MA/MS in Akvaattiset tieteet, maisteri (2 v)

The Master's programme in Aquatic Sciences (akvaattiset tieteet) prepares graduates as experts in aquatic biology and natural resource economics. Students choose either water protection, limnology and hydrobiology, or fish biology and fisheries. The water protection track covers assessment and restoration of water bodies, along with identification of plankton, benthic invertebrates and aquatic plants. Aquatic parasitology is available as a national specialisation. The fish biology and fisheries track covers fish as natural resources, population dynamics, evolutionary processes, aquaculture methods, and the health of wild and farmed fish, including parasites and diseases. Teaching uses lectures, course assignments, field and laboratory courses and practical training. Graduates can work in environmental administration, water protection, fisheries and related research in Finland or abroad. The degree is taught in Finnish over two years for 120 ECTS credits and is tuition-free.