Fukuyama University

What you'll study

Year 1 focuses on fundamentals of marine life and environment with subjects such as Marine Ecology and Introductory Fisheries Science plus practical classes like Basic Marine Experiments and rocky‑shore observations. Year 2 deepens core knowledge with lectures including Fisheries Science, Fish Behaviour & Physiology, Fish Pathology, Marine Environmental Science and Fisheries Food Science together with laboratory courses (Marine Biology Experiments 1 & 2) and practical work such as preparing fish skeletal specimens.

From year 3 students select one of four specialised course streams and take course‑specific lectures and practicum:

• Resource Utilisation & Breeding: subjects include Aquaculture, Breeding of Fisheries Species, Diseases and Prevention; practicals: Resource Utilisation & Breeding Practice (1,2).
• Field Ecology & Environment: subjects include Field Survey Methods, Biodiversity and Conservation, Coastal Environment Conservation and Restoration; practicals: Field Environmental Ecology Practice (1,2).
• Aquarium Science: subjects include Ornamental Fish Rearing and Breeding, Aquarium Studies, Cnidarians & Jellyfish; practicals: Aquarium Science Practice (1,2).
• Fisheries Food Science: subjects include Food Processing, Microbial Fermentation and Food, Food Hygiene; practicals: Fisheries Food Science Practice (1,2).

Year 4 centres on a lab seminar (research skills, literature and presentation) and an individual graduation research project supervised by faculty. Students may take subjects across courses to customise their curriculum.

Entry requirements

The source text does not list specific admissions criteria on the programme page. Prospective applicants should consult the university's admissions information for application procedures and prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of employers: aquaculture and fisheries companies, regional cooperatives, private firms involved in fish rearing and equipment, commercial aquariums and museum/aquarium operators, pet and aquarium industry businesses, environmental and marine survey companies, food manufacturers and retailers, public sector roles (prefectural/city technical posts, national agencies), and secondary school teaching posts. The department highlights practical skills and qualifications that support employment in these areas.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page does not specify scholarships; however, students can often seek university scholarships, departmental support for fieldwork, and industry‑linked research funding through collaborative projects. Check Fukuyama University's central scholarships and the department's announcements for current opportunities.