At Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada, Diploma in Marine Engineering Technology is offered as a diploma in Marine Science programme. The programme runs for 2.5 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Marine Science
Duration: 2.5 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / year
International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Marine Engineering Technology at Nova Scotia Community College is a 2.5-year diploma program that provides entry-level training for a career as a ship's Engineering Officer in the commercial marine industry. Coursework covers plant management, machinery repair and maintenance, safety, communications, mechanical and hydraulic systems, electrical systems, naval architecture, instrumentation, control systems, and IT, with practical training on a propulsion plant simulator and in firefighting and boat safety. The program includes a mandatory sea time component of 180 days, typically completed between June and August aboard merchant ships. Graduates pursue Fourth Class Engineer certification, recognized by the International Maritime Organization, and find employment with shipping companies operating cargo ships, tankers, ferries, and supply vessels. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Transport Canada Marine Medical certificate, and a criminal record check for work placements.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent for this programme. A valid Transport Canada Marine Medical certificate confirming fitness for service is required, along with a current, official criminal record check to complete work placements and a portfolio submission. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country, and the programme defers to the institution-wide proficiency standard: IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT total score of 4 with minimum section scores of 3.5 in Reading, Listening and Writing and 4 in Speaking, Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption.
