About the course
Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) is a 2-year postgraduate fisheries science course. The candidates who are willing to take up this course must possess the minimum eligibility criterion like they must have a B.Tech. degree holder or any science graduation.

Career Prospects
On successful completion of this course the candidates are capable of working in the employment areas like fish farming, colleges and universities, fish research centers, fish retail markets. Also there are wide chances of different types of job offers like Subject matter specialist, lecturer, fishery science consultant, Home tutor, research assistant, senior fisheries scientist, home tutor, etc.

The candidates who are willing to upgrade their knowledge in this field also have their up gradation courses like M.Phil. and Ph.D. in fisheries science.

Job ProfileJob Description
LecturerLecturer is well versed in all the subjects and capable of teaching them to the students in deeper manner.
Home TutorThis profession is similar to the lecturer but home tutor will teach the subjects to the student in their location itself.
Research AssistantResearch Assistant is responsible for the tasks assigned to him / her.
Senior Fisheries ScientistSenior Fisheries Scientist is capable of researching more things related to fisheries.
Fisheries Science ConsultantFisheries Science Consultant suggests the best way of fisheries and also the science behind it.

Ankit
The candidates who have completed their higher education that is Graduation with science as their major discipline with at last minimum aggregate marks obtained in their exams are eligible for this course. Some institutions consider the score in the entrance tests based on the subjects covered and may consider that scores also.

    Ankit
    Candidates who have finished their higher education, i.e., a bachelor’s degree in science with a minimum aggregate grade in their examinations, are eligible to apply for this programme.

      Sarvesh
      Some skill set for M.F.Sc. Candidates are:

      • Interest in aquatic life
      • Research skills
      • Analytical skills
      • An eye for detail
      • Dedication
      • Patience
      • Innovative
      • Problem-solving skills

        Sarvesh
        Specialisations in M.F.Sc. are:

        1. Aquaculture
        2. Fisheries Resource Management
        3. Fisheries Economics
        4. Fisheries Extension
        5. Fish Processing Technology
        6. Fishing Technology and Fisheries Engineering
        7. Fisheries Biotechnology
        8. Fish Pathology and Health Management
        9. Aquatic Environment Management
        10. Fish Quality Assurance and Management