Ocean Sciences Memorial University of Newfoundland

Overview

The Ocean Sciences programme at Memorial University of Newfoundland provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the global marine environment through various scientific disciplines. This interdisciplinary course of study integrates the core principles of biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography to address complex oceanic challenges. Students examine the critical interactions between marine organisms and their physical surroundings in a research-intensive atmosphere.

Why Ocean Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland?

The Department of Ocean Sciences is based at the Ocean Sciences Centre in Logy Bay, one of the largest marine laboratories in Canada. This unique location provides direct access to the flora and fauna of the northwest Atlantic Ocean, making it an ideal site for shore-based studies of cold-ocean processes and Arctic organisms. Memorial University of Newfoundland is ranked eighth in Canada for physical sciences, ensuring students learn within a highly regarded academic environment equipped with advanced research facilities.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 22500 per year
• National fee: CAD 6750 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Exploration of the World Ocean
• Practical Ocean Sciences
• Aquaculture and Fisheries Biotechnology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Sciences
• Mathematics
• Physics

Careers with Ocean Sciences

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles across the marine sector, working in industries such as aquaculture, fisheries, and wildlife management. Many find employment as laboratory technicians, research assistants, or environmental consultants. Other potential career paths include serving as a fisheries officer, marine science educator, nature interpreter, or aquarium curator. The programme provides the necessary scientific background for those wishing to pursue further professional certification or graduate-level research in oceanography and marine biology.