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  1. 43.2.1 Program of Study
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.2 Archaeology
    Students will normally be required to successfully complete two courses during their first three semesters in the program: Archaeology 6700 and 6411. The supervisory committee may require the students to complete additional graduate courses. ... The Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination shall be administered in accordance with General Regulations, Comprehensive Examinations. The examination may be oral, written or both, and shall consist normally of three sessions, each of up to three hours duration, within a one week period, or three (3) one week take home examinations. Students will prepare for these examinations by undertaking supervised readings in three fields prescribed by the three members of the comprehensive exam committee. The examination will deal with specified areas of archaeology. The examination will normally be scheduled in the third week of November each year in the second year of the student’s program.

  2. 43.3.2 Program of Study
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.3 Biochemistry
    A student for the Ph.D. degree shall normally take the Comprehensive Examination within the first seven semesters of the student's program. The examination will have two components: the preparation of a grant proposal on a topic related to the student’s research specialization followed by an oral examination of the proposal. Failure of this examination will result in the termination of the student’s program.

  3. 43.4.1 Program of Study
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.4 Biology
    Timing of the comprehensive examination shall follow General Regulation, 1. under Comprehensive Examination, Ph.D Comprehensive Examination governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. A student registered in a full-time Ph.D. program in the Faculty of Science, Department of Biology shall normally take the comprehensive examination during the first year of the program, and no later than one year after completion of the prescribed courses.

  4. 43.5.1 Qualifications for Admission
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.5 Boreal Ecosystems and Agricultural Sciences
    Admission to the Ph.D.(BEAS) program is by application to the School of Graduate Studies. Information regarding the application process is available at www.mun.ca/become/graduate/apply. ... Admission is limited and competitive. The application deadline for Fall (September) admission is March 1 for Canadian students and February 1 for International students each year. Applications submitted after these dates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  5. 43.5.2 Program of Study
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.5 Boreal Ecosystems and Agricultural Sciences
    Students enrolled in the Ph.D.(BEAS) program will be required to complete BEAS 6000 Issues in Boreal Ecosystems and Agricultural Sciences, BEAS 600A/B a seminar course, a comprehensive examination, a research seminar and a thesis. Students who have completed the coursework for the M.Sc.(BEAS) will not be required to re-take these two mandatory courses. However, students may be required to take additional courses in consultation with the thesis supervisory committee to fill the gaps related to the research project if required. The duration of the program will aim to be four years. The program will be available on a full-time and part-time basis. The program will be delivered at the Grenfell Campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland and courses will be offered by faculty in the respective sub-disciplines as suggested by the supervisory committee. The make-up of the supervisory committees, comprehensive examination committees, seminar and other program requirements will be scheduled as outlined in the guidelines of the School of Graduate Studies of Memorial University of Newfoundland.

  6. 43.5.3 Evaluation
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.5 Boreal Ecosystems and Agricultural Sciences
    To continue in the School of Graduate Studies and to qualify for a Ph.D.(BEAS) degree, a student shall obtain an 'A' or 'B' grade in each program course as outlined under General Regulations, Evaluation, Evaluation of Graduate Students. When it has been determined, based on consultation with the student, the instructors in graduate courses, and the thesis or report Supervisor, that a student’s work has fallen below a satisfactory level, the Supervisor or the Head of the academic unit may recommend to the Dean that such a student be required to withdraw from the program.

  7. 43.5.4 Thesis Regulations
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.5 Boreal Ecosystems and Agricultural Sciences
    The student must submit a written thesis proposal to the supervisory committee no later than the end of the fifth semester in the program. The thesis proposal must include a working title, statement of purpose and research scope, outline of theoretical and methodological approach, working plan, and a preliminary bibliography. The research proposal is accepted if all supervisory committee members agree to accept it. Before submitting the thesis proposals, students are required to make public presentations of their thesis research proposals and methodologies, to discuss them with fellow students and faculty members, aiming to improve the research proposals based on received feedback and suggestions.

  8. 43.6.1 Program of Study
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.6 Chemistry
    The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry is offered as full-time or part-time study. A Master's Degree in Chemistry or related area from a recognized university is normally required for entry into the Ph.D. program. Students holding a Bachelor's Degree (Honours or equivalent) in Chemistry may be considered for direct admission into the Ph.D. program. Students currently registered in the Memorial University of Newfoundland's Chemistry M.Sc. program for a minimum of three semesters may request transfer into a Ph.D. program. The transfer should be supported by the Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee and subsequent to satisfactory presentation of a written progress report and Ph.D. research proposal.

  9. 43.7.1 Program of Study
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.7 Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology
    The Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology Graduate Program focuses on interdisciplinary animal behaviour research. Research integrates mechanistic, developmental, evolutionary, and ecological perspectives on behaviour through molecular, individual, and population levels of analysis. Supervisors include faculty from the Departments of Biology, Ocean Sciences, Psychology, the Faculty of Medicine and the Environmental Science Program at Grenfell Campus, as well as adjunct faculty from the Canadian Wildlife Service, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Newfoundland and Labrador Forestry and Wildlife Divisions and Parks Canada. The Departments of Biology and Psychology jointly offer the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology.

