Naval Science
Admission to Program
This program is only open to Officer Cadets already employed by the UAE Defense Force. Admission to the program is conducted annually by a committee nominated by the General Head Quarters of the Armed Forces (GHQ) . The number of cadets admitted to the Naval College is determined by the general policy of GHQ.
Program Mission
The program provides graduates with the scientific/ technological knowledge, communication and leadership skills required for the exploitation of the increasingly complex technologies involved in modern naval operations. The planned integration of curriculum is aimed at producing graduates with the necessary scientific, technical, communication and cognitive skills which will enable them to function effectively as naval officers, whilst ensuring that the HCT Graduate Outcomes for graduates of the Higher Colleges of Technology are met. The program will produce graduates capable of working as effective executive officers in the UAE Navy.
Program Description
The program has been designed to provide concurrent academic and military studies. When cadets are at the Naval College, the emphasis of their training will be on academic and professional studies to develop their intellectual capabilities, professional knowledge and vocational utility. The other important emphasis will be on military education and training to develop the qualities of character and leadership that are appropriate to officers in the UAE Naval Forces.
The program includes academic courses with naval relevance and focus, which are integrated with the professional courses and targeted specifically at the future executive officers of the UAE Navy. It provides cadets with the best possible combination of military knowledge, naval science, leadership and management skills and practical professional training.
To provide a broad base of academic skills and intellectual capacity, the program includes a general foundation of management, Emirati studies, physics, mathematics, information technology, scientific and technical courses, in addition to fundamental courses in English language and effective communication. These courses develop cadets’ ability to reflect on their personal performance and capability as professional naval officers. They will, in addition, develop awareness of their nation and the world around them. Key communication skills, together with appropriate cognitive skills such as critical thinking and quantitative reasoning, will also be developed during the program.
To complete the cadets’ development, the program provides a sequence of professional courses in naval sciences selected to equip them with the knowledge required to assume a leadership position in the UAE Naval Forces. The midshipmen training program works in conjunction with the professional naval courses to provide students with a diverse learning experience.
Program Goals
The aim of the program is to produce naval leaders of character and vision. Officers will ascribe to the Naval College's core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all that they do. To that end, the curriculum is designed to ensure that each graduate enters the UAE Navy with the unique combination of education and professional skills required by a naval officer.
In addition to the generic graduate outcomes related to graduates of the Higher Colleges of Technology, cadets, upon completion of the program, will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge base in Naval science, navigation and technology, suitable for a career as a naval professional.
- Employ the necessary seamanship, communication and navigation skills to safely operate military vessels.
- Show appropriate officer-like qualities of discipline, leadership, management and physical fitness.
- Deploy a range of scientific, technical, communication and transferable skills which will enhance their effectiveness in their chosen career.
- Manage and reflect on their own work, lifelong-learning and professional development.
Program Learning Outcomes
Diploma:
PLO 1. Demonstrate traits of sound discipline, leadership, decision making, intellectual curiosity, ability to communicate effectively, work in teams, and the knowledge and determination to uphold the values of UAE.
PLO 2. Demonstrate sound knowledge of General Studies and Naval Science subjects as applied in naval environments.
PLO 3. Apply basic Navigation skills to ensure safe passage at sea. Recognize the navigational aids, their operation, and understand the maritime operating environments.
PLO 4. Recognize seamanship gear and its operation in conduct of operations including anchor and cable work, rope work, boat work, berthing, replenishment, and search and rescue missions
PLO 5. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of naval warfare operations and tactics including, general operations, above water warfare, underwater warfare and air warfare.
Bachelor:
PLO 1. Ability to exhibit situational appreciation, analytical and leadership qualities. Display effective attitude and beliefs to perform the role of military commanders.
PLO 2. Demonstrate the ability to make rational operational decisions based on sound knowledge of naval equipment, machinery, weapons and sensors.
PLO 3. Ability to take decisions under various Naval Warfare and Operations to ensure safety of naval platforms.
