Academic Regulations
- See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
Admission Requirements
- An Honours B.Sc. or equivalent degree at a standard acceptable to the two universities is required for admission to the M.Sc. program.
- Applicants with acceptable standing in a non-honours degree may be admitted to a qualifying-year program which will be determined in each case by the admissions committee.
- Applicants must demonstrate a fluent knowledge of English (Carleton), or either English or French (Ottawa).
Program Requirements
The M.Sc. degree will be conferred upon a candidate who has fulfilled the following requirements:
- Completion of the advanced courses specified by the admissions committee and the student's advisory committee; these will range from one to three full (two-term) courses, depending on the background and research program of the student.
- At least one course at the graduate level must be included, and not more than one course at the fourth-year honours level (completed while registered as a graduate student) may form part of the candidate's course requirements.
- The passing grade for all required courses is 70% or the equivalent, and the student is not allowed a supplemental examination.
- The admissions committee or the student's advisory committee may also direct the student to take or to audit additional courses. Knowledge of a second language may be specified as a requirement.
- Completion of at least two terms as a full-time student resident at one of the two universities is normally required. Programs for part-time students may be arranged.
- Presentation of one public seminar on the candidate's thesis research.
- Completion of a thesis incorporating the results of original research carried out under the direct supervision of an approved faculty member.
- Successful oral defence of the thesis before an examination board of at least three faculty members, normally drawn from both universities.
Guidelines for Completion of Master's Degree
- The maximum time limits for the completion of the requirements of the master's program are listed in the General Regulations, Section 13 of this Calendar. Full-time candidates in the master's program are expected to complete their degree requirements within six terms of first registration for full-time study. Part-time candidates in the master's program, and candidates who elect to complete their program by a combination of full-time and part-time study, are expected to complete their degree requirements within four calendar years or twelve terms from the initial registration in the master's program.
