Applicants holding a diploma similar to the Marine Institute diploma in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering Technology will have their status adjudicated relative to the Marine Institute diploma requirements in the appropriate area. Appropriate exemptions will be granted and a course study developed. Applicants who have Transport Canada, or equivalent, challenge credits will have their status adjudicated relative to the Marine Institute diploma requirements in the appropriate areas. Appropriate exemptions will be granted and a course of study developed. The degree programme is structured to provide two entry options.
Students can proceed through the programme from initial entry.
The design of the programme with a basic first year component, a technical component, and an enrichment component facilitates entry into the programme with advanced standing for those who have completed a diploma at the Marine Institute or some other maritime academy. The diploma programme is an intensive and demanding programme of study involving more contact hours than most programmes. Students in the programme are expected to be enrolled for full time study and withdrawal from a course may jeopardize the student's ability to complete the programme in the normally allocated time. All courses designated Technical Courses in the programme are restricted to students enrolled in the Maritime Studies programme. Where circumstances warrant prerequisites in the Technical Courses may be waived by the Head, School of Maritime Studies.