Aquaculture Technology Program

Vision: To be a distinguished and reference-level program in education, training, and applied scientific research in aquaculture, actively contributing to achieving sustainable development of the sector at local and regional levels, and supporting food and water security.

Mission: The program aims to prepare cadres with high-level scientific and practical qualifications in aquaculture fields, through offering advanced educational curricula, research, and intensive field training opportunities. It seeks to meet labor market needs and support innovation in aquaculture technologies, while embedding values of environmental, social, and ethical responsibility to serve the community and achieve sustainable development.

Educational Program Objectives 

Ability to design, establish, and technically and economically manage fish farms and hatcheries.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting topographic maps and technical data.

Estimating nutritional requirements and formulating balanced feeds for cultured aquatic organisms, with evaluation of feed ingredient quality.

Measuring and evaluating water quality in laboratory and field settings, and taking necessary corrective actions.

Mastering techniques for transporting and handling live fish and maintaining their viability.

Ability to diagnose fish diseases and establish health prevention programs on farms.

Using biotechnology tools and genetic improvement to enhance production efficiency.

Evaluating the physiological performance of aquatic organisms to improve growth and reproduction rates.

Possessing the necessary knowledge for handling, preserving, and processing fish post-harvest.