PhD in Maritime Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador

Programme overview

Doctoral programme for full-time and part-time students developing new knowledge on safety and survival in maritime environments, offered online and at the Marine Institute campus.

What you will study

Focus on statistics and research design, quantitative analysis, science communication and human factors affecting safety and survival. Sample courses: Human Factors in Safety and Survival, Introduction to Maritime Safety and Survival Research, Public Safety.

Career pathways

Human Factors Researcher, Safety and Survival Consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a Master's degree or equivalent with relevant background (e.g. criminology, emergency management, engineering, human kinetics, maritime studies, psychology, sociology) and a B in all master's coursework; in exceptional circumstances a B.Sc. holder with at least 12 months in an M.Sc. programme may transfer. Deadlines: Fall February 1, Winter June 1.

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,656 for the whole programme (2026). Newfoundland and Labrador students. Total programme tuition for 2026/27 (Doctoral programmes, 12 semesters), charged per semester and fixed for the programme; excludes ancillary fees (student union, recreation, student services, health and dental insuranc Source

International applicants: CAD 17,988 for the whole programme (2026). International students (without Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status). Total programme tuition for 2026/27 (Doctoral programmes, 12 semesters), charged per semester and fixed for the programme; excludes ancillary fees (student union, recreati Source

Graduate intakes are Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Spring (May to August); the intake offered depends on the programme, and most doctoral programmes admit for Fall. Some programmes have no set deadline and admit in Fall, Winter and Spring.

Deadlines vary by programme. January 15: Anthropology, Archaeology, Folklore, History, Transdisciplinary Sustainability, Interdisciplinary PhD (Fall). February 1: Environmental Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology (Fall). March 1: Biochemistry, Food Science (Fall). December 1: Computer Science, Engineering (Fall). Nursing PhD 31 January (Fall, even-numbered years only); Social Work PhD 15 September (Spring, even-numbered years). Marine Biology and Medicine (Bioscience, Cardiovascular and Renal Sciences, Clinical Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Genomics, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Neurosciences) have no set deadline. Education PhD admissions are paused until further notice.

Graduate application processing fee: $60 for Canadian applicants and $120 for non-Canadian applicants; late fee $30 up to one week after the deadline and $10 for each subsequent week.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mi.mun.ca/applynow/

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