Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Marine Geomatics in Middleton Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Middleton Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,381.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Process, evaluate, and understand data collected from land, ocean, and shoreline regions.
In this graduate certificate program, you will:
Use advanced acoustic mapping tools like multibeam echosounders and side-scan sonars to gather underwater depth measurements and identify seafloor irregularities
Mount sensors on research vessels, configure instruments, and integrate hardware with data collection and navigation systems
Oversee projects from initial assessment through planning, data gathering, and final deliverables
Deploy and operate ocean monitoring devices including tide gauges, current meters, and sound velocity sensors
Gather 3D spatial data using modern positioning technologies like Total Stations, GNSS (commonly called GPS), and LiDAR scanners
Visualize geographic information by creating 3D models with cutting-edge GIS and CAD software
This program is delivered at COGS, Canada's premier geomatics education center, equipping you for opportunities in the international geospatial industry.
Career opportunities
Explore global destinations while typically earning higher-than-average compensation.
Pursue roles as a hydrographic surveyor, marine surveyor, data specialist, GIS technician, CAD specialist, or land surveyor for geoscience and infrastructure projects.
Find employment with government hydrographic departments, ocean research institutes, environmental assessment firms, offshore engineering companies, land surveying businesses, and various public and private sector organizations.
Graduates participate in diverse coastal and offshore initiatives, including:
Conducting underwater surveys and producing navigational maps
Supporting engineering firms in assessing offshore pipeline and cable routes
Examining seabed conditions for offshore wind farm installations
Guiding vessels during marine construction projects like bridges and oil platforms
Positioning robotic vehicles for seafloor mapping and geological studies
Delivering surveying services for coastal monitoring and environmental protection
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Diploma in a related technology program or undergraduate degree in science or engineering.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690