Transfer from MSc to PhD Program
Guidelines for transfer from MSc to a PhD program are based on minutes of the Graduate Studies Committee meeting of January 10th, 2006.
1. The program coordinator should be notified by the student and supervisor of the intention to request a transfer from the MSc to the PhD. This would normally be done between the 3rd and 5th semester.
2. The program coordinator and supervisor should explain to the student the requirements in completing a PhD in contrast to those for completion of the MSc.
- The change to PhD status is retroactive to the time of acceptance into the graduate program.
- Comprehensive examination which covers the field of specialization and is examined both orally and written.
- Independent piece of research.
- Thesis and oral defence examined by one external and two internal specialists.
MSc
- course work
- research
- written thesis normally examined by one external and one internal examiners
PhD
- course work
- independent research
- comprehensive examination
- written thesis must be accepted to proceed to oral examination
- thesis examination board normally one external two internal examiners
3. Requirements for transfer:
- Student submits a written report and oral presentation of this material to supervisory committee.
- Supervisory committee recommends transfer based on this information and presentation, this is indicated on the supervisory report form.
- Transfer is indicated on the program of study form.
- The Associate Dean - Graduate Studies (Medicine) must support the transfer request.
- Final decision for transfer from MSc to PhD rests with the Dean of School of Graduate Studies.