The AquaH programme was created in 2019 by a consortium partnership between 4 leading European academic institutes that wanted to answer the challenge of educating and training the next generation of health managers within the field of aquaculture. Identifying a real shortfall of health management both in research and the private sector, the programme developers realised there was a large need to provide innovative expertise to the field to answer the growing challenge of global food demands and overfishing.
The final programme structure was awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) due to the consortium’s strong internationalisation and corresponding student and staff mobility.
Objectives of the programme
The aquaculture sector has seen a massive increase in production over the past 35 years thanks to major technological and biotechnological advances. The ever-continuing intensification in aquaculture systems, along with an increased production scale has, however, inevitably resulted in the increased occurrence of disease outbreaks. This has created a high need for aquaculture health management experts that can respond to the growing demand for solution to health challenges in the aquaculture industry and contribute to a growing, innovative sector that is key to the world’s food needs.
Structure of the course
The programme consists of an initial common semester that is carried out at Ghent University, then in the 2nd and 3rd semester students can choose* between 3 learning paths that will deepen their knowledge on a specific aspect of the overarching programme theme.
Curriculum and course details: check the study guides
In the 2nd or 3rd semester, students will undertake an internship with a company or research institute among our extended international network of partners and contacts. The internship is a practically oriented scientific project where they will gain the skills and knowledge that will prepare them for the labour market.
Finally, in the 4th semester a master dissertation or thesis is undertaken that will combine a students acquired skill and knowledge.
Application procedure
See: https://aquah.eu/apply/
For all questions in relation to the application procedure and other questions regarding tuition fees, accommodation, visa matters, etc. please contact applications.itc@ugent.be.
Prerequisites
Candidates must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree of min 180ECTS (equivalent to 3 years) from a university or recognised equivalent institute.
- A Grade Point Average (GPA) for this BSc of at least 70% of the maximum grade
- Demonstrate through their transcripts of records to have successfully acquired basic science training in at least 5 out of 7 of the following fields:
(i) Mathematics
(ii) Physics
(iii) Chemistry
(iv) Biochemistry
(v) Biology
(vi) Microbiology
(vii) Engineering - Statistics qualifications at level 1 and 2*
- Some academic or professional background in aquaculture is recommended
(*) see Wageningen University study guide for details
Language Requirements
The applicant must be proficient in English. English language proficiency can be met by providing a certificate (not older than 2 years) of one of the following tests:
- TOEFL IBT 92, with subscore for speaking 23
- ACADEMIC IELTS 6,5 overall score, with a min. of 6 for writing and 6 for speaking
- CAMBRIDGE English CAE (Advanced) score between 176-210 or Grade C
- Cambridge FCE/B2 Certificate, score between 176-190 or Grade A
note! TOEFL/IELTS predictive tests and TOEIC will not be accepted
Language of instruction is not accepted, except for:
- applicants who are nationals from or have obtained a bachelor and/or master degree in a higher education institute with English as the mode of instruction in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland or Canada (when graduating from a Canadian institute a student must have a certificate that the mode of instruction was English).
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