Master of Applied Ocean Technology (Ocean Mapping) at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Canada is a master's degree in Geographical Information Systems programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,600 per total (CAD 12,000 per total for local students).
This two-year master's degree, delivered on campus at the Marine Institute in St. John's, prepares graduates for advanced careers in ocean mapping and geospatial technology. The curriculum covers marine geospatial science, hydrography, ocean observation, marine robotics and autonomous systems, and marine renewable energy, with the stated aim of refining a student's technical competency to manage ocean data and develop solutions supporting ocean sustainability. Students choose between a coursework-only option or a coursework-plus-project option, and the program includes a field-work component. Intakes begin in September. Applicants typically hold a relevant undergraduate degree in science, technology, or engineering and demonstrate experience in ocean technology, research, or a related industry. The program suits those seeking advanced, specialized credentials in ocean mapping, with graduates pursuing roles such as geospatial data scientist, hydrographer, ocean mapper, or marine geomatics professional.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The program page states that an applicant will normally hold a relevant second-class or better undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or an equivalent field; it states no numeric GPA of its own. Applicants without that background may still be considered if they hold a second-class or equivalent undergraduate degree from a recognized institution, can show satisfactory knowledge of mathematics and science through prior coursework, and submit a statement of commitment to ocean mapping supported by relevant technical training, fieldwork, or employment in ocean technology; additional coursework in math, science, or related technology may be required. 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
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.
