Master of Science in Maritime Studies (Safety: The Human Element)

Memorial University of Newfoundland

The degree of Master of Science in Maritime Studies (Safety: The Human Element) is a 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.

Program Structure

The Master of Science in Maritime Studies (Safety: The Human Element) consists of 15 credit hours of coursework relevant to the student’s research area and chosen in consultation with the supervisor and a thesis composed of at least one manuscript of original research. Students may be required by their Supervisory Committee to take additional courses. The degree would normally be completed within four semesters from the date of first registration in the M.Sc. degree program. Students will normally complete course requirements in their first three semesters.