PLO 4. Demonstrate complete understanding of handling naval platforms Damage Control and NBCD states.
PLO 5. Confidently exhibit navigational, communications, and operational skills in multi-platform, multi-threat naval scenarios.
PLO 6. Demonstrate sound knowledge of Rules of Road, and Rules of Engagements at sea.
Completion Requirements
Bachelor of Naval Science with Diploma Exit
Completion Requirement – Bachelor’s Degree
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 134 semester credits including
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies Courses | 33 | |
| Naval Science and Engineering Core Courses | 30 | |
| Naval Professional Core Courses | 56 | |
| Midshipman Sea Training Courses | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 134 | |
Completion Requirement – Diploma Exit
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 110 semester credits including
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 33 | |
| Naval Science and Engineering Core Courses | 30 | |
| Naval Professional Core Courses | 32 | |
| Midshipman Sea Training Courses | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 110 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Science and Engineering Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 30 | ||
| MTH 1203 | Calculus I | 3 |
| NSE 1003 | Fluid Mechanics for Naval Applications | 3 |
| NSE 1013 | Damage Control | 3 |
| NSE 2003 | Ship Electrical Technology | 3 |
| NSE 2013 | Principles of Naval Sensors | 3 |
| NSE 2023 | Oceanography and Meteorology | 3 |
| NSE 2033 | Principles of Naval Architecture | 3 |
| NSE 2043 | Ship Propulsion I | 3 |
| NSE 2103 | Ship Propulsion II | 3 |
| NSE 2203 | Electronics for Naval Applications | 3 |
| Naval Professional Core Courses – Diploma Exit | ||
| Required Credits: 32 | ||
| NAV 1104 | Navigation I | 4 |
| NAV 2003 | Navigation II | 3 |
| NAV 2103 | Navigation III | 3 |
| NAV 2203 | Rule of the Road (RoR) | 3 |
| NPS 2004 | Seamanship I | 4 |
| NPS 2113 | Seamanship II | 3 |
| NPS 2013 | Naval Communications | 3 |
| NPS 2103 | Naval Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NWR 1103 | Naval Warfare and Operations I | 3 |
| NWR 2103 | Naval Warfare and Operations II | 3 |
| Midshipman Sea Training Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 15 | ||
| NPS 3003 | Midshipman Sea Time - Seamanship | 3 |
| NPS 3013 | Midshipman Sea Time - Navigation | 3 |
| NPS 3023 | Midshipman Sea Time - Naval Engineering | 3 |
| NPS 3033 | Midshipman Sea Time - Naval Operations and Communications | 3 |
| NPS 3053 | Midshipman Sea Time - Rules of the Road | 3 |
| Naval Professional Elective Courses - Naval Science Bachelor Degree | ||
| Required Credits: 24 | ||
| NAV 4002 | OOW Consolidation and Bridge Management | 2 |
| NAV 4014 | Ocean Navigation | 4 |
| NAV 4023 | Coastal Navigation | 3 |
| NAV 4033 | Restricted Waters Navigation | 3 |
| NPS 4002 | Bridge and Ship Systems | 2 |
| NPS 4123 | Communications and Intelligence | 3 |
| NPS 4133 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| NWR 4004 | Bridge Warfare and Tactical Manoevering | 4 |
| General Studies | ||
| Required Credits: 33 | ||
| English, Arabic or other Languages | ||
| Required Credits: 12 | ||
| Humanities or Art | ||
| Required Credits: 6 | ||
| Information Technology or Mathematics | ||
| Required Credits: 6 | ||
| The Natural Sciences | ||
| Required Credits: 3 | ||
| The Social or Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Required Credits: 6 | ||
Total Credit Hours : 134
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 134 |
| Maximum Duration of Study | 5.5 years |
| Minimum Duration of Study | 3.5 years |
| Cost Recovery Program | Yes |
| Program Code | NAVSC |
| Major Code | NVS |
Recommended Sequence of Study
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| PHY 1103 | Physics I | 3 |
| NPS 2004 | Seamanship I | CC |
| LSM 1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| AES 1013 | Arabic Communications | 3 |
