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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Our Student Recruitment Office is your first point of contact to find out more about the Marine Institute.
Master’s Degree
Safety: The Human Element
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Program at a Glance
Fall Admission: February 1 | Winter Admission: June 1
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.
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