Overview

The Ocean Sciences (Environmental Systems) program at the Memorial University of Newfoundland it's designed for students with special interest in geography (e.g. cartography, remote sensing), climate, natural resources and marine geology.

The Department of Ocean Sciences (DOS) is housed at the Ocean Sciences Centre (OSC) in Logy Bay, which is located approximately 10 kilometers (10 min) from the main St. John’s campus of Memorial University. The OSC is a major facility for marine research on the Atlantic coast and is one of Canada’s largest marine laboratories. By virtue of its location, the department provides scientists and students access to the flora and fauna of the northwest Atlantic Ocean and is uniquely situated for shore-based studies of cold-ocean processes and subarctic, Arctic and deep-sea organisms.

Education and training is one of the Department’s principal mandates, and is achieved by providing a stimulating, research-intensive environment in which students can develop and thrive. The Department offers graduate and undergraduate programs, as well as hands-on field and laboratory research experience through part-time and summer research positions for undergraduates.

Career opportunities

A bachelor of science degree, with a major in ocean sciences, prepares students for a variety of careers including:

oceanographer

marine geologist

environment/wildlife manager

science educator

fisheries officer

nature interpreter

environmental analyst/consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploration of the World Ocean

Geological Oceanography

Practical Ocean Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00

More details

International applicants are advised to apply at least 12 weeks before the start of their intended semester

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Canada

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences Oceanography View 174 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum score of 24 on the IB Diploma with completion of the required subject areas or completion of another recognized High School diploma program. Refer to your country’s specific requirements for more information.

Final official high school transcript sent by post or courier directly from the school to the Office of the Registrar or final IB results sent electronically directly from the IB Organization.

Official English proficiency test result (if required).

Entry into the joint major in marine biology is competitive and based on academic standing. To be considered for admission to the joint major in marine biology, you must complete the following 30 credit hours (10 courses), or their equivalents with an overall average of at least 60%: Biology, Chemistry, six credit hours in critical reading and writing (CRW) courses, including at least three credit hours in English, Mathematics, Ocean Sciences, Physics

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22500 CAD / year

≈ 22500 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6750 CAD / year

≈ 6750 CAD / year

Additional Details

Newfoundland and Labrador Students, Canadian Students: $6,480

Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 CAD / month

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