Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

Memorial's graduate diploma and master's program in Marine Studies Fisheries Resource Management (FRM) is designed to enhance work or career progression by providing a wealth of knowledge with real-world applications. The program develops essential skills for the management of fisheries resources through formal education.

Program Description

The multidisciplinary program provides an understanding of relevant concepts in biology, economics, and business, as well as fisheries policy and planning. While focused primarily on the North Atlantic, the program also deals with major world fisheries and quantitative assessment methods. It is applicable to all facets of the industry and is a must for individuals involved in the day-to-day business of fisheries resource management locally, nationally, or internationally.

Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (FRM)

• The graduate diploma program in fisheries resource management involves online courses only and can be completed in one year of full-time study.

Master of Marine Studies (FRM)

• The Master of Marine Studies (FRM) program offers both course and major report options.
• This program is offered online.

Admission Requirements

Graduate Diploma and MMS (FRM)

• Bachelor's degree (minimum second class) in an appropriate area of study.
• Applicants will normally have a demonstrated commitment to the fishery through employment or experience in a sector of the fishery, in a regulatory agency or government department connected to the fisheries, in a non-governmental agency, or through self-employment or relevant professional consulting activities.
• Minimum TOEFL scores:
  • 580 for the paper-based test
  • 237 on the computer-based test
  • 92 on the Internet-based test
• Minimum IELTS score: an overall band score of 7.0
• Minimum MUNTEL score: an overall band score of 70

MMS (FRM) Specific Requirements

• Admission is on a limited and competitive basis.
• Bachelor's degree (minimum second class) in an appropriate area of study.
• Minimum TOEFL scores:
  • 580 for the paper-based test
  • 237 on the computer-based test
  • 92 on the Internet-based test
• Minimum IELTS score: an overall band score of 7.0
• Minimum MUNTEL score: an overall band score of 70