International Master of Science in Health Management in Aquaculture
AquaH is a two-year Master's programme that studies the interaction between the health of aquaculture species and their environment. The programme contributes to the sustainable supply of healthy and tasty seafood by training experts who are able to develop innovative solutions to current and future health and disease problems in the aquaculture industry.
Open Days
Each spring there is a Graduation Fair. It consists of a job fair (with more than 200 different companies) and a postgrad/master fair.
For some programmes, there is a specific Open Day. If this is the case, there is an online webinar on Thursday, November 28th, from 5 till 6 pm.
Admission for students holding a Flemish degree
- Admission Subject to an Enquiry into the Suitability of the Holder of the Diploma
- Bachelor in de bio-industriële wetenschappen
- Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen
- Bachelor in de biochemie en de biotechnologie
- Bachelor in de biologie
- Bachelor in de biomedische wetenschappen
- Bachelor in de biowetenschappen
- Bachelor in de diergeneeskunde
- Bachelor in de farmaceutische wetenschappen
- Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen: milieukunde
Admission for Students holding a Non-Flemish Degree
Candidates must:
Hold a Bachelor's degree of 180ECTS (is equivalent to 3y) from a university or recognized equivalent
Demonstrate through their transcripts or records to have successfully acquired:
1. Basic science training in at least 5 out of 7 of the following fields: (i) Mathematics; (ii) Physics; (iii) Chemistry; (iv) Biochemistry; (v) Biology; (vi) Microbiology; (vii) Engineering
2. Statistics level 1 and 2*
* see Wageningen University study guide for details
Some academic or professional background in aquaculture is highly recommended.
Consult the programme website for specific academic and language requirements.
Information on admission requirements and the administrative procedure for admission on the basis of a diploma obtained abroad, can be found on the following page: www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/enrolment-or-registration.
Language requirements
Language requirements for this study programme differ from the required standard level for English taught study programmes as specified in the Ghent University Education and Examination Code:
English: TOEFL IBT 92, with subscore for speaking 23 - ACADEMIC IELTS 6.5 overall socre with a minimum of 6 for writing and 6 for speaking - CEF-B2 certificate (awarded by a European language centre) - ESOL CAMBRIDGE English CAE (Advanced) score between 176-210 or Grade C
Exemptions:
Language proficiency proof is not required for applicants who are nationals from, or have obtained a bachelor and/or master degree (excluding double degrees or online degrees programmes) in, a higher education institute with English as mode of instruction in USA, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland or Canada (except universities in Quebec Province, apart from applicants that have completed a 4 year bachelor degree at McGill University with English as the language of instruction. A certificate confirming that the mode of instruction was English needs to be submitted.)
See also https://aquah.eu/apply/.
Flexible trajectories
Flexible trajectories refers to alternative ways of following our courses. It might mean that a course can be spread in time as to allow the combination of work and studying, or that students with special needs get the support they need to allow a successful study career.
An international experience
Going abroad with Erasmus is wide-spread and well-known. But getting an international experience is possible in many different ways.