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Diploma Aquaculture with Entrepreneurship

UCSI University

Program overview

The Diploma Aquaculture with Entrepreneurship Program at UCSI University Malaysia combines scientific understanding and business aspects to address the exploration, improvement, and conservation of freshwater and marine food resources. Graduates gain the knowledge and skills to thrive in the industry, balancing commercial benefit with sustainability. Their credential inspires confidence and enables them to make a significant contribution to the field.

Entry Requirements

SPM/O-level/equivalent: Minimum 3 credits (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, equivalent , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Aquaculture Entrepreneurs, Researchers, Aquarists, Aquaculture Farmer/Manager, Seafood Scientists/Quality Control Inspectors, Science/Research Assistant, Water Filtration/Management Consultant, Fish and Game Warden, Aquaculture Feed Production Line.

Curriculum

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Year 1

  • Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban (for local students)/ Bahasa Komunikasi 2 (for international students)
  • Fundamentals of Chemistry
  • Aquatic Microbiology
  • Introduction to Biological Research and Analysis
  • Operational Management for Aquaculture
  • Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Aquatic Biology
  • Water Systems: Management, Quality and Analysis
  • Current Topics in Aquaculture
  • Basic and Practises of Marketing
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experience I (MPU4)
  • Co-Operative Placement 1

Year 2

  • Aquaculture Facility Selection and Design
  • Broodstock Management for Aquaculture
  • Aquatic Health and Diseases
  • Aquaculture Species Selection and Development: Project 1
  • Aquaculture Species Selection and Development: Project 2
  • Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
  • Seafood Industry
  • Selective Breeding and Hybridisation in Aquaculture
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Business Communication for Diploma
  • Entrepreneurship (MPU2)
  • Logistics Business Strategy and Planning
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experience II (MPU4)
  • Co-Operative Placement 2

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students

U1

For foreign students:

  • Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
  • (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

Available scholarships

  • International Student Tuition Fee Rebate

    Up to 20% coverage

    Up to 20% Tuition Fee Reduction: Students may Submit a request to apply for the discount Upon arrival in Malaysia, and following the completion of the registration process.

Entry requirements

Diploma: high-school certificate or equivalent with suitable grades.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Medical doctor
  • Dentist
  • Nurse
  • Allied health professional

Is this program right for you?

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