Program Overview
| Credential Awarded: | Master of Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management) |
| Acaedmic School: | School of Fisheries |
| Campus: | Online |
| Program Length: | 2 Years |
| Practical Experience: | N/A |
| Program Start: | September, January |
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| Application Deadline: | Fall Admission: May 15 | Winter Admission: October 15 |
How to Apply - Master’s 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 the specific program.
What Will I Learn?
The Master of Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management) is a multi-disciplinary program that provides exposure to all dimensions of modern fisheries resource management.
This online program provides an understanding of relevant concepts in ecology, resource assessment, economics, business, technology, as well as fisheries policy and planning. While focused primarily on the North Atlantic, the program also deals with major world fisheries including a range of inter-jurisdictional issues.
Visit the Memorial University Academic Calendar for complete program requirements.
Sample Courses
- Fisheries Ecology
- Fisheries Economics
- Fisheries Policy and Planning
- Fisheries Technology
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis.To be considered for admission to the program an applicant must normally have an undergraduate degree with a minimum of a high second class standing from an institution recognized by the Senate.
In addition to the academic requirements above, applicants will normally have a demonstrated commitment to fisheries through employment or experience in a sector of the fishery, in a regulatory agency or government department connected to fisheries, in a non-governmental agency, or through self-employment or consulting activities related to fisheries.
Careers and Further Your Education
Potential Careers
- Fisheries Consultant
- Fisheries Educator
- Fisheries Management
- Fisheries Policy Analyst
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