Applicants seeking entry to Marine Institute programmes which lead to Transport Canada Certification for Seafarer's should note that Transport Canada requires proof of satisfactory physical fitness prior to sitting for any Transport Canada exams. This includes satisfactory visual acuity, colour vision, and hearing among other physical requirements.

These programmes include the Marine Institute Diplomas of Technology in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, the Vocational Certificate in Marine Diesel Mechanics and the Technical Certificate in Pre-sea Deckhand. Proof of physical fitness is also required for students to participate in Marine Emergency Duties (MED) Training or Basic Survival Training (BST) which are compulsory for selected programmes.

Proof of physical fitness must be provided by way of a signed medical from an approved physician. Signed Seafarer's and Marine Emergency Duties (MED) medicals from an approved physician are required for admission to each respective programme. The list of physicians approved to conduct either the Seafarer's or MED medical is available from the Marine Institute Office of the Registrar. Details of the physical requirements for the Seafarer's Medical may be obtained from the Marine Institute Library or Transport Canada at the following address:

Marine Safety Directorate
John Cabot Building
10 Barter's Hill
P.O. Box 1300
St. John's, NF
A1C 6H8
(709) 772 - 5167

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Applicants seeking readmission to Marine Institute programmes following a period of withdrawal should note that changes in regulations governing programmes may be made from time to time. Students who have not interrupted their programme may complete their requirements for graduation following the regulations in place when he/she started his/her programme. Students who have interrupted their programme may be required to complete additional courses so that they may convert their programme to fit the new regulations. Please refer to the section of the Calendar concerning Academic Policies and Procedures for further explanation on readmission.

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The admission requirements for the Master of Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management), Bachelor of Maritime Studies and Bachelor of Technology degree programmes are outlined in the Calendar in the listing for each respective programme. These programmes are governed by Memorial University of Newfoundland and the admission and other academic regulations are outlined in the Memorial University calendar.

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Admission to a Marine Institute Advanced Diploma of Technology Program requires a completion of either a four year degree program or a three year diploma of technology program. Please refer to the regulations governing each program in the Calendar for further information concerning specific requirements.

Applicants for admission to advanced diploma programmes are required to submit original copies of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions they have attended. Applicants may also be required to provide a resume and three letters of reference, as well as meet with an interview panel as part of the final selection process.

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Post Graduate Certificate

Tthe Post Graduate Certificate in quality Management is offered to applicants possessing three-year technology diplomas, undergraduate degrees, or a combination of work experience and formal education acceptable to the "Admission Committee".

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Diplomas of Technology and Technician Diplomas

The admission regulations below apply to all Diplomas of Technology and Technician Diplomas. Candidates for admission to diploma programmes are required to submit original, official copies of all high school and post-secondary education, with their application for admission. Applicants should refer to each programme in the Calendar for further details of regulations which may apply.

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Newfoundland applicants seeking admission to any Marine Institute Technology or Technician Diploma programme require either a senior high school Level III Graduation Certificate; a grade 11 Public Examination Matriculation Certificate; a Level III Adult Basic Education (ABE) Certificate; or other qualifications amounting to high school equivalency including a Certificate of Attainment in B.T.S.D. - Technical Option or other qualifications judged by the Marine Institute to be equivalent to high school equivalency.

High School Level III, Grade 11 or ABE graduates require the following for admission to a Marine Institute diploma programme:

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Applicants shall have completed Graduation Requirements for high school as set down by the Department of Education and obtained credits in each of the following, with a minimum combined average of 60% in the level three Mathematics, English and Science:

• Mathematics:
  • 4 math credits two (2) of which must be either
    • Math 2204
    • or Math 2205;
  • and 2 credits from either Math 3204* or Math 3205
    * a minimum of 60% must be achieved in this subject

• English:
  • 2 credits from English 3201
• Science:
  • 4 credits two of which must be from either
    • Biology 320l,
    • or Chemistry 3202,
    • or Physics 3204
    • or Earth Systems 3209.
      

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A Grade 11 Matriculation Certificate with a minimum average of 60%.

