Overview
Key facts
This program is for students who aim to pursue a career in fisheries science and includes skills training that will empower students to conduct publication-quality research in any aspect of fisheries science
The degree of Master of Science in Fisheries Science (Stock Assessment) at the Memorial University of Newfoundland is a full-time, research-focused Master’s degree. This program is for students who aim to pursue a career in stock assessment, a discipline within fisheries science.
The programme
Stock assessment professionals use data derived from many sources to construct models that inform us about biomass of organisms in the ocean and how many we can catch sustainably. While stock assessment professionals must have many of the same proficiencies as other fisheries scientists, they have an additional requirement of being experts on the mathematics and statistics that underpin this heavily quantitative field
Programme Structure
- This program recognizes that fisheries science is a broad discipline that is applied in nature and requires a high degree of skills to be done well.
- Students will gain practical skills through coursework while developing their theoretical understanding through supervised research and through their interactions as an active participant within the scientific community. Students will also be exposed to the depth of the field of fisheries science through lab meetings, reading groups and guest lectures.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Marine Science View 14 other Masters in Marine Science in CanadaWhat students do after studying
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
- Online application
- Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)
- Two (2) letters of appraisal
- Non-refundable application fee
- Proof of English proficiency
- Additional requirements (may be required).
- Prerequisites may be necessary for your program of interest
Tuition Fee
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International
2148 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1074 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
1652 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 826 CAD per semester during 24 months.
NL Students: $635
Living costs for St. John's
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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