Explore Graduate Studies
Join the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), along with various academic units, for our “Explore Graduate Studies at Memorial University” event taking place from Tuesday, October 1, 2024, to Friday, October 4, 2024. We will be offering a series of in-person and virtual information sessions hosted by SGS staff and various academic units.
Day 1 - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Session 1: Is Grad School Right for You?
Are you curious about graduate school or wondering how an advanced degree could be rewarding? Or are you simply interested to know about options after a bachelor’s degree? Explore the ins and outs of graduate studies with us.
Presenter: Dr. Rhonda Joy - Graduate Officer, Faculty of Education
Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. (NST)
Location: IIC - 2014 & online via webex
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Session 2: Grad Programs in Education
Discover the various programs available, and how a graduate degree in education can impact your personal and professional development. Whether you are a first-year undergraduate student, or finishing up your undergraduate degree, this session will have something for you.
Presenter: Jillian Gosse - Academic Program Assistant, Graduate Admissions, Faculty of Education
This hybrid event welcomes attendees both in-person and online, although we highly encourage on-site participation to fully engage with the panelist and fellow attendees.
Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (NST)
Location: IIC - 2014 & online via Webex
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Session 3: Grad Programs in Medicine
Come and find out about the various programs available, and how a graduate degree in Medicine may impact your personal and professional development. Whether you are a first-year undergraduate student, or finishing up your undergraduate degree, this session will have something for you.
Presenter: Dr. Ann Dorward - Associate Dean (Graduate Programs), Faculty of Medicine
Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (NST)
Location: Online via Webex
Day 2 - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Session 4: Funding, Scholarships, and Financial Aid for Grad School
As a research-intensive institution, Memorial University offers competitive funding packages to academically eligible graduate students, both Canadian and international. Please join us in this webinar on the types of funding packages and scholarships offered to graduate students and the application process.
Presenter: Elizabeth Simms - Manager, Planning and Strategic Operations, School of Graduate Studies
Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. (NST)
Location: IIC - 2014 & online via Webex
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Session 5: Grad Programs in Humanities & Social Sciences
Come and find out about the various programs available, and how a graduate degree in Humanities & Social Sciences can impact your personal and professional development. Whether you are a first-year undergraduate student, or finishing up your undergraduate degree, this session will have something for you.
Presenter: Dr. Meghan Burchell - Associate Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (NST)
Location: IIC - 2014 & online via Webex
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Session 6: Grad Programs in Engineering and Applied Science
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) houses one of the largest populations of graduate students at Memorial University. The faculty offers both thesis-based and course-based programs in multiple disciplines including civil, electrical, computer, mechanical, ocean and naval architecture, and oil and gas engineering.
Join us and learn more about the different paths you can take in FEAS and find out what you could do with a grad degree in engineering.
Presenter: Sarah Teo - Manager, International Programs and Partnerships, FEAS
Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. (NST)
Location: IIC - 2014 & online via Webex
Day 3 - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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Session 7: Grad Program at the Fisheries and Marine Institute
As a campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Fisheries and Marine Institute is Canada’s most comprehensive centre for education, training, applied research and industrial support for the ocean industries. Marine Institute consists of three Schools – the School of Fisheries, the School of Maritime Studies and the School of Ocean Technology – and within these Schools are a number of specialized centres and units which lead, both nationally and internationally, in applied research, technology transfer and industry training.
Researchers of the Fisheries and Marine Institute are leaders in the ocean and maritime sectors. From collaborating with engineers, social scientists, policy experts, economists and other industry leaders, to publishing peer-reviewed journals and informing policy decisions, our team of researchers and scientists are well-respected industry professionals whose work impacts our understanding of the ocean that surrounds us.
Presenter: Dr. Jillian Westcott - Academic Director, Marine Studies (MSPM)
Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. (NST)
Location: IIC - 2014 & online via Webex
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Session 8: Grad Programs in Science
Come and find out about the various programs available, and how a graduate degree in Science can impact your personal and professional development. Whether you are a first-year undergraduate student, or finishing up your undergraduate degree, this session will have something for you.
Presenter: Julie Bowering - Graduate Academic Program Officer, Faculty of Science
Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (NST)
Location: IIC - 2014 & online via Webex
Day 4 - Friday, October 4, 2024
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Session 9: Grad Programs in Business
Come and find out about the various programs available, and how a graduate degree in Business can impact your personal and professional development. Whether you are a first-year undergraduate student, or finishing up your undergraduate degree, this session will have something for you.
Presenter: Chunyan Zhu - Manager of Graduate Programs, Faculty of Business Administration
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. (NST)
Location: Online via Webex
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Session 10: Three Steps to Get Admitted into Grad Programs at Memorial
This presentation will cover reasons you might consider going to graduate school, different program options, general admission requirements for graduate programs, and specific advice to increase your chances at admission. There will also be a Q&A period for you to ask questions about applying for admission.
Presenter: Andrew Kim - Director, Graduate Enrolment Services
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (NST)
Location: Online via Webex