:
• Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics T
STPM LEAVERS (ARTS)
Obtain at least Grade C+ in ONE (1) subject at the STPM level:
• Mathematics M / Accounting / Economics / Business Studies / Visual Arts / Sports Science / Information and Communication Technology / Geography
AND
Obtain at least Grade C in TWO (2) subjects at the SPM level:
• Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Additional Science
MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION LEAVERS (SCIENCE / ENGINEERING)
Obtain at least Grade C in ONE (1) subject at the Matriculation/Foundation level:
• Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics
DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT HOLDERS
Possess a Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 in a field related to the programme applied for
OR
Possess other equivalent qualifications recognized and approved by the University Senate
MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST (MUET)
Obtain at least Band 3.0 for results from Session 1, 2021 onwards, or Band 2 for results from 2020 and earlier, subject to the validity period at the time of application.
• Project Manager (Public & Private Sectors)
• Aquaculture Entrepreneur
• Consultant Officer
• Science Officer
• Scientist
• Research Officer
• Fisheries Officer
• Environmental Officer
• Lecturer
FURTHER INFORMATION
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Wan Nurul Nadiah binti Wan Rasdi
Programme Head, Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture (Hons.)
ðŸÂ§ kp_akua.fspa@umt.edu.my
📞 +609-6335047
