MSc Program
The Masters program is a research based program with 12 credits of course work, a thesis and defence.
Learning outcomes:
| Literature analysis; written and oral skills through seminars, conferences, publications; time and project management; forming and testing a hypothesis, research skills, data integration, prediction, interpretation; mastering techniques and technology.
Useful Information: On average students finish the program within 2-3 years or switch to the PhD program after 1-2 years of successful course and research progress. Students entering the MSc program are required to take PATH 535, PATH 502, plus 8 additional credits. |
On average Master Student enrollment within the Department is 30 students with an additional 45 PhD students.
PhD Program
The PhD program is a research based program comprised of course work, a thesis and defence.
Learning Outcomes:
Literature analysis; written and oral skills through seminars, conferences, publications, and project management; technical expertise; manage, predict, interpret original and independent research; becoming an expert in your field of study.
Useful Information:
Students entering the PhD program holding an MSc are required to take the core courses only; PATH 635 and PATH 502.
Students entering the Direct entry PhD program without an MSc are required to take PATH 635, PATH 502, plus 8 additional credits.
Students finish their programs, on average, in between 5-6 years.
PhD student enrollment within the Department is approximately 45 students with an additional 30 Master students.