The master of science in aquaculture program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required to enter the industry as leaders. To ensure that students develop a range of expertise, the program encompasses courses from a range of University of Guelph departments. Ths scope of course work may include aquaculture, economics, nutrition, food science, extension studies, fisheries science, disease management and the aquatic sciences. No thesis is required, but all students are required to do a practicum and a special research project. The total duration of the program is normally three to four full-time semesters.
Students are also eligible to apply for university fellowships and scholarships.