British Columbia Institute of Technology offers Nautical Sciences Diploma, a diploma in Trades programme in Burnaby, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 17,300 per total for local students.
This diploma runs as an accredited cadet co-operative program aimed at careers in the commercial marine industry, training cadets to use navigational and other technology on a wide range of ships and preparing them to enter the industry as Deck Officers. Study builds grounding in the operating principles behind modern vessels such as bulk carriers, tugboats, offshore supply vessels, cruise ships, and supertankers. Instruction covers seamanship and traditional maritime skills including chartwork, ship stability, environmental response, marine safety and rescue, marine communications, watchkeeping, and the safe carriage of goods, alongside operating navigational equipment.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: BCIT states this program is not available to international students, so the requirements below apply to domestic applicants only. Entry is competitive in two steps. STEP 1: English language proficiency through English Studies 12 at 50% or equivalent (Category 3) or the BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment; Physics 11 at 60%; mathematics through one of Pre-Calculus 11 at 60%, Foundations of Math 11 at 60%, another accepted BC or Yukon course, or the BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment; a medical certificate from a Transport Canada-approved physician confirming fitness for deck service; the signed Cadet Programs terms and conditions; and the mandatory Applicant Questionnaire, which is used in competitive selection. STEP 2: interviews, held September to October for the February intake and April to May for the September intake. Preference goes to applicants with grades above the minimum, relevant experience, teamwork, knowledge of the marine industry and communication skills.
Application Details
Start Date:February and September each year.
Application Deadline:Two intakes with their own windows: apply 1 October to 31 March for the September intake and 1 February to 30 September for the February intake. Entry is competitive and interviews follow the deadline (September to October for the February intake, April to May for the September intake). The program does not accept international applicants.
