Bachelor of Science in Fisheries 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Rajshahi |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

700 USDTuition Fee/year

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Fisheries was established in 2000 under the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Rajshahi. Later on, the department was included under the newly formed Faculty of Fisheries in 2020. This department was started with three academic and three non-academic staff with limited infrastructure facilities by enrolling twenty students. At present, the number of seats for student admission in the B. Sc. Fisheries (Honors) level is fifty per year. Now, there are twenty academic staff specialized in different aspects of the fisheries sector to enrich education and research in this department. In addition, twenty non-academic staff are currently working to support the department. The department has already demonstrated its outreach excellence by establishing linkages with different donors, associations, and industries for research, extension, and developmental activities in the fisheries sector. The academic curriculum of the department is being offered in English. The department introduced forty-eight theoretical, fifty-one practical, and 4 viva-voce courses on different fields of fisheries at the undergraduate level including biology, breeding, ecology, management, aquaculture, nutrition, harvest and post-harvest technology, etc. Moreover, an internship is offered in the last semester to the students to obtain field-oriented experience in the fisheries sector of Bangladesh. The B.Sc. The fisheries (Honours) degree is an integrated course of four academic years (four levels, eight semesters) that will consist of Fisheries and relevant courses such as Biochemistry, Statistics, Sociology, Economics, and Geography. It covers a total of 155 credits of which 37 credits in 1st Year (1st and 2nd Semester), 37 credits in 2nd Year (1st and 2nd Semester), 38 credits in 3'd Year(i"and 2nd Semester), and 43 credits in 4th Year (1st and 2nd Semester). In the 4th Year 2nd semester, an internship (In-plant attachment) course consisting of 3 credits is included along with other courses. The program of study for the degree of B.Sc.Fisheries (Honours) will extend over a minimum period of four academic years. The degree will be completed within a maximum period of six academic years from the date of admission. No student will be allowed to stay for more than two consecutive terms in the same semester/year. The final examinations of the 1st semester of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years cover 6 theoretical and 6 practical courses and the 2nd semester of both 1st and 2nd year covers 6 theoretical, 6 practical, and 1 viva voce courses. On the other hand, 2nd semester of 3rd year covers 6 theoretical, 6 practical, 1 viva-voce, and 1 excursion course, 4th year 1st semester covers 6 theoretical, 6 practical, and 1 research work course and 4th year 2nd semester covers 6 theoretical, 7 practical, 1 viva-voce and 1 internship courses. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Fisheries was established in 2000 under the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Rajshahi. Later on, the department was included under the newly formed Faculty of Fisheries in 2020. This department was started with three academic and three non-academic staff with limited infrastructure facilities by enrolling twenty students. At present, the number of seats for student admission in the B. Sc. Fisheries (Honors) level is fifty per year. Now, there are twenty academic staff specialized in different aspects of the fisheries sector to enrich education and research in this department. In addition, twenty non-academic staff are currently working to support the department. The department has already demonstrated its outreach excellence by establishing linkages with different donors, associations, and industries for research, extension, and developmental activities in the fisheries sector. The academic curriculum of the department is being offered in English. The department introduced forty-eight theoretical, fifty-one practical, and 4 viva-voce courses on different fields of fisheries at the undergraduate level including biology, breeding, ecology, management, aquaculture, nutrition, harvest and post-harvest technology, etc. Moreover, an internship is offered in the last semester to the students to obtain field-oriented experience in the fisheries sector of Bangladesh. The B.Sc. The fisheries (Honours) degree is an integrated course of four academic years (four levels, eight semesters) that will consist of Fisheries and relevant courses such as Biochemistry, Statistics, Sociology, Economics, and Geography. It covers a total of 155 credits of which 37 credits in 1st Year (1st and 2nd Semester), 37 credits in 2nd Year (1st and 2nd Semester), 38 credits in 3'd Year(i"and 2nd Semester), and 43 credits in 4th Year (1st and 2nd Semester). In the 4th Year 2nd semester, an internship (In-plant attachment) course consisting of 3 credits is included along with other courses. The program of study for the degree of B.Sc.Fisheries (Honours) will extend over a minimum period of four academic years. The degree will be completed within a maximum period of six academic years from the date of admission. No student will be allowed to stay for more than two consecutive terms in the same semester/year. The final examinations of the 1st semester of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years cover 6 theoretical and 6 practical courses and the 2nd semester of both 1st and 2nd year covers 6 theoretical, 6 practical, and 1 viva voce courses. On the other hand, 2nd semester of 3rd year covers 6 theoretical, 6 practical, 1 viva-voce, and 1 excursion course, 4th year 1st semester covers 6 theoretical, 6 practical, and 1 research work course and 4th year 2nd semester covers 6 theoretical, 7 practical, 1 viva-voce and 1 internship courses. 

Admission Requirements

40+

Entry Requirement for International Students

Requirements for Undergraduate Program (Admission year 2023-2024)

(a) Applicants have standard twelve years of formal education outside of Bangladesh;

 (b) Students passed the standard School/ Higher School Certificate/ ‘O’ Level examinations having at least 60% marks in traditional system or grade B in grading system;

 (c) Have to apply for admission within two years from the date of completion of the standard twelve years education;

 (d) Applicants need to fulfill the other eligibility criteria as set by the respective Faculty of the University of Rajshahi.

Application Deadline for International Students for undergraduate programme: Application must be submitted by 31 March 2024 (this date can vary every year)

4 Years

Tuition fees

Domestic
7 USD
International
700 USD

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