The degree is offered as a four year programme following semester system from the year 2015-16 with an intake of 20 students per year
The Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc) degree programme is offered in three campuses: (1) Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi (2) Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri and (3) Dr. M.G.R Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thalainayeru
Master of Fisheries Science is offered in following disciplines • Aquaculture • Fisheries Biology and Resource Management • Fisheries Extension • Fish Processing Technology • Fishing Technology and Fisheries Engineering • Fisheries Biotechnology • Fish Pathology and Health Management • Fisheries Environment Management • Fish Quality Assurance and Management
Ph.D is offered in the following disciplines • Aquaculture • Fisheries Biology and Resource Management • Fisheries Economics • Fish Processing Technology • Aquatic Environment Management • Fish Quality Assurance and Management • Fisheries Extension