MA/MS in Marine Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Canada is a master's degree in Marine Science programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,666 per total (CAD 5,718 per total for local students).
This program is offered by Memorial's Marine Institute as either a one-year Graduate Diploma or a two-year Master of Marine Studies, with study organized into specialization streams: Aquaculture, Fisheries Resource Management, Water Resource Management, and Marine Spatial Planning and Management. The Aquaculture and Water Resource Management streams are delivered on campus in the first year and online in the second, the Fisheries Resource Management stream is delivered online with some on-campus electives, and the Marine Spatial Planning and Management stream is online with optional on-campus electives. Depending on the stream, students may complete a major report, an internship, or a research project rather than a traditional thesis. Course content covers areas such as aquaculture farm operation and management, fisheries biology, economics and policy, water resource and water-quality management, and spatial planning and governance for coastal and ocean areas using geospatial technology. The program suits working professionals in fisheries, aquaculture, and marine-resource sectors who are seeking career progression or who bring a demonstrated background in those fields.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Requirements vary by specialization within this program. Aquaculture and Water Resource Management (Master of Marine Studies): bachelor's degree, minimum second class, in a relevant area of study; Water Resource Management applicants will normally have completed undergraduate courses in chemistry and statistics. Fisheries Resource Management: bachelor's degree, minimum second class, in an appropriate area of study; applicants will normally have a demonstrated commitment to the fishery through employment or experience. English proficiency (all tracks): TOEFL 580 paper-based / 237 computer-based / 92 internet-based, or IELTS overall band 7.0 (Water Resource Management also accepts Duolingo 125; Fisheries Resource Management also accepts MUNTEL 70). Deadlines: January 15 (Aquaculture, Water Resource Management -- Fall); May 15 (Fisheries Resource Management, MSPM -- Fall); October 15 (Fisheries Resource Management -- Winter).
Application Details
Application Deadline:January 15 (Aquaculture, Water Resource Management -- Fall); May 15 (Fisheries Resource Management, MSPM -- Fall); October 15 (Fisheries Resource Management -- Winter)
