Master of Science (Physiology)

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 3 units in coursework and a thesis.

Required Coursework

One 3-unit didactic graduate-level course from the Physiology course listings , or approved equivalent.
Additional courses may be required, depending on the nature of the research and the background of the student.
Course(s) will be selected based on recommendations of the supervisor and the supervisory committee, in consultation with the student.
Graduate course work is selected to fill gaps in a student’s knowledge, and should contribute to a student’s development as an independent scientist.

Thesis

Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on a topic approved by their supervisor and supervisory committee.

Physiology Graduate Student Seminar Series

All graduate students are required to attend 70% (minimum) of events in this Seminar Series, which runs twice/month (fall and winter semesters), and keep a record of the seminars attended. Students who do not meet these requirements will be considered “not in good standing” and will not be eligible for departmental stipend/travel support.

Residence Requirements

The MSc program has a requirement of one academic year residency. MSc students must be registered full-time on campus for a minimum of one academic year (where an academic year is defined as the eight month period from September through April).

Length of Program

The time required to complete the MSc will vary with the individual candidate; the minimum duration is 18 months.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.