Quick Facts
Duration
2 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM45,317
Course Highlights
- Merging science with business, this future-focused programme equips you with the skills to sustainably cultivate aquatic life and the entrepreneurial mindset to turn knowledge into thriving ventures
- Explore how to manage aquatic systems, improve fish health and optimise production techniques, while learning how to build and scale aquaculture businesses that are both profitable and environmentally responsible
- Gain exposure to real-world aquaculture operations and emerging industry trends through field visits, hatchery work and UCSI's signature co-operative placements
- Ranked #269 in the world and top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Course Structure
- Malaysian Ecotourism/Traditional Food
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Aquatic Microbiology
- Introduction to Biological Research and Analysis
- Operational Management for Aquaculture
- Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation
- Aquatic Biology
- Water Systems: Management, Quality and Analysis
- Current Topics in Aquaculture
- Basic and Practises of Marketing
- Fundamentals of Management
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience I (MPU4)
- Co-Operative Placement 1
- Aquaculture Facility Selection and Design
- Broodstock Management for Aquaculture
- Aquatic Health and Diseases
- Aquaculture Species Selection and Development: Project 1
- Aquaculture Species Selection and Development: Project 2
- Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
- Seafood Industry
- Selective Breeding and Hybridisation in Aquaculture
- Principles of Accounting
- Business Communication for Diploma
- Entrepreneurship (MPU2)
- Logistics Business Strategy and Planning
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience II (MPU4)
- Co-Operative Placement 2
Entry Requirements
- SPM/O Level/equivalent: Minimum 3 credits (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)
- UEC: Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)
- Other qualifications/Polytechnic certificates authorized by Malaysian government: Admission on a case-by-case basis
- MUET: Band 2
- SPM English: Grade B+
- UEC English Language: Grade A2
- TOEFL IBT: 30-31
- IELTS: 4.0
- 1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade C
- Cambridge English Qualification Test/Linguaskill: 140
- Pearson Test: 36
- CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)
- In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM400
RM200
Tuition fees
RM45,317
Other miscellaneous fees
RM10,060
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM55,277
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