Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia

As Canada's leading farmed seafood producer, British Columbia accounted for 50% of the nation's total output in 2016 (Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance). The province hosts over 700 aquaculture operations specializing in finfish (primarily salmon) and diverse shellfish varieties like clams, oysters, and mussels. This thriving sector also creates employment opportunities in fish feed production and value-added seafood processing.

UBC's Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture serves as a perfect gateway into this dynamic and growing field. Participants will develop both theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise to engage with the aquaculture sector through sustainable, biological, social, and economic perspectives.

This intensive 17-credit program spans one semester (4 months), making it perfect for aspiring aquaculture professionals or those seeking a career change. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts across various disciplines related to sustainable aquatic food production.