| PST 1173 | Islamic Studies | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Credit Hours | |
| NPS 2004 | Seamanship I | 4 |
| NSE 2003 | Ship Electrical Technology | 3 |
| LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
| LSC 1503 | Academic Spoken Communication | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| NAV 1104 | Navigation I | 4 |
| NSE 1003 | Fluid Mechanics for Naval Applications | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Communication and Reporting | 3 |
| MTH 1203 | Calculus I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 29 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 29 | |
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Credit Hours | |
| NPS 2113 | Seamanship II | CC |
| NAV 2003 | Navigation II | 3 |
| LSS 1123 | Basic Research Methods | 3 |
| NSE 2203 | Electronics for Naval Applications | 3 |
| NSE 2043 | Ship Propulsion I | 3 |
| NSE 1013 | Damage Control | 3 |
| NPS 2013 | Naval Communications | CC |
| NWR 1103 | Naval Warfare and Operations I | 3 |
| ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 21 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | Credit Hours | |
| NPS 2113 | Seamanship II | 3 |
| NAV 2103 | Navigation III | 3 |
| NSE 2103 | Ship Propulsion II | 3 |
| NPS 2013 | Naval Communications | 3 |
| NWR 2103 | Naval Warfare and Operations II | 3 |
| NAV 2203 | Rule of the Road (RoR) | 3 |
| NSE 2023 | Oceanography and Meteorology | 3 |
| NPS 2103 | Naval Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NSE 2013 | Principles of Naval Sensors | 3 |
| NSE 2033 | Principles of Naval Architecture | 3 |
| LSC 3023 | Professional English | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 33 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 5 | Credit Hours | |
| NPS 3013 | Midshipman Sea Time - Navigation | 3 |
| NPS 3023 | Midshipman Sea Time - Naval Engineering | 3 |
| NPS 3033 | Midshipman Sea Time - Naval Operations and Communications | 3 |
| NPS 3003 | Midshipman Sea Time - Seamanship | 3 |
| NPS 3053 | Midshipman Sea Time - Rules of the Road | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 6 | Credit Hours | |
| NPS 4002 | Bridge and Ship Systems | 2 |
| NAV 4014 | Ocean Navigation | 4 |
| NAV 4023 | Coastal Navigation | 3 |
| NAV 4033 | Restricted Waters Navigation | 3 |
| NWR 4004 | Bridge Warfare and Tactical Manoevering | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 7 | Credit Hours | |
| NPS 4123 | Communications and Intelligence | 3 |
| NAV 4002 | OOW Consolidation and Bridge Management | 2 |
| NPS 4133 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 8 | |
Total Credit Hours: 134
NPS 2004, NPS 2013 & NPS 2113 are Continuing Courses over 2 semesters
Ahmed Abushahla, PhD, Jurisprudence, Sharjah University, UAE
Barry Griffin, Masters, Business by Research, Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland
David Ford, MA, TESOL, Sookmyung University, Graduate School of TESOL, Republic of South Korea
Frances Gonzales, MA Education in English Language Teaching, Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines
Kevin King, Masters, TESL, University of Arizona, USA
Mahmood Ahmad Rahi, PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, USA
Muhammad Ihsan Qadir, PhD, Peace & Conflict Studies, National Defense University Islamabad, Pakistan
Nayyar Iftikhar, Masters, Electrical Engineering, US Navy Post Graduate School Monterey California, USA
Ronnie Malunhao, PhD, Technology Management, Mandaue City College, Philippines
Saad Zafar, Masters, Engineering, Queensland University Of Technology, Australia
Shahid Islam , PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada
Souheir Chouikha, Masters, TESOL, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Ilya Kavalchuk, PhD, Electrical Engineering, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Melbourne, Australia
Tyseer Al Qudah, Masters, Arabic Studies, Qaboos University, Oman