New School Year, New Pathways

Expanding Opportunities from Diploma to Degree

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 By Jodi Cooke

The Fisheries and Marine Institute, Memorial University (MI) is expanding admission pathways to help graduates of two-year technician diploma programs continue their education and earn a Bachelor of Technology degree.

Now, there’s no starting over. Advance your career with a streamlined approach.

The new admission pathway recognizes the value of technology and technical education and provides eligible graduates with a clear route from a two-year technician diploma to a Bachelor of Technology degree.

Offered through the Fisheries and Marine Institute, Memorial University’s School of Ocean Technology, The Bachelor of Technology program is designed for graduates of technology and technician diploma programs who want to build on their education through university-level study. The program combines advanced knowledge with courses in areas such as leadership, business, and communication in which technology professionals work.

Under the expanded admission pathway, graduates of eligible two-year technician diploma programs can apply to the Bachelor of Technology program in either the Engineering Technology and Applied Science major or the Health Science Technology major.

“This pathway reflects our commitment to meeting learners where they are,” said Dr. Paul Brett, Deputy Provost (Marine Institute) and Executive Director (Professional & Continuing Education) (Interim). “It recognizes the value of technician-level education and creates a direct route for graduates to continue their academic journey without starting over. By making degree studies more accessible and flexible, we are helping students achieve their goals while supporting the needs of industry and the broader workforce.”

Students admitted through this pathway will complete 10 additional courses compared with students entering through existing BTech admission pathways.

Building on Education

The program provides students with opportunities to develop skills that can support career advancement in health science technology and engineering and applied science technology industries.

“This is an important next rung on the ladder for diploma graduates,” said Georgina White, Assistant Head, School of Ocean Technology. “This helps build on the education and skills students already have, advancing careers, meeting evolving needs of the workforce, and embrace lifelong learning.”

The coursework includes areas like Project Management, Health Care Management and Technical Operations Management.

Graduates may pursue career opportunities in senior leadership roles such as project supervisor, information supervisor or policy supervisor, as well as furthering education including a master's degree in technology management offered through the Fisheries and Marine Institute, Memorial University.

Supporting students and the evolving workforce

The expanded pathway reflects the changing needs of students and employers and recognizes that career development increasingly involves opportunities to build on existing education and technical expertise.

By creating additional routes into the Bachelor of Technology program, the Marine Institute is helping students build on the credentials they already hold while developing the broader academic, management and professional skills needed to advance their careers.

Applicants must meet the University's regular admission requirements in addition to the requirements for their specific BTech admission category.

Applications are now open

Applications are now open for the upcoming Winter and Spring semesters, as well as the Fall 2027 semester. Students interested in the Bachelor of Technology program can review full admission requirements and program details in the Memorial University Academic Calendar here.

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