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Doctoral candidates may be asked to pass a qualifying examination at the beginning of their residence at Carleton University.
A comprehensive examination covering prescribed fields will normally be undertaken one year prior to the thesis presentation. This examination (oral or written, or both) may include any material considered fundamental to a proper comprehension of the field of study.
After the thesis has been received and accepted for examination, a final oral examination on the subject of the thesis and related fields will be held. Please refer to Thesis Specifications, section 12.5, item (d) (ii) Doctoral, for submission deadlines.
Some departments specify deadlines for the submission of thesis proposals and for comprehensive examinations. Students should check the calendar entry for their department.
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