About the course

More than 85% of the ocean floor is still unexplored. Ocean mappers are modern-day explorers, mastering not only the elements of mapping the seabed, but also becoming adept at such topics as the geologic characterization of the seabed and the mapping of living ocean resources and habitats. The ocean mapping graduate certificate is designed to provide advanced graduate training to working professionals who come from backgrounds ranging from earth science, geology and biology to engineering. You?ll complete core courses and an associated practicum for this certificate, which also fulfills the Category A International Federation of Surveyors/International Hydrographic Organization/International Cartographic Association (FIG/IHO/ICA) Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors.

　　At UNH, you?ll gain critical skills through rigorous classes and research projects. You?ll have access to exceptional equipment and facilities, including the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic Center, one of four data centers for the Seabed 2030 project, which aims to create the definitive map of the world ocean floor by 2030, the Jere A. Chase Ocean Engineering Laboratory,and the R/V Gulf Surveyor, a 48-foot ship purpose-designed for ocean mapping activities. Our extensive experimental and computational facilities include a variety of test tanks, autonomous and robotic vehicle development programs, high-performance computing clusters and data stores, and a data visualization laboratory.

　　POTENTIAL CAREER AREAS - Academic research, Data analysis, Environmental/hydrographic consulting

　　Governmental agencies (NOAA, NAVO, USACE, NGA), Hydrographic surveying, K-12 and university education

　　Marine hardware and software development, Marine research, Marine resource management, Mineral resources exploration

　　Ocean technology, Remote sensing, State regulatory agencies Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Durham
Fall (September), 2025	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of New Hampshire

Official transcript required.

　　TOEFL (Computer-based) - 213

　　TOEFL (Internet-based) - 80

　　IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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