对于已经拥有学士学位的学生来说，这是一个非常受欢迎的课程。在相关的生物学/环境科学领域。学生参加有关渔业和水产养殖的应用型实验室课程。这些课程是结合各种情况（政府研究实验室，渔业栖息地和管理机构，贝类和有鳍类水产养殖孵化场和农场，鲑鱼孵化场，环境咨询公司等）与每周实习（工作）一起授课的。毕业生发现获得的知识，实践技能和工作经验是通往职业和研究生院的绝佳直接途径。那些拥有学士学位的人 来自VIU或其他地方的生物科学专业的博士学位可能有资格在一年内完成技术文凭课程。有限数量的学生将被允许注册此选项。该计划将针
The Post-Degree Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture is a two semester program for students who have already completed a Bachelor of Science in biology or a related discipline. This program is appropriate for those who want to complement their prior credentials with specialized learning and practical experiences in fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic conservation andor related fields of research. The Post-Degree Diploma involves a substantial work experience component which may be completed in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, government or university research labs, fisheries habitat management agencies, shellfish and finfish aquaculture hatcheries and farms, salmon enhancement hatcheries, or environmental consulting firms. Throughout the program students will tailor their learning to their particular interests though consultation with the program Chair. Students may choose from a selection of courses that cover topics such as aquaculture, fisheries, hatcheries, management, conservation, shellfish, finfish, kelp, and habitat assessment, as well as elective courses across diverse disciplines that could include biology, chemistry, communications, geography, First Nations studies, business, or others.Graduates of the Post-Degree Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture have the knowledge, practical skills and work experience to either move directly into fulfilling careers with significant advancement potential or pursue further studies in graduate school.