Diploma in Nautical Science
Regional Maritime University · Sea-Going/Merchant Marine Programmes
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Regional Maritime University you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Diploma in Nautical Science at Regional Maritime University prepares you for work at sea and in the maritime industry. It blends navigation, ship operations, and maritime safety with the practical skills needed to serve on merchant vessels. If you have a science background and want a career at sea, this programme is worth looking into.
What Nautical Science covers
Programmes of this kind usually focus on the theory and practice of operating and navigating ships. You can expect to study subjects like celestial and electronic navigation, ship handling, cargo operations, maritime meteorology, and international maritime regulations. The programme also builds practical skills in seamanship, communication, and emergency response, which are essential for working safely at sea.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry into this diploma is less competitive than some other programmes at the university, but it still requires the right qualifications. Applicants for Diploma programmes under A and B must have a Science background, so your WASSCE results should include science-related subjects. To know whether your grades qualify, check the specific entry requirements with the admissions office or your school.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Applicants for Diploma programmes under A & B must have a Science background.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Regional Maritime University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Deck officer on merchant ships
- Ship navigator
- Marine pilot
- Port operations officer
- Marine surveyor
- Offshore oil and gas logistics