Bachelor of Science Program in Aquatic Animal Production Technology

1. Program title:

Program title:

Offered by:

Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology,

Silpakorn University, Phetchaburi IT Campus

2. Degree granted:

Bachelor of Science (Aquatic Animal Production Technology)

B.Sc. (Aquatic Animal Production Technology)

3. Program philosophy:

To produce graduates who possess knowledge, technical skills and experience as well as demonstrate ethics, morality and competence to work in a multicultural environment.

4. Expected learning outcomes:

For the details of program learning outcomes, Click.

5. Admission requirements:

Admission to this program requires a certificate of completion of secondary education (Matayom 6) or its equivalent as recognized by the Thai Ministry of Education.

6. Program length:

Four years of continuous full-time study on the semester system

7. Curriculum structure:

Students are required to complete courses not fewer than 120 credits. These courses must comprise:
Curriculum structure
(1) General education courses		30 Credits
(1.1) Languages		9 Credits
(1.2) Humanities		3 Credits
(1.3) Social science		3 Credits
(1.4) Science and mathematics		3 Credits
(1.5) Elective courses advised by the Program/Faculty		12 Credits
(2) Major-specific courses		102 Credits
(2.1) Basic sciences courses		25 Credits
(2.2) Common core courses		16 Credits
(2.3) Compulsory major courses		49 Credits
(2.4) Elective major courses	not fewer than	12 Credits
(3) Free elective courses not fewer than	not fewer than	6 Credits

8. Careers/Employment opportunities:

Job titles for aquatic animal production technology graduates include:
1.Fisheries biologist2.Fisheries/aquaculture research scientist3.Fisheries/aquaculture educator4.Hatchery/farm/lab technician

5.Aquaculture entrepreneur

6.Sales representative of feeds, chemicals and supplies for aquaculture farm/industry

7.Extension agent in agriculture/aquaculture enterprises

8.Aquaculturist/Ornamental fish/aquatic plant culturist