Career Opportunities for Fisheries and Aquaculture Science Graduates

Sometimes we make decisions based on whatever available information we have at our disposal. I am sure while growing up everyone had the dream of becoming a doctor, lawyer or engineer little did we know that there are more career options which are less studied but have more prospects in terms of financial gain.

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What Does A Degree In Fisheries And Aquaculture Offer?

Fisheries and aquaculture are all about studying the aquatic environment, their feeding patterns and how this knowledge can be applied on a large scale production of fish and other aquatic animals while still preserving their natural habitat. Fish is an important part of our diet all over the world which means that there would always be a demand for fish and other services related to fishing in your local environment.

What Skills Do I Need To Have?

As a Fisheries and aquacultural expert, there are skills which would aid your work especially when you have to work on a team or interact with new people some of these include;

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Good oral, written communication skills
  • Numeracy and analytical ability
  • Teamwork
  • Knowledge of rural environments suitable for fishing
  • Presentation and IT skills
  • Project and Time management skills

The Requirement to Study Fisheries and Aquaculture In Ghana

A good science background with a knowledge of chemistry, biology, physics, agriculture e.t.c. is important for your success as an undergraduate student. You would also be required to have a good WAEC result and pass university entrance examinations.  Another popular route is to take an undergraduate degree in related courses ;

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Zoology
  • Agriculture
  • Chemistry

With a degree in related courses, you are eligible to obtain a masters degree in any area of specialisation of interest.

What Kind Of Job Can I Get With A Degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture?

Some of the areas you can work in as a specialist in fisheries and aquaculture include but are not limited to the places specified below :

  • Agricultural Institutions
  •  As a Consultant to Fisheries and agro-allied industries
  •  Governmental agencies such as the ministry of agriculture
  •  Fisheries Research Laboratories
  • Universities (as an academic)

Universities In Ghana Where You Can Study Fisheries and Aquaculture

To work in ghana would require that you have a bachelors or masters degree in universities such as:

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