Diploma Aquaculture

(R2/624/4/0001)(01/24)(A7848)

Professional Recognition

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Intake

Open through the years (April / August / November)

Duration

2 ½ years / 7 Semester

Tuition Fee

Local student – RM 19,375 *

* The policies, regulations,procedures and fees are subject to change without prior notice of Unisel

Description

Diploma in Aquaculture is 2 ½ years course, conducted in 7 semesters and students need to accomplish 90 credit hours. Aquaculture is now becoming a promising sector as its provide important source of food that is available for human consumptions nowadays. This program was created to produce student with the ability to construct knowledge and acquire understanding on the concepts of aquaculture and apply these understandings to interpret, incorporate and expand their knowledge in real life applications as well as to equip the students with professional manner good ethics and leadership qualities.

Program Educational Objectives

Competent in operating aquaculture systems with ability to create and innovate new techniques of aquaculture
Competitive to lead and facilitate management of hatcheries, grow out, harvesting and marketing of aquaculture species
Actively contributing to aquaculture society and natural environment through sustainable aquaculture practice with high ethical value
Involved in lifelong learning activities for successful career advancement

Program Learning outcomes

At the end of this programme, students should be able to :

PLO 1	Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fundamental knowledge in aquaculture.
PLO 2	Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in relevant areas in aquaculture.
PLO 3	Apply aquaculture principles, techniques and skills in assisting modern aquaculture operation system and related industry
PLO 4	Demonstrate effective communication skills and can easily adapt to industrial community
PLO 5	Analyse and interpret data using basic digital skills
PLO 6	Establish, manage, and appraise aquaculture enterprises and development projects from within the industry or public sector
PLO 7	Be attentive and responsive towards the needs of aquaculture industrial community and consumers with high ethical value
PLO 8	Recognize and practice concept of lifelong learning

COURSE STRUCTURE

Entry Requirment

Local student
i. Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
ii. Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
iii. Pass Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
iv. Pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (Level 3, MQF) in a related field and possess SPM with one (1) credit; OR v. A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.
Note: The credit requirement at SPM level for candidate in categories (ii) and (iii) can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM level are equivalent/higher.
International student
International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) OR Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR its equivalent.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Local Authorities
Aquaculture Consultant
Aquaculture Entrepreneur
Assistant Research Officer (Fisheries and Aquaculture )
Food Industry
Private Sector
Aquaculture Technician (Private sector -Fish Farm and Hatchery)
Assistant Operation/Project Manager (Private Sector)
Line/ Production supervisor (Private Sector)

EXPECTED SALARY
Public Sector : Basic starting monthly salary is around RM1,500; plus allowances (such as housing and entertainment) the total can amount to around RM2,000.
Private Sector : The amount of basic starting monthly salary can vary from the above amount. However, the total amount of monthly salary earned (inclusive of allowances) is subject to negotiation and which can be higher than that earned in the public sector.