Program Requirements
The normal requirements for course work after a bachelor’s degree are ★30 (ten graduate courses). The normal requirements after a Master of Science degree are ★18 (six graduate courses). Courses require the approval of the supervisor and the Department Graduate Coordinator. Additional courses may be required by the Supervisor, Graduate Coordinator or the Thesis Supervisory Committee. In addition candidates must prepare and defend a thesis of high calibre on an approved topic.
The minimum period of residence is one academic year of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.