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• 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 pages.

The Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Safety Management) provides essential skills to lead and contribute to the evolution of the safety culture for organizations within the global maritime sector.

Focussing on safety and prevention, this degree prepares you to address concerns within the maritime environment, including offshore oil and gas, shipping, maritime security, and fishing industries. You’ll study how to manage maritime health and safety, environment, security, and quality issues.

The Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Safety Management) is offered online, allowing students to pursue their studies from anywhere in the world.

Students will enhance their career opportunities by gaining knowledge and leadership skills to implement, maintain, and promote safety, environment, and quality management systems.

Visit the Marine Institute Academic Calendar/Memorial University Academic Calendar for complete program structure and course details.

• Maritime Occupational Health and Safety
• Incident/Accident Investigation in the Maritime Sector
• Advanced Communications for the Maritime Sector

Applicants must meet the regular admission requirements of the University and be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Maritime Studies - Major in Safety Management program in one of the following categories:

Category A: applicants holding a diploma from the Marine Institute in nautical science, marine engineering technology, naval architecture technology, marine engineering systems design technology, marine environmental technology, or food technology;

Category B: applicants holding a diploma of technology in engineering/applied science technology accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB), or Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC);

Category C: applicants holding a diploma of technology comparable to a Marine Institute or College of the North Atlantic three-year accredited diploma;

Category D: applicants who have Canadian Forces training acceptable to the Admissions Committee;

Category E: applicants who hold a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.

View full admission requirements.

Potential Careers

• Senior Marine safety inspector
• Safety officer
• Safety professional / advisor

Further Your Education

• Master of Maritime Management
• Master of Science in Maritime Studies (Safety: The Human Element)
• Master of Science in Maritime Studies (Public Safety)