At Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Canada, Doctor of Philosophy (Fisheries Science) is offered as a doctorate in Marine Science programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,988 per total (CAD 10,656 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Marine Science
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 10,656 / total
International tuition: CAD 17,988 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This doctoral program, offered through the Marine Institute's School of Fisheries, prepares researchers to contribute new knowledge in the management and practice of North Atlantic fisheries, with an emphasis on quantitative analysis and science communication. It combines coursework with thesis research and field work, and sample courses include the ecology, management and practice of North Atlantic fisheries, statistics and study design for fisheries science, and statistical stock assessment. The program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis over roughly four years, based at the Ridge Road campus in St. John's, with intakes in September, January, and May. Admission is limited and competitive, normally requiring a master's degree and a demonstrated commitment from a Marine Institute research scientist to supervise and fund the applicant's research. It suits individuals aiming for careers as fisheries scientists, professors, or management consultants.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission is normally restricted to candidates holding a master's degree or its equivalent; the program page states no numeric GPA. A candidate with only a Bachelor of Science degree may be considered for transfer after spending no less than 12 months in a Master of Science program, provided they can demonstrate the ability to pursue doctoral-level research. A defining condition is that the student must demonstrate commitment from a Marine Institute research scientist to supervise and fund their research; admission is limited and competitive. Full procedures run through Memorial's School of Graduate Studies via the Marine Institute calendar. Applicants whose first language is not English must present one of: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0 in Reading/Writing); TOEFL iBT 83 overall with at least 20 in Reading and Writing (for tests completed up to January 2026); CAEL 60 overall; PTE Academic 60 overall; Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176; Duolingo English Test 115 overall; or Michigan English Test (MET) 59.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
Application Deadline:Memorial University's undergraduate application system opens one year ahead of each semester for the 2027 cycle: for Fall 2027 entry the portal opens 10 September 2026, the priority deadline (also the early-entrance-scholarship deadline) is 1 March 2027, the document deadline is 20 August 2027, and applications finally close 9 September 2027; Winter 2027 entry has a priority deadline of 1 October 2026 and closes 6 January 2027; Spring 2027 entry closes 11 May 2027 with a priority date of 1 February 2027. International applicants use the same direct application to Memorial and are only advised to apply at least 12 weeks before their intended semester starts; no fixed international closing date is published. Late domestic applications are still considered as time, resources and space permit, so admission is effectively rolling past the priority date up to the final close. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
