1. Marine Science and Technology: This is a specialty with distinctive advantages of Shanghai Ocean University, covering marine biological resources and environment, marine biotechnology, development and utilization of marine resources, etc. After graduation, students can engage in research, teaching and management in marine scientific research institutions, universities and government departments.
2. Aquaculture: This major trains senior professionals with knowledge and skills in aquaculture, prevention and treatment of aquatic diseases, and aquatic product processing. Graduates are mainly employed in aquaculture enterprises, research institutes and government departments.
3. Food Science and Engineering: This major trains senior engineers who have the basic theories, knowledge and skills of food science and engineering and can engage in technical or management work in food production, processing, testing, research and development. Graduates are mainly employed in food production enterprises, research institutes and government departments.
4. Biological Science: This major trains senior professionals who have the basic theories, knowledge and skills of biological science and can engage in scientific research, teaching and technical work in the fields of biological science research, biological technology development and biological education. Graduates are mainly employed in scientific research institutes, universities and biotechnology companies.
5. Environmental Science and Engineering: This major trains senior engineering and technical personnel who have the basic theories, knowledge and skills of environmental science and engineering and can engage in scientific research, teaching and technical work in environmental protection, environmental monitoring, environmental planning and management. Graduates are mainly employed in environmental protection departments, research institutes and universities.