Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland

You’re driven to protect the safety and survival of those working in the maritime sectors with strong evidence-based research and applied industry experience.

Academic institutions, researcher in marine-based industries, marine transport, firefighting, search and rescue, government, regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, or consulting.

The degree of Master of Science in Maritime Studies (Safety: The Human Element) is a research-focused Master’s degree and is aimed at students who have demonstrated commitment and passion for safety and survival.

The program focuses on skills training that will empower students to conduct publication-quality research in safety and survival aspects of maritime studies. Students in the program will complete courses in maritime safety and survival research, statistics and research design, science communication for maritime studies, and human factors, and complete a thesis of original research.

The Master of Science in Maritime Studies (Safety: The Human Element) consists of 15 credit hours of coursework relevant to the student’s research area and chosen in consultation with the supervisor and a thesis composed of at least one manuscript of original research. Students may be required by their Supervisory Committee to take additional courses. The degree would normally be completed within four semesters from the date of first registration in the M.Sc. degree program. Students will normally complete course requirements in their first three semesters.

Admission is limited and competitive.

To be considered for admission an applicant will normally hold at least a high second class Honours Degree (from areas such as, but not limited to, emergency management, engineering, kinesiology, maritime studies, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology), or an M.D. Degree, or the equivalent of either, both in achievement and depth of study, from an institution of recognized standing.

The applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment and passion for safety and survival. Experience in research programs, marine-based industries (e.g., fisheries, oil and gas), marine transport, firefighting, search and rescue, military, regulatory agencies or government departments, non-governmental organizations, consulting activities, or other relevant activities is considered an asset.

Please refer to the Memorial University Calendar for descriptions and regulations for this program.