  10. 43.7.2 Regulations
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.7 Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology
    There are no required courses for the doctoral program. However, the Doctoral Seminar (CABE 6992) and/or other courses tailored for individual students may be included in the student's program by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Committee. ... The comprehensive examination shall normally be taken within the first 5 semesters of the program. An Examination Committee will be struck in accordance with General Regulations. At least one member of either the Department of Biology or of the Department of Psychology (other than the Supervisor) must be on the Examination Committee, along with one other representative from among the faculty members currently associated with Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology and an additional representative from either within or outside of Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology. The student’s Supervisor will be on the Examination Committee with a maximum of one other member from the student's supervisory committee permitted to serve when appropriate. The Examination Committee is chaired by the Chair of the Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology Committee. The examination will include a comprehensive, integrative review and critical evaluation of novel ideas with regard to a topic in Animal Behaviour or Behavioural Ecology. The review topic is assigned by the Examination Committee, which also determines the submission date for the paper, and the date of the examination. Normally, the student will write the paper in 10 weeks, and the oral examination will occur within two to three weeks of the paper’s submission. This paper will form the basis of a public seminar. The Examination Committee will question the student about the paper, the topic and its broader relationship with Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology.

  11. 43.8.1 Program of Study
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.8 Computer Science
    Each student for the Ph.D. shall complete a program of graduate courses prescribed by the supervisory committee. ... The Ph.D. Degree program will conclude with an oral defence of the thesis as described in Theses and Reports of the General Regulations. ... The program of each student must consist of a minimum of 12 credit hours in graduate courses which will include 9 credit hours from Computer Science, and the other 3 credits will be one of:

  12. 43.9.1 Program of Study
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.9 Earth Sciences
    The Supervisor and the Head of the Department may recommend to the Dean of Graduate Studies that the program of a student who is not making satisfactory progress be terminated, in accordance with General Regulation, Termination of a Graduate Program. ... The Ph.D. Degree program will conclude with a thesis examination and an oral defense of thesis as prescribed in the General Regulations, Theses and Reports.

  13. 43.10.1 Admission to the Ph.D. Program
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.10 Education
    General qualifications for admission to the Ph.D. Programs at Memorial University of Newfoundland are set out in the University Calendar under School of Graduate Studies, General Regulation Qualifications for Admission, Ph.D. Program. ... In addition, the following admission requirements apply: ... an 'A' standing in a Master's Degree in Education or in an equivalent Master's Degree from an accredited university;

  14. 43.10.3 Program of Study
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.10 Education
    Normally, no more than four courses may be undertaken on a student's program. ... Students are required to successfully complete four courses on the doctoral program. ... Students will also be required to complete two available graduate courses related to their program focus and specialty, based on the advice of the student's supervisory committee.

  15. 43.11.1 Qualifications for Admission
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.11 Engineering and Applied Science
    Admission to the Ph.D. program is limited and competitive. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications described in the General Regulations for the School of Graduate Studies. Admission is normally restricted to students holding a Master's Degree in Engineering or a related area. Decisions on admission, however, will also take into account such things as the applicant's rank in class, referees' assessments, general performance throughout the applicant's previous academic programs, and the availability of supervisors in the area of the applicant's interest. In cases of demonstrated ability, a student enrolled in the M.Eng. program may be allowed to transfer to the Ph.D. program without the completion of all the M.Eng. Degree requirements. As well, in exceptional cases, direct entry to the Ph.D. program, after completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related area, is possible.

  16. 43.11.2 Program of Study and Research
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.11 Engineering and Applied Science
    A Ph.D. program shall normally consist of three components: ... In cases of direct entry after a Bachelor's Degree or promotion from a Master's program before fulfilment of the Master's course requirements, it is likely that the student will be required to take more credit hours than the normally required minimum. In such cases, the requirements for the course component of the student's program will be reviewed on an individual basis by the student's supervisory committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

  17. 43.11.3 Regulations for Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.11 Engineering and Applied Science
    A student registered in the Ph.D. Program shall normally take the Comprehensive Examination within four semesters of the start of the student's program. The student must have successfully completed all required courses prior to the Comprehensive Examination. The Comprehensive Examination Committee shall be appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of Engineering and Applied Science, normally within three semesters of the start of the student’s program.

  18. 43.11.4 Ph.D. Thesis Regulations
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.11 Engineering and Applied Science
    If the proposal is rejected, the student shall be permitted to submit a second proposal. This proposal must be submitted and deemed acceptable by the Supervisory Committee within four months of the original proposal presentation. Failure to submit an acceptable second proposal within the time period shall lead to termination of the student’s program. ... Upon successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination, and normally prior to the end of the sixth semester in the program, the student must submit a thesis proposal to the Supervisory Committee for evaluation and approval. The proposal shall consist of 1) a written research proposal, normally of no more than 10,000 words, that should clearly define the research problem, survey literature, present the research method or experimental design, and may include a summary of results already obtained, and 2) a 20 to 30 minute presentation. The student should submit the written proposal at least one month prior to the presentation which is open to the University community.

  19. 43.11.5 Courses
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.11 Engineering and Applied Science
    For a list of graduate courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science refer to the list of "Core Courses" and the list of "Other Courses" offered for the Master of Engineering program.

  20. 43.12.1 Program of Study
    In: School of Graduate Studies - 43 Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - 43.12 English
    Students who have not previously taken English 7003 or its equivalent will take English 7003, which will count as one of the required courses for the Ph.D. Students who have taken English 7003 or its equivalent before entering the Ph.D. program must still complete 15 credit hours. ... Admission to the Ph.D. in English is limited and competitive. Applicants should have a Master’s Degree in English or its equivalent from a recognized university and should have an outstanding academic record.


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