About Us

Dr. Paloma D. De Chavez

Dean

About this Program

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (BSFi) is a four year degree program with four areas of specialization namely: Aquaculture; Capture Fisheries; Post- Harvest Fisheries; Aquatic Resources and Ecology. The program is offered to produce Fishery Professionals who may became Registered Fisheries Technologist regulated by Professional Regulatory Commission.

Legal Basis

  • CHED Memorandum No. 43 Series 2006
  • Certificate of Program Compliance No. 006 Series of 2020
  • Level III Reaccredited (AACCUP) (July 2021 – June 20, 2025)

Program Objectives

  • Educate students in the field of Fisheries who can contribute to the country’s need for sustainable Fisheries and proper concepts of Fisheries Management, Environmental Management and Multi- Sectoral Approaches to Coastal Management.
  • Make students knowledgeable in statistics tools, computer use, social equity, extension service, economics and proper handling of fish to reduce losses.
  • Help students acquire knowledge and competencies in all aspects of fisheries such as Aquaculture, Capture Fisheries, Post- Harvest Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management and be capable to do research.

Why choose to be one of us?

  1. Employment Opportunities
    • State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
    • Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
    • Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
    • Philippine National Police (PNP)
    • Private Fish Farms Operators
    • Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
    • Research Staff/Enumerators
  2. CHED – identifies priority program
  3. The program is aimed toward realization of Sustainable Development Goals, specifically (1) Food Security and (2) Life Below Water

Partner Agencies/Institutions

  1. State Universities and Colleges
    • Central Luzon State University (CLSU) – Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
    • University of the Philippines – Vizayas (UPV) – Miagao, Iloilo
    • Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi – Ayutthaya, Thailand
    • Palawan State University – Puerta Princesa City
    • Batangas State University – Batangas City
  2. Institutions/Organizations
    • Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
    • Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
    • Local Government Unit (LGU)
    • Department of Science and Technology (DoST)
    • People’s Organization (PO’s)
    • Non-Government Organization (NGO’s)

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