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Diploma of Technology

Underwater Vehicles

Program Overview

Credential Awarded: Diploma of Technology – Underwater Vehicles
Acaedmic School: School of Ocean Technology
Campus: Marine Institute Campus, Ridge Road (St. John’s, NL)
Program Length: Three years
Practical Experience: Two technical sessions and one work term
Program Start: September
Program Structure:

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More Information:

2024-2025 Undergraduate Viewbook

Application Deadline:

April 15

How to Apply - Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Post-Graduate Certificate

To apply complete the online application.

  • 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.
  • Please choose Marine Institute as your campus.
    • Apply as early as possible.
    • Applications should be received by April 15th for domestic applicants, or by March 1st for international applicants.
    • Applications received following these dates will be assessed as resources and space allow.

What Will I Learn?

This program will provide you a solid grounding in electronics, mechanical technology, and workplace safety. Through instruction, hands-on learning, simulation, and workplace training, you'll become an expert at operating, maintaining and repairing ROV systems.

Students completing the three-year Underwater Vehicles program will earn both a Diploma of Technology and a technician diploma in Remotely Operated Vehicles. Students can choose to exit at  two years with a Technician Diploma in Remotely Operated Vehicles.

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

Sample Courses

  • Autonomous Vehicle Design
  • Control Electronics
  • Hydraulics
  • ROV Piloting

Admission Requirements

Adherence to our Application and Admission Regulations either upon high school graduation (following a period of employment subsequent to graduation), or by transfer from another post-secondary institution.

  • Proof of physical fitness through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Offshore Medical.
  • Strong math and science skills.
  • Requirements for both the diploma and the degree successfully completed in order to receive any one of the credentials.

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Careers and Further Your Education

Potential Careers

  • ROV pilot
  • AUV Operator
  • AUV Design Integration
  • Electronics Technician / Technologist
  • Electromechanical Technologist
  • Support operations in diving, research vessels, survey and maintenance
  • Career paths within offshore industries and Royal Canadian Navy

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