The Master of Fisheries Science (MFSc) provides practical experience that develops your skills in fisheries biology, stock assessment, and data analysis. Through hands-on application, you’ll work through real-world challenges and build your professional network to grow your career as a fisheries scientist.
The Master of Fisheries Science (MFSc) is designed for those seeking applied, career-focused training in stock assessment and fisheries science. The program combines rigorous coursework in fisheries biology, population dynamics, stock assessment, statistics, and fisheries policy/management with hands-on data analysis and field-based learning.
Working with real fisheries datasets, you will be challenged to translate theory into applied assessments and management advice. Through lectures and summer field courses, you'll engage with practitioners from government, industry, and non-governmental organizations.
Small cohorts foster individualized mentorship and collaborative learning, and applied assignments will emphasize practical problem-solving and decision support. As a graduate, you will leave with the technical skills, professional networks, and interdisciplinary perspective needed to contribute effectively to sustainable fisheries management and aquatic resource decision-making.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Studley Campus
6299 South Street,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Sexton Campus
1360 Barrington Street,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 1Z1, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada
A Bachelor of Science degree with specializations in marine science or wildlife (biology, marine biology, oceanography), mathematics, or statistics is required, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
The applicant's undergraduate transcript must show a minimum B average (3.0 GPA) for the last 60 credit hours (2 years) of study.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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