ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2017-2018
GENERAL DEGREES

 

The Marine Institute offers two undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of Maritime Studies and the Bachelor of Technology. The courses in the programs are available fully by distance and select courses are available on campus.

 

The Institute also offers 2 full-time research focused Master’s Degrees in Fisheries Science ( Fisheries Science and Technology and Fisheries Science Stock Assessment). As well, the Marine Institute offers a Fisheries Science Doctor of Philosphy Program (Ph.D) for students who want to participate in the development of new fisheries science knowledge.

 

BACHELOR OF MARITIME STUDIES

 

The Bachelor of Maritime Studies program prepares graduates for career advancement in the maritime and related industries. It is designed for students who have graduated from accredited, or Transport Canada approved, diploma of technology programs in the marine fields. The program is also available to professional mariners, professional fish harvesters and certain Canadian Forces (Naval Operations) personnel. Courses in the program provide the student with an introduction to human resource and business management concepts, and the social contexts in which their careers will be based. The program consists of 39 credit hours in addition to work completed in a diploma program and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

 

Program regulations and requirements may be found by consulting the Memorial University Calendar online at http://www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/sectionNo=MARINE-0103#MARINE-0104

 

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY

 

The Bachelor of Technology program prepares graduates for career advancement in health science technology or engineering/applied science technology industries. It is designed for students who have graduated from an accredited diploma of technology program that is applicable to one of the two optional areas. Courses in the program provide the student with an introduction to human resource and business management concepts, and the social contexts in which their careers will be based. The program consists of 39 credit hours in addition to work completed in a diploma program and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

 

The optional areas are:

 

  • Engineering and Applied Science Technology Option, which is normally chosen by students who have an engineering/applied science technology diploma.
  • Health Sciences Technology Option, which is normally chosen by students who have a health sciences technology diploma.

 

Program regulations and requirements may be found by consulting the Memorial University Calendar online at http://www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/sectionNo=MARINE-0119