B.Sc. (Fishery Science)

What is B.Sc. in Fishery Science?

Bachelor of Fisheries Science is an undergraduate Fisheries Science course that focuses on managing, processing, marketing, and conservation of fish. It is a multidisciplinary course that involves the biological study of life and breeding of different species of fish.

The duration of B.Sc. in Fishery Science is four years, and it can be pursued as a full-time or part-time (correspondence/ distance education) course. Candidates who complete their B.Sc. in Fishery Science course become technically qualified and proficient to create a successful career in the field of fisheries science. B.Sc. in Fishery Science graduates have good career opportunities in the field as it is less saturated as compared to other fields.

Why Study B.Sc. in fisheries science?

Candidates holding a B.Sc. in Fishery Science degree can find job opportunities in public as well as private sectors such as research institutes, nationalized banks, aquariums, fish farms, feed manufacturing units, fish breeding centers, fish processing and marketing firms, food departments, fish disease diagnostic center, etc.

Syllabus of the Course:

          Fishery Science is a four-year duration course divided into eight semesters. Although the course mainly imparts theoretical knowledge to candidates, it also offers hands-on and in-plant fisheries trainings to candidates usually in seventh and eighth semesters.

Given below are subjects (semester-wise) that are usually taught in a Fishery Science course in various universities and colleges:

Scope Of the Course:

         Candidates holding a B.Sc. in Fishery Science degree can find job opportunities in public as well as private sectors such as research institutes, nationalized banks, aquariums, fish farms, feed manufacturing units, fish breeding centers, fish processing and marketing firms, food departments, fish disease diagnostic center, etc. Apart from this, candidates can also get self-employed in their own fisheries-related business.

However, to broaden the horizon and grab better job opportunities candidates are recommended to pursue M.Sc. in Fishery Science (Master of Fisheries Science) after completing their graduation in Fisheries Science. Some of the popular job profiles for Fisheries Science graduates include:

·         Farm Manager: A farm manager is responsible for maintaining financial and administrative records; organizing sale and purchase of farm equipment, agricultural products, livestock, etc; recruiting, training and supervising farm workers, and so on.   

·         Hatchery Manager: A hatchery manager is a professional who directs and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in fish hatchery production for different organizations. Candidates are informed that hatchery is a process in which hatching of fish is artificially controlled for commercial purposes.  

·         Aqua culturist: An aqua culturist is basically a marine farmer who specializes in fresh or sea water animals. An aqua culturist examines, studies, and provides care to the animals living in bodies of water. 

·         Fisheries Officer: A fisheries officer monitors, manages, and protects farmed and wild fish stocks along with the rivers and lakes in which they live. A fisheries officer works indoor as well as outdoor at various fisheries sites.   

·         Fishery Biologist: A fishery biologist studies fish for different kinds of research such as natural habitats of a fish, fish behavior, fish diseases, etc. A fishery biologist can choose to work for basic fishery research or applied research. 

·         Feed Mill Manager: A feed mill manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the quality, production, cost as well as safety of the mill which produces feed for animals. The daily responsibilities of a feed mill manager include reviewing production records, scheduling feed productions, testing grain quality, handling customer queries, set quality assurance standards, etc.     

Eligibility:

·          Candidates should clear Class 12^th in science stream

·         Candidates should mandatorily study Biology or Agriculture subject in Class 12th

·         Candidates should score minimum 50% - 60% aggregate marks in Class 12^th

·         Candidates should be minimum 16 and maximum 25 years in age at the time of admission