Anchored on the scientific understanding of aquatic management, this programme addresses the exploration, improvement and conservation of all freshwater and marine food resources. In ensuring students have an edge after graduation, this programme integrates the scientific aspects of aquaculture with the business aspects thus enabling one to venture into commercial activities such as business and entrepreneurship.You will develop the edge needed to thrive in a booming industry and the know-how to balance commercial benefit and sustainability concerns.And with a credential that inspires confidence, you can look forward to make a pertinent contribution in the industry.

 

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Duration of Study

2 years

Course Mode

Full-time

Course Location

Kuala Lumpur

Intakes

January, May and September

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About the Programme

This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2020. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)

 

Career Prospect

•          Aquaculture Entrepreneurs
•          Researchers
•          Aquarists
•          Aquaculture Farmer/Manager
•          Seafood Scientists/Quality Control Inspectors
•          Science/Research Assistant
•          Water Filtration/Management Consultant
•          Fish and Game Warden
•          Aquaculture Feed Production Line

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Subjects Offered

YEAR 1

•           Malaysian Studies (for Local students) (MPU1) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (for International students) (MPU1)
•           Fundamentals of Chemistry
•           Aquatic Microbiology
•           Introduction to Biological Research and Analysis
•           Operational Management for Aquaculture
•           Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation
•           Aquatic Biology
•           Water Systems: Management, Quality and Analysis
•           Current Topics in Aquaculture
•           Basic and Practises of Marketing
•           Fundamentals of Management
•           Malaysian Ecotourism /Traditional Food
•           Extra-curricular Learning Experience I (MPU4)
•           Co-Operative Placement 1

YEAR 2

•         Aquaculture Facility Selection and Design
•         Broodstock Management for Aquaculture
•         Aquatic Health and Diseases
•         Aquaculture Species Selection and Development: Project 1
•         Aquaculture Species Selection and Development: Project 2
•         Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
•         Seafood Industry
•         Selective Breeding and Hybridisation in Aquaculture
•         Principles of Accounting
•         Business Communication for Diploma
•         Entrepreneurship (MPU2)
•         Logistics Business Strategy and Planning
•         Extra-curricular Learning Experience II (MPU4)
•         Co-Operative Placement 2

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations

For foreign students:

• Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2

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Entry Requirement

Academic requirements

​SPM/O-level/equivalent

Minimum 3 credits (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)

UEC

Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)

Other qualifications/ Polytechnic certificates authorized by Malaysian government

Admission on a case-by-case basis

 

 Note / Legend:

Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.

SPM – Credit (A+ – C)
UEC – Credit (A1 – B6)
O-Level – min. Credit (A1 – C6)
WACE – min. Credit (A1 – C6)
STPM – min. Principal – ‘C’ grade (GPA 2.00)
A-Level – min. Principal – ‘E’ grade (GPA 2.00)
SAM/CPU – min. Pass – 50%<

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For Local Students

SPM English/ Grade E

MUET/ Band 3

UEC English/ Grade C

In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students

IELTS/ Band 5.0

TOEFL IBT /35 – 45

Cambridge Linguaskill/ 150

 

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