Wageningen University and Research is a public research university located in Wageningen, Netherlands. It was founded in 1918 and is one of the leading agricultural universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as agriculture, food sciences, and environmental sciences. Wageningen University and Research is known for its research in areas such as food security, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity, and has close partnerships with industry and government organizations.

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The international master's Health Management in Aquaculture Management is a joint programme between leading research institutes Wageningen University & Research, NTNU (Norway), Ghent University (Belgium) and Universitat Autonoma Barcelona (Spain). Would you like to contribute to a sustainable supply of healthy seafood and answer the challenges of global food demand and overfishing? This calls for innovative solutions to be developed and implemented by appropriately trained experts. To respond to the need for expert training in aquaculture health management, the AquaH consortium combines the expertise of the 4 European excellency centres in the field: Ghent University (UGent – coordinator), Belgium The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Spain Each partner has a long-standing and strong reputation in aquaculture research, with a growing focus on health and disease management. After finishing this master's programmes students will receive a double master's degree. Show less

This 2-year Erasmus Mundus programme builds on established programmes at each of the partner institutes.

The fundamental issues in aquaculture health are addressed during the common module at UGent. Students then choose one of 3 learning lines, looking at aquaculture health issues on different levels:

1. Relationship between the ecosystem and health (NTNU)

2. Disease prevention management and health (WU)

Courses at WU
Number Course ECTS
AFI-32306 Nutrition and Health in Aquaculture 6
AFI-33806 Frontiers in Animal Health 6
YMC-60809 Academic Consultancy Training and YMC-61303 MOS* modules 12
Optional courses(choose for min 6 ECTS)
AFI-33306 - Sustainability in Fish and Seafood Production 6
AEW-31306 - Water Quality 6
EZO-32303 - Laboratory Animal Science: Design and Ethics in Animal Experimentation 3
AFI-51806 - Short Research Projects in Biology 6
Total ECTS 30
*modular skills training hoose 2 skills training sessions of 1,5 ects each
3. Relationship between animal physiology and health (UAB/UB)

Courses, thesis projects and internships follow these paths. All students will study at a minimum of 2 different European partner institutes.

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Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a Dutch public university and research center located in Wageningen, Netherlands. It specializes in the field of agricultural, environmental, and life sciences, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as conducting research in these areas. WUR has a strong reputation for its research, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, food production, and environmental protection. Its research is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together experts from different fields to work on complex problems related to global food security, climate change, and biodiversity. The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including Bachelor's and Master's degrees in subjects such as agriculture, biology, environmental sciences, food sciences, and international development. Many of its programs are taught in English, making it a popular destination for international students. In addition to its academic programs, WUR also conducts research for governments, businesses, and other organizations. Its research is focused on developing innovative solutions to address global challenges related to food production, climate change, and environmental protection. WUR has a modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including research labs, greenhouses, and experimental farms. The campus is home to a vibrant and diverse community of students and researchers from all over the world, creating a stimulating environment for learning and research.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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