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Aquaculture (BSc Agr) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Cultivate a sustainable future with hands-on learning in aquaculture, balancing food production and environmental conservation. You will study aquatic environments, fish biology, and sustainable production systems, preparing you to work in one of the world’s fastest‑growing food sectors.

Faculty: Agriculture  |  Department: Animal Science and Aquaculture  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Completing studies in Aquaculture at the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture blends classroom, laboratory, project and field work. You will develop strengths and gain knowledge in three main areas: aquaculture, aquatic science, and hands-on experience.

Career pathways

You will gain scientific and practical skills that prepare you for roles in aquatic food production, research, and environmental management. The global demand for seafood is rising and by 2030, more than half the world’s seafood will be farmed. A major in Aquaculture gives you the skills and expertise to tackle this challenge head- on with sustainability in mind.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum overall average: 75% Academic English 12 Pre-calculus Math 12* Three additional academic subjects *If you don't have the appropriate pre-calculus math class, but are otherwise qualified, you may be admitted on the condition that you complete a Grade 12 pre-calculus equivalent upgrading course before you arrive at Dalhousie. Learn more Aquaculture at Dal Learn more about our faculty and staff in this department and our key research areas concerning aquaculture. Our faculty and staff Our key research areas

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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