Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc) a 4-year undergraduate degree program. The course is just not limited to the conservation of fishes but also imparts knowledge about catching, managing, breeding, and marketing the fishes. It is a multidisciplinary science, that draws on the study and investigation of fish processing, aquaculture and fishery resource management, fishing technology and management, fisheries ecology, and fisheries extension.
Candidates who wish to pursue B.F.Sc. must have a research-oriented background as it is a multidisciplinary science and involves various disciplines of aquaculture, breeding, genetics, farming, diagnosing various diseases and illnesses in fishes, medical treatment, and others.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 50% in 10+2 pass in the science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as subjects.
Candidates applying for B.F.Sc. courses in Fisheries after the completion of 10+2 with PCB group have to clear the entrance examination conducted by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Common Entrance Test.
Some colleges and institutes provide direct admission and few entrance tests based on marks and a round of personal interviews of the candidates.
CAREER & Jobs OPPORTUNITIES
B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science) the course is a job-oriented course that offers numerous job opportunities in Government as well as the Private sector. Also, if students are passionate about entrepreneurship, they may become self-employed and start own Fisheries related business also.
Farm Manager
Subject Matter Specialist (Fisheries)
Fish Exporter
Fish Trader
Fish Breeder
Marine Biologist & Marine Scientist
Feed Mill Manager
B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science) Course details Highlights
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Course Level |
Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc) |
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Duration |
4 years |
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Eligibility |
The candidate must have passed class 12th in Science with 50% minimum aggregate. |
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Examination type |
Either by Entrance Exams or by Merit |
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Job Roles |
Farm Manager, Hatchery Manager, Fisheries Inspector, Aqua Culturist, Fish Exporter, Marine Biologist & Marine Scientist, Fish Trader, Fish Breeder, Hatchery/Farm Operator, Fisheries Extension Officer/Technical Officer, Feed Mill Manager, Processing & Production Manager, Fish Export Inspector, Export Manager, Fisheries Extension Officer etc. |
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Course Fee |
Up to INR 50,000 to 2,00,000 lac (depends on institute) |
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Average Salary |
INR 3 Lacs to INR 6 Lacs |
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Top Recruiting Companies |
Govt and Privet sector |
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Course mode |
Full time |
B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science) Course Syllabus
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1st Year |
Fishery Economics Freshwater Aquaculture Taxonomy of Shellfish Principles of Aquaculture Biology of Finfish & Shellfish Taxonomy of Finfish Communication & Information of Technology Limnology Food Chemistry & Fish in Nutrition |
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2nd Year |
Inland Fisheries Marine Biology Statistical Methods in Fisheries Fish Nutrition Oceanography Aquaculture Engineering Feed Technology Refrigeration & Freezing Technology Fishing Craft Extension Education in Fisheries Fishing Gear Technology Fisheries Legislation Physiology of Finfish & Shellfish Canning & Fish Packaging Technology Fisheries Administration
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3rd Year |
Finfish Breeding Shellfish Breeding & Hatchery Management Marine Fisheries Navigation & Seamanship Fisheries- Disaster Management Biodiversity & Aquatic Ecology Diseases & Management Fish Microbiology Fish Quality Assurance
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4th Year |
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics in Fisheries Stock Assessment Fishery Genetics Aquatic Pollution Coastal Zone Management Fish Microbiology Hands-on Training in Fisheries ( Last Semester) In-plant Training in Fisheries Financing & Marketing Management in Fisheries
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