The graduate degrees of Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Psychology, Master of Applied Social Psychology (Co-operative), Master of Applied Statistics, Master of Arts, Master of Arts and Education (Education and Francophone Literatures and Cultures), Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Engineering, Master of Engineering Management, Master of Music, Master of Nursing, Master of Philosophy, Master of Physical Education, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Science in Kinesiology, Master of Science in Medicine, Master of Science in Pharmacy, Master of Social Work, and Master of Technology Management are awarded by the University. Graduate diplomas are offered in Clinical Epidemiology, Community Health and Humanities, Fisheries Resource Management, Post-Secondary Studies (Health Professional Education) and Post Masters Nurse Practitioner.

Interdisciplinary study is encouraged by the University, and prospective applicants should make enquiries about their interests from all the areas of study concerned. Interdisciplinary programs offered are: Master of Applied Science (Computer Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering and Management, and Oil and Gas Engineering), Master of Arts and Education (Education and Francophone Literature and Culture), Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Ethnomusicology, Master of Employment Relations, Master of Engineering Management, Master of Environmental Science, Master of Marine Studies, Master of Science (Aquaculture), Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy (Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology), Master of Science (Computational Science), Master of Science (Computational Science - Co-operative), Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Science), Master of Philosophy (Humanities), Master of Technology Management, Doctor of Philosophy (Interdisciplinary), Doctor of Philosophy (Theoretical Physics), and Master of Women's Studies.

Additional information regarding the School of Graduate Studies is available at www.mun.ca/sgs/.

Where a block of courses has been approved under a general heading such as selected topics, special areas, directed readings or like heading, each new course offered from that block of courses shall be approved in advance by the Faculty/School Council (or delegated Graduate Studies Committee). To ensure an orderly use of the courses and non-duplication between course numbers, titles and contents, the Council (or Committee) shall require the same quality and type of information as is needed for the approval of a regular course. (Consult the School of Graduate Studies or Deputy Registrar for administrative procedures.)

In all regulations following, reference to "the Dean" refers specifically to the Dean of Graduate Studies.

A credit hour is the measure used to reflect the relative weight of a given course towards the fulfilment of appropriate degree, diploma, certificate, major, minor, or other program requirements. Normally, a course has a credit value of 3 credit hours. A weight of one credit hour normally means that the course meets for lectures one hour per week for the duration of a semester or two hours per week for the duration of a session. The number of hours of required instruction, outside of lecture time, such as laboratory instruction, tutorials, etc. may or may not impact on the number of credit hours assigned to a particular course and academic units may recommend to the Senate a greater or lesser whole number of credit hours for a particular course.

1. A graduate course comprises a unit/units of work in a particular subject normally extending through one semester, the completion of which carries credit toward the fulfilment of the requirements for a postbaccalaureate degree, diploma or certificate.

2. Accelerated courses are not normally permissible in graduate programs.

3. Courses required as part of a graduate student's program are known as program courses. Tuition for such courses is covered by the semester fee.

4. Courses which are not required as part of a graduate student's program are known as non-program courses. Students registering for such courses will be required to pay the appropriate per-course fee.

1. In order to audit any course, an individual must receive permission from the instructor in that course, the Supervisor/advisor and the administrative Head of the unit in which the course is offered. Matters to be considered shall include class size, impact on students registered for credit and other factors judged relevant by the academic unit; and permission cannot be given until the number of registrations for credit is known.

2. Individuals auditing courses shall limit their participation to that deemed appropriate by the instructor; auditors are not permitted to write formal examinations, nor to have their work formally assessed.

3. Students who require a testamur of audition may request the same from the instructor of the course. Students will not register for audit courses nor will a record of audit courses appear on students' transcripts.

A semester means a period of approximately 14 consecutive weeks during which the University is in regular session and in which period there are at least 12 teaching weeks as defined by the Senate. Normally the Fall semester commences in early September, the Winter semester in early January, and the Spring semester in early May.

The academic year is from September 1 of one year to August 31 of the following year.

A graduate student is one who has been admitted to a graduate degree or a graduate diploma program.

A full-time graduate student is one who registers as such, devotes full time to his or her academic program and may not commit more than 24 hours a week working time, including teaching assistant or research assistant duties, to matters other than the degree program.

A part-time graduate student is one who is registered for the duration of a semester and is not classified as full-time.

1. A student who is registered in good standing in a graduate program at another recognized institution who comes to Memorial University of Newfoundland to conduct research under the supervision of Memorial University of Newfoundland faculty members is considered to be a visiting research student. In order to obtain access to University resources, and where applicable, a study permit, such a student will be required to register each semester of their visit for GRAD 9900 using a Course Change Form.

2. To be eligible to register, a visiting research student must submit an Application for Admission form to the School of Graduate Studies, accompanied by: a) a letter from their home institution verifying graduate student status, and b) a letter from the host faculty member confirming the duration of the visit. The student will then be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies to a "non-degree" program.

3. Visiting research students will be exempt from tuition fees. However, all visiting research students will be required, as a condition of registration, to purchase health insurance (international students should contact the International Student Advisor, whereas Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada should contact the Graduate Students' Union for more information). If a visiting research student wishes to register for a course while at Memorial University of Newfoundland, s/he must meet the University admission requirements and pay the undergraduate per course fee as indicated under the UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Fees and Charges in the University Calendar.

1. A program, whether it comprises courses only, courses and comprehensive examination, or courses, internship, project, thesis research, paper folio is defined for each graduate student in accordance with Departmental and University Regulations. Each program of study is recommended by the appropriate academic unit, and must be approved in writing by the Dean of Graduate Studies before the beginning of the graduate student's second year of study.

2. Responsibility for the administration of the program shall rest with the Dean acting on behalf of the School.