Aquaculture professionals must take special care in the management of pathologies in order to achieve the recovery of infected species"

Global population growth requires new advances in breeding and farming systems to ensure an adequate food supply"

Aquaculture is an activity of great relevance, since it has become one of the most economically important activities in the field of food production and for the breeding of live organisms for repopulation and for the cultivation of species for ornamental use, among others.

The cultivation of aquatic organisms on a large scale is relatively recent, but this is not the case with the practice of this activity on a small scale, since it has existed for some time in some countries. In addition, there are different models of aquaculture production that the professional in this field should know at the time of specialization, besides being important to have a deep knowledge of the physiological functioning of the different systems and devices that make up the anatomy of aquaculture species, not only to make the right decisions during the handling and management of an aquaculture facility, but also in the correct design of the production facilities.

In this postgraduate diploma, the professional will have in-depth knowledge of the main pathologies related to aquaculture, an absolutely current and extremely important subject, since pathological alterations in aquaculture production can become a real headache for those responsible for it. Thus, correct prevention to avoid the arrival or action of pathogens is essential in any production model. This implies maintaining suitable hygienic, food and environmental conditions, since most pathogens benefit from when the animals are under stress.

The most common pathologies in aquaculture include infectious agents of the most common groups, such as bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens. Not all species are affected in the same way by the same pathogens, so specialized knowledge about the main causes of diseases in these species is necessary, a matter of extreme utility in health prevention. 

There is also a range of disorders caused by errors in feeding, either by inadequate dosage of the amount of feed or by failures in the formulation of the feed, which gives rise to a series of excesses or deficits of some essential components that can cause great productive losses, as well as other types of conditions such as neoplasms, disorders due to stress or the action of irritants, for example.

This postgraduate diploma provides students with specialized tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity in the wide aquaculture environment, works on key competencies such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the professional, and it further promotes responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of their work, as well as communication skills through essential teamwork. In addition, as it is an online postgraduate diploma, the student is not constrained by fixed timetables or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing his or her work or personal life with their academic life.

Immerse yourself in this high-quality Educational training, which will allow you to face the future challenges in Pathology Aquaculture"

This postgraduate diploma in Pathology in Aquaculture contains the most complete and updated educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Practical cases studies are presented by experts in Aquaculture. 
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice.
• News regarding pathologies in aquaculture.
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning.
• Special emphasis is placed on innovative methodologies in the treatment of pathologies in aquaculture.
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments.
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection.

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make in selecting a refresher program to bring your knowledge in Aquaculture Pathology up to date"

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the veterinary field, who contribute their expertise to this training, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. To this end, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned and experienced experts in aquaculture pathology. 

This training comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online postgraduate diploma will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The postgraduate diploma in Pathology in Aquaculture is designed to facilitate the performance of the veterinary professional with the latest advances and the most innovative treatments in the sector.  

Our goal is to achieve academic excellence and to help you achieve professional success as well"

General Objectives

• Examine the different Types of Aquaculture.  
• Generate specialized knowledge on the criteria and parameters that determine a suitable environment in which to implement an aquaculture culture. 
• Specify which measures are necessary to maintain reliable crops. 
• Generate specialized knowledge on the fundamentals of Genetic Improvement in Aquaculture.
• To generate specialized knowledge of the different Physiological Processes that occur in Aquaculture Species
• Determine the different processes of exchange with the environment of animal and plant species used in aquaculture.
• To examine the Causes of Alterations of Vital Physiological Elements 
• Determine the main causes of stress and implement the most effective solutions for its elimination.
• Improve the Hygienic-sanitary Planning of an Aquaculture Facility
• Increase the capacity to anticipate possible Pathological Outbreaks
• Generate specialized knowledge on the main Pathogenic Agents
• Develop advanced knowledge for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases

Specific Objectives

• Analyze the History and Evolution of Aquaculture Production for a better understanding of its current situation. 
• Examine the different Criteria that determine Water Quality in Aquaculture. 
• Determine the Parameters that determine Water Quality in Aquaculture. 
• Analyze the different types of Crops that exist and the most frequent Production Systems in them.
• Examine the different Biosafety measures existing within the different types of Crop. 
• Generate specialized knowledge on the different Genetic Resources that can be used to achieve Crop Improvement.
• Establish the Processes of Handling and Management of Waste in Aquaculture. 
• Develop Specialized Knowledge on ways to Control, Manage, and Minimize the Pollution Produced by this Activity. 
• Determine the Physiological Mechanism of Action of Sensory Organs.
• Generate specialized Knowledge on the relationship between Oxygen Uptake Processes and the Mechanisms of the Cardiovascular System.
• Delve into the Metabolic Processes and their Results.
• Determine the Importance of Osmotic and Ionic Balances.
• Establish the importance of the Endocrine System in the control of other Physiological Functions.
• Analyze the causes of Stress and Methods for dealing with it.
• Better define the Physiological Processes in Algae.
• Examine the Symptoms Specific to each Pathogenic Agent.
• Analyze the most Frequent Infectious Diseases in the most Common Species.
• Develop the Functioning of the Immune System in Susceptible Production Species.
• Gain Specialized Knowledge to carry out specific Treatment for the Different Pathologies.
• Efficiently Correct Nutritional Deficits in Aquaculture Farms.
• Learn about Better Methods to Solve Non-infectious Pathologies.
• Determine a Biosecurity Protocol to Reduce the Risk of Disease Occurrence.

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development"