2004 - 2005 Calendar
Professor and Dean
C.R. Lucas
Professor and Associate Dean (Research)
D. Schneider
Tuition leading to this degree is offered at present in Aquaculture,
Biochemistry, Biology, Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology, Chemistry, Computational
Science, Computational Science (Co-operative), Computer Science, Earth
Sciences (Geology), Earth Sciences (Geophysics), Environmental Science,
Experimental Psychology, Food Science, Geography, Instrumental Analysis,
Marine Biology, Mathematics, Medicine, Physical Oceanography, Physics, 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.
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.
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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