Degree Regulations
All degree students are accepted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies.
Introduction and Special Notes
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Master of Philosophy (PhilM)
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MSc)
Master of Applied Science (MASc)
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Master of Health Science (MHSc)
Master of Education (MEd)
Degree regulations not found in this section appear in the appropriate departmental entry under Graduate Programs.
Graduate Student Supervision
While the special, collaborative relationship between student and supervisor serves as a foundation for graduate education, particularly at the PhD level, the primary responsibility for graduate programs and their supervision rests with the graduate unit. The Chair of the graduate unit has the principal obligation and authority for exercising these responsibilities, in accordance with the Statute of the School of Graduate Studies, and therefore, for implementing the academic and procedural standards established in the School in 1985/86 in the form of the “Report of the Committee on PhD Supervision” (Endrenyi Report).
Although the report indicates procedures to be followed in the supervision of PhD students, it is clear that these have general applicability for all graduate students to some degree. It is essential that students have access to information relevant to their graduate program of studies, in all domains. Thus each graduate unit will provide students with a document which provides details of all procedures involved with graduate training, a list of members of the graduate faculty with relevant information concerning their participation, fields of expertise and supervision, and a copy of Graduate Supervision: Guidelines for Students, Faculty, and Administrators (also available online at www.sgs.utoronto.ca/current/supervision/guidelines.pdf). In addition, updated statements must be made available to students on a regular basis. These will include a list of graduate students (with their general thesis topic, supervisor(s) and advisor(s)), the availability of financial assistance, and relevant information to affected students about the expected absences of their supervisor(s) and/or advisor(s). Any doctoral student who believes that his or her graduate unit is not following the supervision guidelines may inform his or her Coordinator of Graduate Studies or the Vice-Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.
The academic experience is greatly enhanced if members of the academic faculty, in addition to the direct supervisor, are readily and formally available for consultation and discussion with the graduate student. Therefore, an individual thesis supervisory committee or, as an alternative, an area supervisory committee, should be struck as early as possible for each graduate student, and certainly from the commencement of thesis supervision.
The graduate unit is responsible for adopting a procedure for monitoring the progress of PhD students registered in its programs. The procedure shall contain the following minimum elements, consistent with Graduate Supervision: Guidelines for Students, Faculty, and Administrators, available at graduate units and online at www.sgs.utoronto.ca/current/supervision/guidelines.pdf:
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A supervisory committee consisting of the supervisor and at least two graduate faculty members.
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The supervisory committee meets with the student at least once per year to assess the student's progress in the program and to provide advice on future work.
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The committee submits a report detailing its observations of the student's progress and its recommendations.
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The student must be given the opportunity to respond to the committee's report/recommendations and to append a response to the committee's report.
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Copies of the report shall be given to the student and filed with the department.
Thesis Topic and Supervision
In those degree programs for which a thesis is part of the requirements, the work upon which the thesis is based must be conducted under the direction of one or more members of the faculty of the School of Graduate Studies.
A student must choose a thesis topic for which the graduate unit in which he or she is registered is able to provide adequate supervision.
A student's choice of thesis topic, as well as his or her choice of supervisor and supervisory committee, is subject to the approval of the graduate unit in which the student is registered.
Transfer Credit and Exemptions
Transfer credit for graduate work completed in another program is limited to one full course or equivalent, or 25 percent of the course requirements for any degree, whichever is greater, provided that the courses have not been credited towards another degree, diploma, certificate, or any other qualifications. Such credit may be given on the recommendation of the student's graduate unit and with the School's approval, normally upon admission. Exceptions to the limit are allowed when approved for specific degrees.
Students participating in an approved exchange program on the recommendation of their graduate unit may receive transfer credit for up to 50 percent of the course requirements for their degree. They may also complete language requirements while on the exchange. When recommended by the unit and approved by the SGS Dean, that percentage may be exceeded by doctoral students. In all cases transfer credit arrangements for exchange program participants must be approved in advance by the SGS Dean or designate.
Transfer of credit and course exemptions include the following categories:
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Transfer Credit - Course Equivalent: Credit received for course completed in a prior program is considered to be equivalent to course offered by the graduate unit thus reducing the overall course credit requirements for degree.
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Transfer Credit - General Equivalent: Unassigned credit for course not identifiable with course offerings but which is evaluated as being appropriate for academic credit on transfer thus reducing overall course credit requirements for degree.
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Course Exemption: The graduate unit may exempt a student from a specific course requirement permitting the substitution of another course to meet degree requirements. Overall course credit requirements for degree are not reduced.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing refers to academic credit awarded upon admission to a program of study which enables direct entry to an identified higher academic achievement level of the program. Students are eligible for advanced standing if they meet a clearly articulated set of objectives and/or course requirements for an advanced standing option as defined in the graduate program calendar entry. Not every program will offer an advanced standing option. Consult the graduate unit regarding advanced standing options.
Doctor of Philosophy
For specific admission and program requirements, please consult graduate unit entries. The Council of the School of Graduate Studies has recommended that all graduate units offering the PhD design a four-year program that can be completed on a full-time basis by a student who has a master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the intended field of study. Where graduate units are aware that it may be difficult for students to complete their PhD programs within four years, they have been asked to include a statement to that effect in their calendar entries.
Admission Requirements
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Four-Year PhD Program
Students admitted to this program require a University of Toronto master's degree or equivalent with at least B+ standing from a recognized university in a discipline deemed appropriate to the intended field of study.
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Five-Year PhD Program
Students admitted to this program require a four-year University of Toronto bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least A- standing from a recognized university in courses in the relevant discipline. Students who hold a master's degree in another discipline or require further preparation would also normally be admitted to this program.
