BSc · Natural Sciences
BSc Aquaculture and Water Resource Management
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Ashanti
Overview
The BSc Aquaculture and Water Resource Management programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology prepares you to manage aquatic ecosystems and develop sustainable fish production systems. It is important in Ghana because responsible aquaculture can improve food supply, livelihoods and employment while protecting rivers, lakes and other water resources.
What you will study
You study fish biology, aquaculture systems, fish nutrition, breeding, hatchery management, aquatic ecology, water quality, fisheries management and aquatic disease control. You also develop practical skills in farm operations, environmental assessment, resource planning, data collection and sustainable production.
Career prospects
You can work as an aquaculture farm manager, fisheries officer, water quality analyst, hatchery technician, aquatic environmental consultant, research assistant or fisheries extension officer. Employers and sectors include the Fisheries Commission, Water Resources Commission, Ghana Irrigation Development Authority, fish farms, feed companies, environmental consultancies, NGOs and international development projects.
Who this programme may suit
You will thrive if you enjoy biology, fieldwork, water environments and practical problem-solving. You should be observant, physically active, environmentally responsible and comfortable working with farmers, communities and technical teams.