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Diploma of Nautical Science

Memorial University of Newfoundland

  • St. John's, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Memorial University of Newfoundland campus

About the program

A four-year cadet diploma combining classroom study with at least 360 days at sea.

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 Nautical Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Ship's officer or captain
  • Offshore installation manager
  • Ship pilotage
  • Further study (Bachelor of Maritime Studies
  • Master of Maritime Management
  • PhD in Maritime Studies)

Curriculum

  • Four years with three technical sessions and 360 sea days of compulsory guided work terms. Cadet programme combining classroom instruction in navigation
  • Ship stability and cargo operations with sea service
  • Accredited by Transport Canada under the Manila Convention.

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

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and deadlines (international applicants March 1
  2. Domestic April 15). Create an account through the institution's official application portal
  3. Verify it and submit the application. Upload the required documents
  4. 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

CampusMarine Institute, Ridge Road, St. John's
Faculty or schoolFisheries and Marine Institute
DepartmentNautical Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInstitutional 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 4 years.