Professor and Dean
C.R. Lucas
Professor and Associate Dean
G. Martin
Tuition leading to this degree is offered at present in Aquaculture,
Biochemistry, Biology, Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology, Chemistry,
Computational Science, Computer Science, Earth Sciences (Geology), Earth
Sciences (Geophysics), Environmental Science, Experimental Psychology,
Food Science, Geography, Instrumental Analysis, Marine Biology,
Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Physical Oceanography, Statistics.
Interdisciplinary studies are encouraged; applicants should consult the
academic unit concerned.
A)
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
B) PROGRAM OF
STUDY AND RESEARCH
1. Admission is limited and competitive. To be considered for
admission an applicant will normally hold at least a high second class
Honours degree, or an M.D. degree, or the equivalent of either, both in
achievement and depth of study, from an institution recognized by the
Senate, and shall have knowledge of the proposed field of
specialization satisfactory to the Dean.
2. Any other applicant may be considered for admission provided that:
a) the applicant's undergraduate record after the first year shows an
average of at least Grade B in courses in the proposed field of
specialization.
b) the applicant's overall undergraduate record after the first year
shows an average of at least Grade B in all courses taken.
In addition, an applicant may be required to demonstrate a satisfactory
knowledge of the proposed field of study in an examination administered
by the academic unit concerned.
3. Only in exceptional circumstances, and only on the recommendation of
the academic unit concerned, will the Dean consider applicants who do
not meet these requirements of Section 2.
4. Applicants who do not possess the prerequisite academic
qualifications should consult the appropriate academic unit about a
program of further undergraduate courses. Such a program will be
intended to raise their qualifications to a level considered
academically equivalent to Honours. Such courses may not be used to
fulfill the regulation course requirements of the M.Sc. degree.
5. A high degree of literacy in English is required of all graduate
students in the University.
NOTE: Some Departments have specific regulations in addition to
those outlined above, and prospective applicants are advised to turn to
the relevant part of this Calendar and acquaint themselves with the
regulations of the Department or appropriate academic unit in which they
are interested.
B) PROGRAM OF STUDY AND RESEARCH
1. The program of study for the Master of Science degree shall
consist of the successful completion of a program of courses and, in
accordance with the specific program regulations, either of a thesis
embodying original research or of a project and report.
2. Every candidate shall read at least 6 credit hours in graduate
program courses in one subject or in closely related subjects, and such
other courses as may be required in an individual program.
Undergraduate courses may, if necessary, be included as additional
courses.
3. Where departmental regulations require more than the minimum number
of credit hours, the Dean, on the recommendation of the appropriate
academic unit, may waive in part the credit hour requirements for a
Master's degree, provided that no student may take less than the 6
required credit hours in graduate program courses.
4. Students may, with the approval of the Dean, augment their studies
with 6 credit hours in other courses of their choice. The grading system
in non-program courses shall be that appropriate to the particular
course, and the final grades in these courses will be recorded on the
student's transcripts. However, passing grades are not required in
these non-program courses in order to continue in graduate studies or
obtain a Master's degree. (See General
Regulation G.2.)
5. Every candidate shall submit a thesis or report on an approved
subject in which systematic research has been conducted under the
direction of a Supervisor recommended by the academic unit concerned and
approved by the Dean. The candidate may be required to take an oral
examination.
6. The program of courses, the thesis or report topic and the
Supervisor, and all changes in these, must be approved by the Dean.
C) EVALUATION
1. In order to continue in the School of Graduate Studies and in order to qualify for a Master's degree, a candidate shall obtain an A or B grade in each program course. (See General Regulation G.2.)
2. When it has been determined, on the basis of consultation with the candidate, the instructors in graduate courses, and the thesis or report Supervisor, that a candidate's work has fallen below a satisfactory level, the Supervisor or the Head of the appropriate academic unit may recommend to the Dean that such a candidate be required to withdraw from the program.
D) THESIS
See GENERAL REGULATION J.
THESES AND REPORTS
E) NOTE: Every candidate in graduate studies shall comply with the GENERAL REGULATIONS, the degree regulations and any additional requirements of the appropriate academic unit.
Cognitive
and Behavioural Ecology Program
Physics and Physical
Oceanography
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