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Bachelor of Fisheries Science

Fisheries Scienceundergraduate

By- Akanksha Yadav

What is the B.F.Sc. course?

The full form of the B.F.Sc. course is the Bachelor of Fisheries Science. It is a four-year-long undergraduate course for students wanting to pursue a career in the Fisheries Science field. Fisheries Science is an academic study of understanding and managing fisheries. Through this course, the students study fish processing, aquaculture and fishery resource management, fishing technology and management, fisheries ecology and fisheries extension.

After completion of this course, the graduates can work as a Farm Manager, Hatchery Manager, Fisheries Inspector, Aqua Culturist, Fish Exporter, Marine Biologist & Marine Scientist, Fish Trader, Fish Breeder, Hatchery/Farm Operator, Fisheries Extension Officer/Technical Officer, Feed Mill Manager, Processing & Production Manager, Fish Export Inspector, Export Manager, Fisheries Extension Officer etc. After completing this course, the students can expect an average salary of INR 2 to 10 Lacs per annum.

In India, there are various private and government colleges/institutes offering B.F.Sc. course. The average course fee for B.F.Sc. course is INR 5000 to 2 lacs per annum. Some of B.F.Sc. offering colleges are-

Tamil Nadu Dr J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University - [TNJFU]
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
Nanaji Deshmukh Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies - [KUFOS] Panangad
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - [SKUAST]
Junagadh Agricultural University
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology - [MPUAT]
Annamalai University

What is the duration of a B.F.Sc. course?

The duration of this course is 4 years. These 4 years are then divided into 8 semesters. During these 8 semesters, the students study various theoretical and practical subjects related to the Fisheries Science field.

Top recruiting areas:

The students can work in the following fields after completing their graduation with B.F.Sc. course.

Fisheries Colleges
Research Institutes
Fish Farmers Development Agencies
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Nationalized Banks
International Organizations
Aquariums
Fish Farms
Feed Manufacturing Units
Feed Sales Department
Ornamental Fish Culture and Breeding Centres
Hatchery and Seed Production Companies
Commercial Pearl Production Industry
Fish Processing and Marketing Firm
Net Making Units
Fish Disease Diagnostic Centre

Top companies which recruit B.F.Sc. graduates:

Here is a list of top B.F.Sc. graduates recruiters.

Export Inspection Agency ( EIA)
Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
Coastal Aquaculture Authority of India (CAA)
Fisheries Survey of India (FSI)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Indian National Centre for Ocean and Information Services(INCOIS)
National Institute of Oceanography(NIO)
WHO

Duration : 4 years

Specialization : fisheries science

Eligibilty & Entry Requirements

What is the eligibility required for the B.F.Sc. course?

The eligibility criteria are one of the most important parts of any course. The students who are planning to take admission into the desired course are advised to check the eligibility criteria of the course. The student should fulfil all the mandatory requirements of the course. If he/she fails to do so, his/her admission might get cancelled by the institute/college.

The students who are planning to pursue B.F.Sc. course can check the detailed eligibility criteria of the course below.

The student should have passed his/her class 10+2 examination in the science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Agriculture as subjects.
The student should have a minimum of 50% marks in the class 12th examination.
The student should have qualified for the required entrance examination. Some colleges accept national/state-level entrance examination marks for admission while some colleges give direct admission based on marks and a round of personal interviews of the students.

Entrance examinations for B.F.Sc. course:

Some of the B.F.Sc. entrance examinations in India are listed below.

Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Junagadh Agricultural University Entrance Test
Kerala Agricultural University Common Entrance Test
Maharana Pratap University Graduate Test
Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training Entrance Test

Course Syllabus

What are the subjects in B.F.Sc. course?

The students who are planning to take admission into B.F.Sc. course can check the complete list of subjects below. This will give them a better idea of the course. The course is divided into 8 semesters. During these 8 semesters, the students study various different subjects related to the Fisheries Science field.

Semester I	Semester II
Principles of Aquaculture	Information & Communication Technology
Taxonomy of Finfish	Freshwater Aquaculture
Taxonomy of Shellfish	Anatomy of Finfish and Shellfish
Meteorology & Geography	Biology of Finfish & Shellfish
Principles of Biochemistry	Soil and Water Chemistry
Fundamentals of Microbiology	Limnology
Fishery Economics	Food chemistry & Fish in Nutrition
-	Biochemical Techniques & Instrumentation
Semester III	Semester IV
Culture of Fish Food Organisms	Aquaculture Engineering
Inland Fisheries	Ornamental Fish Production & Management
Oceanography	Coastal Aquaculture & Mariculture
Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology	Physiology of Finfish & shellfish
Marine Biology	Fishing Craft & Gear Technology
Refrigeration and Freezing Technology	Canning & Fish Packaging Technology
Statistical Methods in Fisheries	Extension Education in Fisheries
-	Fisheries Administration & Legislation
Semester V	Semester VI
Aquatic Ecology & Biodiversity	Biotechnology & Bioinformatics in Fisheries
Finfish Breeding & Hatchery Management	Fishery Genetics & Breeding
Shellfish Breeding & Hatchery Management	Fish Population Dynamics & Stock Assessment
Diseases & Management	Aquatic Pollution & Coastal Zone Management
Marine Fisheries	Fish Products and By products Technology
Disaster Management in Fisheries	Fish Microbiology and Quality Assurance
Navigation & Seamanship	Financing and Marketing Management in Fisheries
-	Entrepreneurship Development and Communication Skills
Semester VII	Semester VIII
Hands-on Training in Fisheries (Experiential Learning)	In-plant training in Fisheries

Bachelor of Fisheries Science

Eligibilty & Entry Requirements

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