University of Stirling

MSc Aquatic Pathobiology

Stirling, United Kingdom

DURATION

12 up to 27 Months

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

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EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

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STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

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Key Summary

About: The MSc Aquatic Pathobiology program focuses on the health and disease of aquatic organisms. The curriculum includes studies on pathogens, immune responses, and diagnostic methods, aiming to equip students with essential skills for managing aquatic health issues. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, providing a comprehensive understanding of aquatic environments.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths in the field of aquatic health, including roles in research institutions, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and the aquaculture industry. Potential positions include aquatic veterinary specialists, disease control program coordinators, and researchers in marine biology and pathology.

Introduction

Overview

Food from aquatic systems is essential for much of the world’s population. However, with wild catches of seafood declining in many places, aquaculture is playing an increasing role as an alternative source of high-quality, nutritious food - and as an employer. Controlling disease is important to the ongoing success of this industry.

Our Aquatic Pathobiology postgraduate degree gives you a unique opportunity to study the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of aquatic animal diseases in cultured organisms. You’ll study at the Institute of Aquaculture, one of the top institutions in this field. The Institute is internationally recognised for both research and teaching and has more than 70 staff and 80 postgraduate students. This Masters in Aquatic Pathobiology has been taught at the Institute for almost 40 years and is the only postgraduate degree of its kind in the world.

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