About B.Sc (Hons.) Marine and Composites Technology Course
Here are the details of B.Sc (Hons.) Marine and Composites Technology Course including duration, Eligibility, Admission Criteria, Fees and Syllabus.
This programme is designed for those seeking qualification as a Marine Engineer as well as looking at opportunities for job abroad and comprise of integrated academic and professional vocational training for 3 years. The programme comprises of academic and vocational studies for 3 years plus 6 months of practical training onboard ships.
This 2-year programme will be undertaken at two venues –
2 years at IMI campus at Greater Noida under Edexcel (UK) leading to award of Higher National Diploma (HND) awarded by Edexcel (UK) and 1year at University of Plymouth (UoP). The final year of study continues both the academic and professional development including marine workshop technology besides composite designing. Research project in a chosen field will form a significant element of the course. On successfully completing the above programme UoP will award a degree of B.Sc. (Hons.) Marine & Composite Technology.
After completing the requisite 6 months sea phase, Certificate of Competency examination for Engineer Officer of the Watch EOOW from the UK (equivalent to Class IV Indian), is taken, entitling one to sail on board merchant Navy ships as a certified Engineering Officer in-charge of an Engineering watch. The accompanying flow chart details the career path.
The entire Degree programme will comprise of academic and vocational studies for 3 years plus 6 months of practical training onboard ship.
This degree also provides an excellent opportunity to enter the international shipping industry as a qualified Engineer officer. With the academic knowledge and skills acquired in the marine field as also in composite engineering in the third year along with the research component in the curriculum, it opens up numerous career opportunities in the shore-based industry, both marine as well as non-marine.
FAQ' s
Salient Features :
The salient features of this system which provides a path to the UK system of Maritime training and education are as follows:
1. Provides a path for a foreign certification.
2. Provides a degree from the University of Plymouth.
3. Provides a Diploma viz Higher National Diploma in both in Marine engineering & Nautical Studies.
4. The status as per students Visa permits 20 hours of work per week (provides an opportunity to earn living & food expenses).
5. Gives an opportunity to remain at UK for a period of 1 year. Can try for a shore job in UK.
6. The Graduation provides an opportunity for further study at UK (Post graduation)
7. The Certificate of Competency is valid to serve on almost all major shipping companies
8. These are non-residential courses
9. Cost effective programme , option of obtaining diploma after training in India for both years leads to significant cost savings.
Fee Includes :
Includes training visits and sea acquaintance.
Lunch on campus
Issue of basic set of Books
Fees includes cost of uniforms
Cadets must follow the non Indian scheme of education
For course details/eligibility/selection criteria/fee structure refer to brochure.
Eligibility Criteria :
Educational qualification: For both the courses minimum education required is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 12th. IELTS score of 6.5 or more or TOFEL score 570+ or above.
Age :
Age preferably not more than 20 years on the day of commencement of the course.
Medical Fitness :
Should be in robust health with no physical impairment. Eyesight with binocular vision should be 6/6 for nautical course whereas for Engineering course +2.5 will be acceptable. No colour blindness is permitted.
About the College
International Maritime Institute (IMI) was established in 1991 by 12 eminent professionals from the maritime fraternity determined to pool together resources, expertise and long broad-based maritime experience to establish an institution in response to the severe manpower shortage facing the shipping industry worldwide. A training school for seagoing cadets was a long felt need in the north of India from where 60-70% of the seafaring manpower hails and IMI was born – a unique training institution geared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
An excellent infrastructure for training facilities backed by a committed Management and Staff, and a serene ambience that offers the most conducive learning environment for Merchant navy personnel, make IMI a leading marine institution – at par with the best in the world.
IMI justifiably takes pride in its excellent reputation for quality training. Equipped with the latest shipboard working instrumentation and maritime teaching systems and a marine workshop, the institute maintains a close liaison with the maritime industry. It is an effort to respond readily to the industry’s changing needs and demands, with courses being developed and upgraded constantly.
What gives IMI cadets a decided edge over others is their high proficiency in English, good education and family background reinforced with uncompromising standards in disciplined training.
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