Faculty of Fisheries and Marine

Faculty of Fisheries and Marine · Universitas Airlangga

Master’s Degree in Fisheries and Marine Biotechnology

Developing biotechnology for the future of fisheries and marine sectors through the mastery of knowledge, technology, research, and innovation to address challenges in aquatic organism health, aquaculture, the environment, nutrition, genetic engineering, and fisheries and marine products.

Master 54 Credits 4 SEMESTERS M.Si.
Research & Student Experience

Biotechnology Exploration

Learning in the Master’s Degree in Fisheries and Marine Biotechnology connects molecular sciences, laboratory work, research, and the real-world needs of the fisheries and marine sectors.

Fisheries and Marine Biotechnology Master’s Research Activities
Molecular Biotechnology

Molecular Biotechnology Exploration

Students develop competencies in cell and molecular biology, DNA analysis, gene expression, and various biotechnology approaches to address challenges in the fisheries and marine sectors.

Biotechnology Laboratory
Laboratory

From Laboratory to Innovation

Research-based learning processes provide students with opportunities to develop experiments and produce technology-based solutions.

Fisheries Biotechnology Research
Research

Research for Fisheries and Marine Solutions

Research is conducted across various fields, ranging from aquatic organism health, aquaculture, and the environment to nutrition, genetic engineering, and fisheries products.

International Biotechnology Collaboration
International Collaboration

Expanding Networks to the International Level

Competency development is strengthened through academic and research collaborations, including opportunities for international study and Double Degree programs.

01 — About Study Program

Discover the Master’s Degree in Fisheries and Marine Biotechnology

A master’s degree program that develops knowledge and technology in biotechnology to address various challenges in the fisheries and marine sectors.

The Master’s Degree Program in Fisheries and Marine Biotechnology is a master’s program focused on the development and application of biotechnology to support the advancement of the fisheries and marine sectors.

The development of knowledge is directed toward the utilization of biotechnology technologies for aquatic organism health, aquaculture, the environment, nutrition, genetic engineering, as well as the development of fisheries and marine products..

The study program has three main areas of focus that serve as the foundation for learning and research development: Aquatic Organism Health Biotechnology, Aquaculture Biotechnology, and Fisheries Product Biotechnology..

The study program was established in 2009 and its management was transferred to the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, Universitas Airlangga, in 2019.

Scientific Focus 01 Aquatic Organism Health Biotechnology
Scientific Focus 02 Aquaculture Biotechnology
Scientific Focus 03 Fisheries Product Biotechnology
02 — Study Program at a Glance

Academic Foundation for Biotechnology Innovation

54 Credits
4 Semesters
3 Scientific Focus Areas
UNGGUL BAN-PT Accreditation
03 — Study Program Advantages

Biotechnology for Addressing Challenges in Fisheries and Marine Sectors

Learning integrates molecular science, biology, technology, the environment, health, aquaculture, and product development.

01

Molecular Biotechnology

Study of cell and molecular biology, recombinant DNA, gene expression, cloning, and genetic engineering of aquatic organisms.

02

Aquatic Organism Health

Developing biotechnology approaches for immunology, diseases, immunostimulants, vaccines, and the health of fish and shrimp.

03

Environmental Biotechnology

Developing bioremediation, biodegradation, probiotics, biofloc, and biological technologies for aquatic environmental management.

04

Aquaculture Biotechnology

Applying biotechnology to aquaculture, hatchery production, nutrition, health, and improving the productivity of aquatic organisms.

05

Fisheries Product Biotechnology

Developing aquatic organisms and fisheries products into value-added products through metabolite exploration, fermentation, and industrial technologies.

06

Research and Innovation

Developing research capabilities to produce scientific and technological solutions applicable to the fisheries and marine sectors.

04 — Learning Roadmap

Academic Journey Toward Research

The learning structure is designed progressively, from biotechnology foundations to research and thesis preparation.