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Completion of Level III Adult Basic Education (A.B.E.) in the following Department of Education approved courses with a minimum of a 60% average in each of the following three areas:

• Mathematics: 2104A, 2104B, 2104C and 3104A, 3104B, 3104C
• English: 3101A, 3101B 3101C
• Science: 6 credits 3 of which must be from either
  • Biology 3101A, 3101B, 3101C, OR
  • Chemistry 3102A, 3102B, 3102C, OR
  • Physics 3104A, 3104B, 3104C, OR
  • Geology IS 3212

Adult Basic Education courses are offered at the College of the North Atlantic and at approved private training institutions. Applicants may obtain further information concerning the Adult Basic Education programme from these organizations.

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Individuals from outside Newfoundland seeking admission to any Marine Institute Technology Diploma and Technician Diploma programme are required to have graduated from Grade XII in the University Preparatory Program (the Secondary V Certificate for Quebec applicants ) with a passing mark in the required courses and an overall average of no less than 60% in these courses.

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Applicants seeking admission to any Marine Institute Vocational Certificate programme require successful completion of High School or a recognized equivalent. Individual programmes may have additional admission requirements. Candidates for admission to vocational certificate programmes are required to submit original, official copies of all high school and post-secondary education, with their application for admission. Please refer to the regulations governing each programme as listed in the Calendar for further information concerning specific requirements.

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Applicants seeking admission to any Marine Institute Technical Certificate programmes require successful completion of the grade required for the particular programme for which they are applying. Individual programmes may have additional admission requirements. Candidates for admission to vocational certificate programmes are required to submit original, official copies of all transcripts for the required grades. Please refer to the regulations governing each programme as listed in the Calendar for further information concerning specific requirements.

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Students entering Transport Canada Certification Training Programmes are required to be familiar with Transport Canada regulations governing the examination and certification of seafarers. Transport Canada requires that candidates attempting certification examinations have specific minimum periods of sea-service and/or prior certification qualifications. Applicants should refer to Transport Canada's TP2293 for details on the periods of time required for each certificate. Transport Canada will normally assess practical experience to determine what level of certificate the applicant is qualified to attempt. They will issue a letter to this effect.

Candidates interested in pursuing Canadian Certification for Seafarer's should note that they are subject to certain minimum physical and residency requirements that are prescribed by Transport Canada. Please refer to Transport Canada's crewing regulations (SOR/97-390) and the TP11343 (Medical Examination of Seafarers's - Physician's Guide) for the related standards.

Transport Canada examination and certification of seafarers is available only to Canadian Citizens and landed immigrants. Only students who are eligible to sit for Transport Canada examinations are eligible for admission to the Marine Institute for certification preparation training.

Students applying for entry to Transport Canada Certification programmes must provide a letter to verify their eligibility for admission to the certificate programme in which they wish to enrol. This letter must be submitted directly from Transport Canada to the Office of the Registrar at the time of application. In certain circumstances a person may be permitted to undertake training in a programme which is more senior than the one for which they have submitted verification of sea service. This will be permitted on an individual basis only and with the approval of the School of Maritime Studies.

Proof of physical fitness is also required for students to participate in Marine Emergency Duties (MED) Training which is compulsory for Transport Canada Certification programmes. Please refer to regulations governing physical requirements as listed in the Calendar.

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Applications may be received from individuals who are 21 years of age or older within one month of the start of the programme for which they are applying. The admission requirements outlined earlier describe what are viewed as the minimum qualifications individuals should have in order to succeed in each respective programme area. However, the Marine Institute realizes that individuals may obtain the equivalent or other suitable qualifications from alternate sources to prepare them for technology programmes.

Therefore, applicants in this category are required to demonstrate that they have gained technical or practical expertise, or a combination of both, in the intended field of study. Mature applicants should submit an Application for Admission to the Marine Institute, as well as the following documentation so that their admission status can be determined:

• a resume outlining all associated experience
• letters of recommendation from employers or other individuals who can attest to an applicant's qualifications
• official academic transcripts of high school and post-secondary studies
• proof of age

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Students from other universities and colleges who apply to enter the Marine Institute will be considered for admission upon producing satisfactory documentation. The admission of such students will be subject to the Admission Requirements and the Regulations for Readmission. Students forced to withdraw from another university or college will not be eligible for admission to the Marine Institute until the associated withdrawal penalty has been served. Candidates for admission are required to submit official, original copies of all high school and post-secondary transcripts verifying they have attained admission requirements.

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Applicants from other countries must submit an Application for Admission to the Marine Institute along with official transcripts and any other related documentation well in advance of the semester for which they are seeking admission. The Marine Institute does not offer financial assistance to students from outside Newfoundland. Therefore, a statement of satisfactory financial resources must be submitted with the application for admission. Please refer to the regulations governing English Proficiency Requirements as listed in this calendar for further information.

