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Diploma of Marine Environmental
Memorial University of Newfoundland
- St. John's, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A three-year diploma on protecting marine environments and managing aquatic resources.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Marine Environmental can develop the ability to interpret environmental or natural-system data
- Evaluate human impacts
- And propose evidence-based approaches to resource or sustainability challenges. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Environmental and regulatory advisor
- Environmental technologist
- Aquatic science technician
- Further study (Bachelor of Technology
- Master's
- PhD in Fisheries Science)
Curriculum
- Three years with one technical session and one work term. Fieldwork
- Lab work and classroom study of lakes
- Rivers
- Coastal and offshore ecosystems
- Sample courses include marine biology
- Oceanography and marine sampling.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Admission requirements vary by previous education (high school graduation with mathematics and science
- Or transfer)
- Programme-specific medical or criminal record check where stated
- English proficiency evidence required. Grade guidance from source: 60% average in level-3 Mathematics
- English and Science (Newfoundland curriculum standard
- Other curricula assessed individually).
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary school graduation with Mathematics, English and laboratory Science prerequisites, Transfers from post-secondary studies considered.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and deadlines (international applicants March 1
- Domestic April 15). Create an account through the institution's official application portal
- Verify it and submit the application. Upload the required documents
- Some programmes need a Transport Canada or CAPP medical. Receive the offer and pay the confirmation fee listed on the Marine Institute fees pages. Use the acceptance letter and the institution DLI number O19440995346 (plus the provincial attestation letter) to apply for a Canadian study permit. Attend orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,596 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $120 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Marine Institute, Ridge Road, St. John's |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Fisheries and Marine Institute |
| Department | Marine Environmental |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jan 2027
50 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 3 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,596 CAD per year. The application fee is $120 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 176.