ICT Help Desk serves as our point of contact for all operational issues and general queries.
Located in room W2051 of the Marine Institute’s Ridge Road Campus
Telephone: 709-778-0628 Email: servicedesk@mi.mun.ca
Ask ICT Help Desk on Microsoft Teams (8:30am - 4:30pm)
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Last date - students in Marine Engineering term six (6) to drop courses and receive a 100% refund of tuition fees and student union fees for the summer semester. No student union fees will be refunded after this date
Last date - students in Marine Engineering term six (6) to add courses for the summer semester
Fire Rescue
Last date - Students in Fire Rescue to drop courses and receive 100% refund of tuition fees and student union fees for 2026 Summer Semester. No student union fees will be refund after this date. Last date to opt out of health and/or dental insurance for in the summer semester
No classes - Victoria Day
Last date - students in Marine Engineering Term six (6) to drop courses and receive a 50% refund of tuition fees for the summer semester
Last date to apply for Exam re-reads of Winter 2025 exams
Last date to apply for Credit Transfer for summer semester
Last date - Students in Fire Rescue can drop courses and receive 50% refund of tuition for summer semester
No classes - Victoria Day holiday
Last day - students in Marine Engineering Term six (6) to drop courses and receive 25% refund of tuition fees for the summer semester
No refunds will be granted to students in summer semester programs after this date
Master’s Degree
Safety: The Human Element
View Memorial University Calendar
Program at a Glance
Fall Admission: February 1 | Winter Admission: June 1
To apply complete the online application. Be sure to review the application instructions for Memorial University’s School of Graduate Studies.
Apply as early as possible. For application deadlines please see the specific program.
The Master of Science in Maritime Studies (Safety: The Human Element) is a full-time research-focused Master’s degree and is aimed at students who have demonstrated commitment and passion for safety and survival.
The program focuses on skills training that will empower students to conduct publication-quality research in safety and survival aspects of maritime studies. Students in the program will complete courses in maritime safety and survival research, statistics and research design, science communication for maritime studies, and human factors, and complete a thesis of original research.
Visit the Memorial University Academic Calendar for complete program requirements.
Admission is limited and competitive.
To be considered for admission an applicant will normally hold at least a high second class Honours Degree (from areas such as, but not limited to, emergency management, engineering, kinesiology, maritime studies, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology), or an M.D. Degree, or the equivalent of either, both in achievement and depth of study, from an institution of recognized standing.
The applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment and passion for safety and survival. Experience in research programs, marine-based industries (e.g., fisheries, oil and gas), marine transport, firefighting, search and rescue, military, regulatory agencies or government departments, non-governmental organizations, consulting activities, or other relevant activities is considered an asset.
View full admission requirements.
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