The opportunities for studies in aquaculture at the University of Guelph include courses and projects in several BSc, MSc, and PhD programs. Most aquaculture related courses and projects are in the departments of Animal Biosciences and Integrative Biology. In addition, many other departments and colleges at UoG focus on aquaculture, such as the School of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College and School of Engineering. Many topics include fish nutrition, physiology, breeding and genetics, health, waste management, and environmental impacts.
Animal Biosciences
The Animal Biosciences Department focuses on four fields of study that include:
- Animal Breeding and Genetics (quantitative or molecular)
- Animal Nutrition (monogastric or ruminant)
- Animal Physiology (environmental and reproductive)
- Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Specific aquaculture courses include:
- Aquaculture Advanced Issues (ANSC 3050)
- Nutrition of Fish and Crustacea (ANSC 3170)
- Other courses in Animal Bioscience, click here
More info on graduate courses:
Integrative Biology
The Integrative Biology Department focuses on five fields of study that include:
- Biodiversity
- Ecology
- Marine and Freshwater Biology
- Wildlife Biology and Conservation
- Zoology
Specific aquaculture courses include:
- Biology of Fishes (ZOO 4330)
- Comparative Animal Physiology II (ZOO 3620)
- Other courses in Integrative Biology, click here
More info on graduate courses:
There are also many volunteering opportunities available focusing on a variety of tasks in the field of aquaculture. If you are looking to gain some experience in the field or learn some new skills, check out each faculty on the aquaculture researchers page or the opportunities website.
Ontario Animal Health Network (OAHN)
The OAHN (fish network) offers several free online short courses that focus on:
- Humane slaughter for recreational fishers
- Humane slaughter for aquaculture producers
- Biosecurity for aquaculture producers
- Other courses from OAHN, click here
