Master in Aquaculture and FisheriesFaculdade de Ciências e TecnologiaUniversidade do Algarve
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• Objetives• Knowledge for the production of several species in
different aquaculture systems;
• Skills in the areas of Aquaculture and Fisheries;
• Competencies which allow evolving into aspecialization within studies in 3rd- cycle;
• Training of professionals able to communicate withexperts and non-specialists.
Provide adequate knowledge to the analysis andunderstanding of risk assessment, management, sustainable
use and conservation of the living resources.
AQUACULTURE FISHERIES
Objetives
MASTER STRUCTURE
All courses have:• Theoretical classes• Practical classes• Seminars given by specialists• Field work• Visits to research institutions and enterprises.
Specific laboratories for the cultivation ofmarine organisms:• LEOA• Ramalhete Experimental Station
What do we do in our classes?
• Microalgae, rotifersand Artemiaproduction,
• Rearing of fishlarvae
• Fish reproduction• Breeders
management
What do we do in our classes?
• Molecular andCellulartechniques
What do we do in our classes?
• New productiontechniques
What do we do in our classes?
When can I apply?
Inscription in our master is open permanently1st Phase deadline- 15/03/2016 results: 23 March
2nd Phase deadline- 15/07/2016 results: 20 July
3rd Phase deadline- 02/09/2016 results: 9 September
Maximum number of students: 25
https://www.ualg.pt/home/pt/curso/1430More information:
Our master in totally taught in English!
Research in Aquaculture and Fisheries
Collaboration with several national research centers(UAlg, CCMAR, IPMA)
- Fish nutrition- Reproductivebiotechnology
- Cephalopodcultivation
- Seahorsescultivation
Aquagroup FBHRG
-Hormonalcontrol ofreproduction-Fish physiology
-Cultivation ofseveralspecies:seabream,seabass,meagre,grouper,clams, oyster,- Fisheriesmanagement
EDGE IPMA
- Fishmalformations
- Skeletaldevelopment
- Gene expression
CME
Where can I do my thesis?
- Fisheries,conservationandmanagement
- Populationdynamics
- Extraction ofMicroalgaecompounds
- Biodiesel
- Reproductivestrategies inmacroalgae
MarBioteckFBC BEE
• Abroad in Universities with bilateral cooperation:
- University of Bergen (Norway)- University of Ghent (Belgium)- University of Wagningen (Netherlands)
• In any other University, research center or company
- ERASMUS + mobility grants for EU places
Where can I do my thesis?
Places where students decided to do theirthesis (2013-2016)
Master coordinationProf. Elsa Cabrita
Building 7, Office 2.59Email: [email protected]
Prof. Pedro AndradeEmail: [email protected]
Prof. Pedro RodriguesEmail: [email protected]
MASTER IN AQUACULTUREAND FISHERIES
University of AlgarveFaculty of Sciences and Technology
www.fct.ualg.ptIntroduction
Key information
Structure
The master in Aquaculture and Fisheries (MAP)offers training for the assessment, management,conservation and sustainable exploitation of livingresources, providing students with the knowledgeand skills required in fisheries sciences and indifferent aquaculture production systems.
Duration: 2 years Credits: 120 ECTS Language: English Accreditation: In accordance to Bologna
Process Starting date: September 2016 Fees: 1000 Euros/year for EU students; 3500
Euros/years for citizens from other countries
Foundation Courses(1st semester)
Advanced Courses(2nd semester)
Research Project(2nd year)
Foundation courses(1st semester)
Advanced Courses(2nd semester)
Research Project(2nd year)
Career opportunities Research facilities
Who can apply? Application period
Professionals for aquacultureand fisheries.
Consultancy at technical andscientific level.
Employability in public orprivate sector, companies inareas of biotechnologicalinnovation, aquaculture andtransformation of aquaticproducts.
Entrepreneurship.
Well equipped laboratories fortechniques in Fisheries andAquaculture(www.ccmar.ualg.pt).
Wet laboratories for Aquaculturetraining (LEOA and RamalheteExperimental Station).
Vessels for fisheries research.
Multispecies research facilities(seabream, seabass, sole,zebrafish, cephalopods, etc).
1st degree (BSc) in science,particularly biology, marinebiology, marine science,environmental sciences,landscape architecture, biologicalengineering, environmentalengineering, biophysics,engineering or related courses.
Candidates with scientific orprofessional CV recognized bythe scientific council.
1st phase- until 15-03-2016
2nd phase- until 15-07-2016
3rd phase- until 02-09-2016
You will have an answer in one week!
Online Application Form:
More information:http://fct.ualg.pt/en/curso/1430
MSc Commission MembersElsa Cabrita (director: [email protected]; [email protected])Pedro Andrade ([email protected])Pedro Rodrigues ([email protected])
SecretariatPaula Caboz ([email protected])
Contacts
https://www.ualg.pt/en/content/candidatura-online-mestrados