Diploma
Diploma In Aquaculture
Programme Overview:
This programme provides students with the scientific knowledge and skills in aquaculture and forms a link for those who wish to embark on a career in aquaculture industries. The programme covers a wide range of topics in aquaculture setup, water quality, system preparation, feed and nutrition, seed production and nursery, harvesting, aquaponics etc.
This programme also offers hands-on practices, fieldwork, industrial visit and prepares graduates with aquaculture skills and techniques, as well as analytical skills in laboratories, leading to the professionalism in the area of aquaculture. Students will also be taught the fundamental of business and entrepreneurship to help the graduates to venture in aquaculture industries.
Intake:
June & November
Duration:
2 years
Campus:
Johor Branch Campus (R/624/4/0002) (04/26) (MQA/FA 7567)
Entry Requirements:
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Programme Outline:
- Introduction to Aquaculture
- Aquaculture System and Practices
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Commercial Aquaculture Species and Farming
- Site Selection, Design and Setup
- Aquaculture Environment and Water Quality
- Entrepreneurial Practices
- System Preparation, Stocking and Management
- Small Business Venture
- Aquaculture Engineering, Equipment and Tools
- Feed and Nutrition
- Live Food Species and Production
- Introduction to Seed Production and Nursery
- Grow-out Technologies and Practices
- Harvest, Processing and Post-Harvest
- Aquatic Animal Health
- Good Aquaculture Practices
- Industrial Training
Elective:
- Introduction to Aquaponics
- Economics and Farm Management
- Computer Skills
- Information Technology and Systems
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
English for Tertiary Studies, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Academic English, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Professional English, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, Public Speaking, Co-curricular
Career Prospects:
- Sales and Technical
- Hatchery Technician
- Farm Technician
- Laboratory Technician
Fees & Financial Aids:
Estimated Total Fees: RM17,600 (Malaysian Student)
The estimated total fees may vary by 10%.
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Merit scholarship
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Other scholarship
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Financial Aid
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For Study Loan, click here.
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Contact Us
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES (FOAS)
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR
TELEPHONE: +603-41450123 Ext no. 3231
MOBILE PHONE: 011-1075 8544
FAX: 603-41423166
EMAIL : foas@tarc.edu.my
OPENING HOURS
8.30am - 5.30pm
(Monday - Friday)