Semesters 01

Biotechnology Foundations & Engineering

Marine Organism Physiology · Advanced Biochemistry · Fish and Shrimp Immunology · Cell and Molecular Biology · Research Methods · Aquaculture Engineering

Semesters 02

Biotechnology Applications

Environmental Biotechnology Laut · Bioteknologi Industri Perikanan · Eksplorasi Biota Laut · Genetic Engineering · Bioteknologi Nutrition · Seminar

Semesters 03

Research & Development

Research development, data processing, results analysis, innovation development, and thesis research preparation.

Semesters 04

Tesis

Thesis Proposal · Research · Analysis · Research Results Seminar · Thesis Completion.

TOTAL BEBAN STUDI · 54 Credits
05 — Research-Based Learning

From Laboratory to Real-World Solutions

Pembelajaran S2 Bioteknologi in Fisheries and Marine Sectors menekankan penelitian dan pengembangan inovasi.

Research-Based Learning

Students are guided to develop the ability to formulate problems, design research, analyze data, develop solutions, and produce scientific work relevant to the needs of the fisheries and marine sectors.

01 Formulate the Problem
02 Design the Research
03 Analyze the Data
04 Develop Solutions
05 Produce the Thesis
06 Scientific Publication
06 — Research Areas

Research Exploration Areas

Research can be developed according to scientific needs and current issues in the fisheries and marine sectors.

01

Organism Health

Immunology, diseases, vaccines, immunostimulants, diagnostics, and the health of fish and shrimp.

02

Genetic Engineering

Molecular biology, gene expression, recombinant DNA, cloning, and genetic technology development.

03

Environment

Bioremediation, biodegradation, probiotics, biofloc, and aquatic environmental management.

04

Aquaculture

Hatchery production, aquaculture, health, productivity, and biotechnology-based aquaculture technologies.

05

Nutrition

Nutrition, feed, and functional ingredient development, and biotechnology approaches to support organism health and growth.

06

Fisheries Products

Metabolite exploration, fermentation, processing, and development of value-added products from aquatic organisms and fisheries products.

07 — Graduate Profile

What Can You Become After Graduation?

Graduates are prepared to contribute as researchers, decision-makers, managers, and planners in the development of fisheries and marine biotechnology.

Researcher

Developing research and innovation in fisheries and marine biotechnology to produce new knowledge and technologies.

Decision-Maker

Making data-driven decisions related to organism health, the environment, technology development, and fisheries products.

Manager

Managing resources and biotechnology development activities in the fisheries and marine sectors.

Planner

Designing biotechnology-based technology and program development to support the fisheries and marine sectors.

International Academic Program

International Double Degree

S2 Bioteknologi in Fisheries and Marine Sectors memiliki skema Double Degree dengan National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Taiwan. Students undertake learning and research at UNAIR and NPUST and have the opportunity to earn two degrees.

Universitas Airlangga NPUST · Taiwan M.Si. M.Sc. International Research
09 — Academic Recognition

Accredited with Excellent Status

Pengakuan mutu menjadi bagian penting dalam pengembangan Program Studi S2 Bioteknologi in Fisheries and Marine Sectors.

The Master’s Degree Program in Fisheries and Marine Biotechnology has obtained the status Accredited with Excellent Status berdasarkan SK BAN-PT No. 542/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.KP/M/II/2024.

This accreditation status is part of the study program’s commitment to maintaining the quality of education, research, and academic development in fisheries and marine biotechnology.

National Accreditation UNGGUL
BAN-PT Decree Number 542/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.KP/M/II/2024
BAN PT BPK Certificate
Year 2024 - 2029
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The Master’s Study Program in Fisheries and Marine Biotechnology has obtained ASIIN International Accreditation for the Fisheries and Marine Biotechnology program (Master of Science) at Universitas Airlangga.

The accreditation was awarded based on the ASIIN Accreditation Certificate and is valid from 24 September 2024 to 30 September 2030. This international recognition confirms that the study program has met the international quality standards established by ASIIN.

International Accreditation ASIIN
Year 2024 - 2030
S2 Bioteknologi in Fisheries and Marine Sectors

Innovate Through Biotechnology

Develop knowledge. Build innovation. Deliver solutions for the future of fisheries and marine sectors through biotechnology, research, and collaboration.

DISCOVER. ENGINEER. INNOVATE.