Fisheries Sciences
About Fisheries Sciences
Bachelor of Fisheries Science
B.F.Sc is a 4-year undergraduate degree program. The minimum eligibility for which is passing of class 12th from a recognized school board or its equivalent exam. Fisheries science is the academic study of understanding and managing fisheries.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 environment and fisheries extension. Fisheries Science is influenced by the conservation, catching, marketing, managing and processing of fish and is dealt with as a standout amongst the most vital territories in the field of Science. This field is an interdisciplinary one and necessities to gather information from various fields like Management, Oceanography, Ecology, Economics and Biology.
Eligibility
- To pursue a B.F.Sc. degree program, candidate requires a 10+2 pass in science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects.
Syllabus
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Semester I |
Semester II |
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Principles of Aquaculture |
Information & Communication Technology |
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Taxonomy of Finfish |
Freshwater Aquaculture |
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Taxonomy of Shellfish |
Anatomy of Finfish and Shellfish |
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Meteorology & Geography |
Biology of Finfish & Shellfish |
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Principles of Biochemistry |
Soil and Water Chemistry |
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Fundamentals of Microbiology |
Limnology |
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Fishery Economics |
Food chemistry & Fish in Nutrition |
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Biochemical Techniques & Instrumentation |
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Semester III |
Semester IV |
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Culture of Fish Food Organisms |
Aquaculture Engineering |
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Inland Fisheries |
Ornamental Fish Production & Management |
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Oceanography |
Coastal Aquaculture & Mariculture |
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Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology |
Physiology of Finfish & shellfish |
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Marine Biology |
Fishing Craft & Gear Technology |
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Refrigeration and Freezing Technology |
Canning & Fish Packaging Technology |
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Statistical Methods in Fisheries |
Extension Education in Fisheries |
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Fisheries Administration & Legislation |
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Semester V |
Semester VI |
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Aquatic Ecology & Biodiversity |
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics in Fisheries |
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Finfish Breeding & Hatchery Management |
Fishery Genetics & Breeding |
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Shellfish Breeding & Hatchery Management |
Fish Population Dynamics & Stock Assessment |
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Diseases & Management |
Aquatic Pollution & Coastal Zone Management |
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Marine Fisheries |
Fish Products and By products Technology |
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Disaster Management in Fisheries |
Fish Microbiology and Quality Assurance |
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Navigation & Seamanship |
Financing and Marketing Management in Fisheries |
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Entrepreneurship Development and Communication Skills |
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Semester VII |
Semester VIII |
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Hands-on Training in Fisheries (Experiential Learning) |
In-plant training in Fisheries |
Career Prospects
Candidates can apply for jobs in
- central government agencies such as Fisheries Survey of India (FSI)
- Export Inspection Agency ( EIA)
- Coastal Aquaculture Authority of India (CAA)
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- National Institute of Oceanography(NIO)
- Indian National Centre for Ocean and Information Services(INCOIS), Hyderabad
- Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
- WHO
- NIO and numerous others.
- Candidates can apply for research projects and can opt for higher study.
- Aspirants can also apply for the possessing a degree of B.F.Sc,
Recruiters
- Fisheries Development Board
- Food Department
- Banks
- Food Processing and Technology
- Fish Breeding Farm
Candidates can apply for the post of
- Research Assistant,
- Instructor,
- Biochemist,
- Technicians
- Biologist.
- They can also apply in the fisheries department of state government for the positions such as
- Inspector of Fisheries
- Sub-Inspector of Fisheries,
- Research Assistantst
- Assistant Fisheries Development Officer ( AFDO )
- Assistant Directors
- Fisheries Development Officer(FDO)
- Fisheries Extension Officer (FEO).
- Fishery technician
- Fishery Observer
- Fisheries Biologist
- Fisheries Extension Officer (AEO)
- Fisheries Officer
- Fishery Manager
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Job Position |
Job Description |
Average Annual Salary |
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Farm Manager |
Farm Manager is in-charge of general maintenance and management of a farm. They supervise the planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting process of crops. |
INR 350,000 |
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Hatchery Manager |
Hatchery Manager is responsible to oversee and direct the fish hatchery and fish farm activities, working to enhance profit and production through innovative and business management skills. |
INR 259,121 |
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Fisheries Inspector |
Fisheries Inspector is responsible to manage, monitor and protect farmed or wild fish stocks and the lakes, river and different habitats where they live. |
INR 450,000 |
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Aqua Culturist |
Aqua Culturist is responsible for the farming of aquatic organisms, including growing freshwater and culturing and shellfish, marine finfish, and aquatic plants. |
INR 350,000 |
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Marine Biologist |
Marine Biologist is responsible for examining and analysing the distribution and evolution of organisms. |
INR 452,000 |
Average Fee
- The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 5000 to 2 lacs for a span of 4 years.
Average salary
- Rs- 2-4 lakh Annual.