The Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Program will provide knowledge to students as required in the Fisheries Code for proper fisheries and environmental management and sustainable/responsible fisheries and in the approved duties and competencies of fisheries professionals. The BSF Curriculum is designed to prepare well-rounded fisheries professionals with competencies in the science and practice of fisheries science. The curriculum is made up of: 1. General Education courses which are geared toward providing basic skills in the arts and sciences, 2. Fundamental courses which provide the fundamental knowledge in the field of arts and sciences, 3. Professional courses which provide the fundamental knowledge and skills on environmental management and conservation and adequate background in all aspects of fisheries, 4. Elective courses that will develop competence in the specific field of fisheries science and management freely chosen by a student from a given set of courses. The Objectives of the programwill provide students with the knowledge and skills along the field of sustainable and responsible fisheries management, to develop students’ competencies in the different areas of fisheries such as aquaculture, capture, processing technology and coastal management and train students on the aspects of research and extension works to become globally competitive fishery technologists
CAREER PATH
1. Aquatic Development Program Technical Staff
2. Fish Development Program Technical Staff
3. Junior Researcher, Assistant Researcher, Senior Researcher
4. Coastal Resource Management Officer
5. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
6. Community Organizer/Facilitator
7. Work Abroad
8. Related Career: Military Personnel (PNP, BFP, BPP, PN, PCG, PA, PM, PAF)
9. Fish Technician
10. Aquaculture Technician
11. Fish Farm Manager
12. Aquaculturist
13. Law Enforcement Fisheries Officer
14. Fish Processing Supervisor
15. Fisheries Instructor
16. Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Analyst
17. Fisheries Extension Worker
18. Fisheries Biologist/Technician
19. Quarantine Officer / Staff of BFAR
20. Aquatic Resources Specialist
21. Endangered Species Coordinator
22. Fisheries Manager
23. Fisheries and Wildlife Scientists
24. Environmental Educator
25. Marine Sanctuary Supervisor
26. Seafood Plant Manager
27. Quality Control Officer
28. Quality Assurance Head
Entrance Exam Requirements
1. Duly accomplished application form (SIAS)
2. 2 pcs. 2×2 recent pictures and identical with nametag
3. Photocopy of Report Card or TOR
4. Photocopy of NCAE Result
5. Short Exam and Interview
Requirements for Enrollment
1. Admission Test Result (from Guidance Office)
2. Form 138
3. Photocopy NSO
4. Certificate of Good Moral Character
5. 3 pcs. 2×2 picture, identical, recently taken and with nametag
6. 1 pc 1×1 picture for Library (Library Card)
7. 3 pcs. mailing stamp
8. 1 pc. Bank Envelope
9. 3 pcs Letter Envelope