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Students transferring from other colleges or universities, and students with prior academic or work experience who feel they are eligible to earn credit from the Marine Institute for work completed towards the requirements of a Marine Institute programme, may apply to earn this credit through either an Application for Credit Transfer or through a Challenge Examination. Please refer to the section of the Calendar concerning Academic Policies and Procedures for an explanation of the policies, regulations and procedures governing transfers of credit and challenge examinations.

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English is the primary language of instruction in programmes offered at the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Therefore, applicants seeking admission must possess an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English as a prerequisite to admission. Regardless of the country of origin or citizenship status, applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English Language. This demonstration will take one of the following forms:

1. Successful completion of the equivalent of full-time instruction in an English language secondary institution as recognized by the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland including the successful completion of at least two courses in English Language and/or Literature at the grade Xll (or equivalent ) level. Please note that these courses must be other than E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) courses.
   
   
2. TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL)
   
   A minimum score of 550 is required on the paper-based test, or a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based test of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) The official results of the TOEFL must be forwarded directly to the Marine Institute from the TOEFL Testing Centre. Applicants submitting a TOEFL score of less than 550 or 213 will be considered as not having met the English Language requirements of this institution and will not be admitted until English proficiency can be demonstrated.
   
   Information regarding TOEFL programmes is available from the Educational Testing Service, Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A., 08540, from U.S. Embassies and consulates, or from offices of the U.S. Information Services.
   
   
3. MICHIGAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT BATTERY (MELAB)
   
   A minimum score of 85 will be considered as having demonstrated English Language Proficiency for admission purposes only. The official results of the MELAB must be forwarded directly to the Marine Institute from the MELAB Testing Centre. Applicants submitting a Michigan English Language Assessment Battery with results of less than 85 will be considered as not having met the English proficiency requirements of this institution and will not be admitted until proficiency in English can be demonstrated.
   Information on the Michigan Test of English may be obtained from the Testing and Certificate Division, University of Michigan, 2001 North University Building, Ann Arbour, Michigan, U.S.A., 48109-1057.
   
   
4. INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS)
   
   A minimum overall Band Score of 6.5, and a band score of at least 6 on both the Writing Band and the Reading Band are required. The official results of the IELTS must be forwarded directly to the Marine Institute from the IELTS Testing Centre. Applicants submitting an IELTS assessment with results of less than 6.5 on the Overall Band Score and/or a band score of less than 6 on either the Writing and/or the Reading band, will be considered as not having met the English proficiency requirements of this institution and will not be admitted until proficiency in English can be demonstrated.
   
   Information on the International English Language Testing System may be obtained from IELTS Inc., 100 East Corson Street, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA
   
   
5. CANADIAN (CARLETON) ACADEMIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE (CAEL) ASSESSMENT
   
   Minimum band scores of between 50 and 60 in each of the four skills tested (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking), with at least two band scores of 60 are the minimum requirements necessary for admission to the Marine Institute. The official results of the CAEL Assessment must be forwarded directly to the Marine Institute from the CAEL Assessment Centre. Applicants submitting a CAEL Assessment of less than 50 in each of the four skills tested, and/or an assessment in which there are not at least two band scores of at least 60, will be considered as not having met the English proficiency requirements of this institution and will not be admitted until proficiency in English can be demonstrated
   
   Information pertaining to the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment may be obtained from the: The Canadian Academic English Language Assessment, 220 Paterson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, Canada.
   
6. CANADIAN TEST OF ENGLISH FOR SCHOLARS AND TRAINEES (CanTEST)
   
   Minimum band scores of 4.5 in the listening comprehension and reading comprehension sub-tests and a score of 4 in writing are required to satisfy Marine Institute English proficiency requirements. The official results of the CanTEST must be forwarded directly to the Marine Institute from the CanTEST Testing Centre. Applicants submitting a CanTESTtest assessment with band scores of less than 4.5 in the listening comprehension and reading comprehension sub-tests and a score of less than 4 in writing, will be considered as not having met the English proficiency requirements of this institution and will not be admitted until proficiency in English can be demonstrated

Information pertaining the Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees may be obtained from CanTEST 600 King Edward Avenue, Room 114, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5.

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