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Maritime Studies

Ph.D.

Program Overview

Credential Awarded: Maritime Studies (Ph.D.)
Acaedmic School: School of Maritime Studies
Campus: Online and Marine Institute Campus, Ridge Road (St. John's, NL)
Program Length: 4 Years
Practical Experience: Research + Field Work
Program Start: September, January
Program Structure:

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Program at a Glance

Application Deadline:

Fall Admission: February 1 | Winter Admission: June 1

How to Apply - PhD Programs

To apply complete the online application. Be sure to review the application instructions for Memorial University’s School of Graduate Studies.

  • Create your account or sign in at the Memorial University portal.
  • Please remember your login information so you can return to your application later.
  • Please choose your Entry Term, Academic Level and Area of Interest in the Personal Information section for your account.
  • Please choose St. John’s Campus as your campus.
  • To start your application once your account is verified, please choose St. John’s Campus. The drop down menu will show MI (Undergraduate) and Graduate program options delivered by the Marine Institute.

Apply as early as possible. For application deadlines please see specific program.

What Will I Learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Studies is offered to full-time and part-time students. This program is aimed at those who want to participate in the development of new maritime studies knowledge in the area of safety and survival.

Researchers will be equipped with a national and internationally demanded skill set that focuses on statistics and research design, quantitative analysis, science communication and knowledge in the human factors that impact on safety and survival in maritime environments.

Visit the Memorial University Academic Calendar for complete program requirements. 

Sample Courses

  • Human Factors in Safety and Survival
  • Introduction to Maritime Safety and Survival Research
  • Public Safety

Admission Requirements

Admission into the Ph.D. program in Maritime Studies is normally restricted to applicants holding a Master’s degree or its equivalent with relevant background and core knowledge in, but not limited to, criminology or criminal justice, emergency management, engineering, human kinetics, maritime studies, psychology, or sociology.

Applicants are normally expected to have a 'B' in all course work completed for the Master’s degree. In exceptional circumstances, an applicant with a B.Sc. degree who has spent no less than 12 months in an M.Sc. degree program may be recommended for transfer into a Ph.D. program. For this transfer to be accepted, the applicant must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee, their ability to pursue research at the doctoral level.

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Careers and Further Your Education

Potential Careers

  • Human Factors Researcher
  • Safety and Survival Consultant 

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