PGCert in Marine Geomatics

Nova Scotia Community College

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Nova Scotia Community College offers PGCert in Marine Geomatics, a postgraduate certificate in Civil Engineering & Construction programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 5,815 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 5,815 / year
International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: nscc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This one-year Postgraduate Certificate at Nova Scotia Community College's Centre of Geographic Sciences focuses on the acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation of geomatics data captured in terrestrial, marine, and coastal environments. Delivered on campus, the program provides hands-on training with specialized acoustic mapping equipment and underwater positioning systems for oceanographic data collection, alongside the geospatial software skills used across the geomatics field. Students build a professional portfolio as part of their coursework and are prepared for careers in hydrographic surveying, coastal mapping, and marine resource management. Graduates receive a Postgraduate Certificate; this credential is not eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. Admission requires a diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate, or undergraduate degree in a related area such as geomatics, geography, science, engineering, engineering technology, or information technology.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate, or undergraduate degree from a related area, including geomatics, geography, science, engineering, engineering technology, or information technology. International applicants must submit official post-secondary documents for assessment.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Nova Scotia Community College

Type: College
Founded: 1996
Students: 22,000
Programs: 120
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Marine Geomatics award?

Nova Scotia Community College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Civil Engineering & Construction on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Marine Geomatics take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGCert in Marine Geomatics cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 5,815 per year for local students).

Can PGCert in Marine Geomatics be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Nova Scotia Community College.

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