Saints and scholars

Rob Fletcher

The placements for the two-year course are being 87% funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and are only open to students from developing countries within the Commonwealth. The remainder of the £18,470 fee is being provided by Fish Vet Group.

“It’s a win-win situation,” reflects Professor Neil Hazon, who runs the course. “The CSC grant will provide financial support to allow students from the Commonwealth who wouldn’t have had a chance to fund their studies otherwise.

“From the University’s point of view, it allows us to target students in parts of the world where aquaculture is growing very fast.”

The course is run by in association with TheFishSite.com and Fish Vet Group, who provide the distance learning platform.

It aims to develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the commercial, technical, environmental and social considerations of sustainable aquaculture, while also evolving students’ understanding of global markets, new aquaculture developments and aquaculture’s relationship with traditional fisheries.

The CSC scholarship is available for both new and current students, but to be eligible to apply you must:

• Be a member of a developing Commonwealth country.

• Meet the postgraduate entry requirements.

• Apply for the postgraduate MSc before 15 April.

The news follows on from the announcement that the Scottish Funding Council will be providing funding for 7 other places – open to students from Scottish or EU countries – on the same course.

“The course is typically run for 15-20 students, but this will give us the opportunity to recruit more,” Neil adds.

To apply please contact elearning@5mpublishing.com