Registration
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A Doctor of Philosophy student must be regularly registered in the School of Graduate Studies in accordance with the procedures of the General Regulations. PhD students must register for every successive session, including summers, on a full-time basis following their first session of registration unless granted a leave of absence. The minimum period of registration is one academic year, that is, three consecutive sessions.
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A student who is admitted on condition that the requirements for an acceptable master’s degree at another university be completed may be permitted conditional registration, unless this is excluded by the terms of the letter of admission. A student who is conditionally registered must submit to the graduate unit, not later than January 31 of the first year of enrolment, official verification of completion of the requirements for the master’s degree. If verification is not submitted by that date, additional requirements may be added to the PhD program.
Transfers
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Master's to PhD
A student may be recommended for transfer from a master's program to a PhD program. In such cases, the student will transfer to a five-year PhD with the years in the master's program being counted as part of the PhD program. The total number of courses required for the PhD is the sum of the normal master's and PhD course requirements unless otherwise specified by the graduate unit.
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PhD to Master's
Students transferring from the PhD to the master's program must complete all of the normal master's degree requirements, or their equivalent, in order to be awarded the master's degree. These transfers are made on the recommendation of the graduate unit and must be approved by the Vice-Dean. A second University of Toronto master's degree of the same name will not be conferred unless it is undertaken in a different field of study from the first. Students who transfer from the PhD to the master's program will not be permitted to register subsequently in the PhD program within the same graduate unit unless approved by the SGS Admissions and Programs Committee.
Program Requirements
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Approval
A student shall pursue a program of advanced study and research which must be approved by the graduate unit.
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Program
Specific program requirements are set by the graduate units and are found in their respective entries. The thesis topic and the name of the supervisor must be submitted by the middle of the first session of the second year. Graduate units may, at their discretion, require an earlier date.
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Language Requirement
The student must have an adequate knowledge of such language or languages, other than English, as are required by the major graduate unit (see individual graduate unit entries for specific requirements).
- Testing and certification of languages (including French and German) may be administered by the appropriate language department or by the student’s own graduate unit.
- The major graduate unit is responsible for ensuring that an acceptable certificate of language competence is deposited in the official student file.
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Time Limit for Completion of Program Requirements
A student enrolled in a full-time (as opposed to a flexible-time) PhD degree program will be denied further registration in that program and will have his or her eligibility terminated at the end of the third year of registration, in the case of a four-year program, or at the end of the fourth year of registration, in the case of a five-year program, if by that time either
a the student has not completed all requirements for the degree exclusive of thesis research—including course requirements, language requirements, qualifying departmental examinations—or
b the student does not have an approved thesis topic, supervisor, or supervisory committee.
Note: The foregoing time limit does not apply to courses that run continuously throughout the program, e.g., ongoing research seminar courses.In exceptional circumstances, a student who has not met these requirements may be permitted to register in the program for two further sessions at the discretion of the graduate unit concerned. Continuation beyond two sessions will require the approval of both the graduate unit and the SGS Admissions and Programs Committee.
- Completion of the program requirements identified above will signal the achievement of candidacy.
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Thesis
The candidate, through the graduate unit, shall present a thesis embodying the results of original investigation, conducted by the candidate, on the approved topic from the major field. The thesis shall constitute a significant contribution to the knowledge of the field and must be based on research conducted while registered for the PhD program.
A thesis should have a coherent topic with an introduction presenting the general theme of the research and a conclusion summarizing and integrating the major findings. Nonetheless, it may contain a collection of several papers. The collection of papers may be expanded or supplemented by unpublished material, scholarly notes, and necessary appendices. In all theses, pagination should be continuous; there should be a common table of contents and an integrated bibliography for the whole thesis. A thesis must be prepared in a standard format (see National Library guidelines and Guidelines for the Preparation of Theses referred to below).
The thesis should normally be written in English, but with the permission of the School, a graduate unit may permit, or require, students in that unit to write the thesis in French.
In Division I, the humanities, permission may be given for a thesis to be written in a language other than English or French when the language has been approved for use in theses by the graduate unit concerned. Before such permission can be granted, the graduate unit chair must certify in writing to the School that the candidate has passed a supervised essay-type examination, written in English, that demonstrates his or her proficiency in writing correct and idiomatic English prose. A supplementary abstract of about 5,000 words in English or French must form part of a thesis that is written in a language other than English or French, and no language other than English or French may be used for the conduct of final doctoral examinations.
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Time for Completion of Degree
All requirements must be completed within six years from first enrolment for the four-year PhD program and within seven years for the five-year PhD program.
In exceptional circumstances, a candidate who has failed to complete all the requirements for the degree within this period may be considered for a maximum of two one-year extensions provided that the graduate unit concerned approves. To qualify for an extension, the candidate must present to the graduate unit concerned the causes for the delay and evidence of substantial progress on the thesis. A candidate who is granted an extension must register as a full-time student. Any extension granted must be calculated as beginning immediately upon the termination of the permitted periods.
PhD students who have not completed the degree before the time limit for the degree or by the end of the extension period may not enrol further but, after an interval, may apply to be re-instated once only as a candidate for the purpose of presenting a thesis and defending it at a final oral examination. The reinstatement must have the approval of both the graduate unit and SGS. It will be for a maximum of 12 months starting September, January, or May. Reinstatement is normally not approved until the defence has been scheduled. The final oral examination must be held within the 12-month reinstatement period. A student reinstated after the degree time limit will pay a reinstatement fee equivalent to a one session full-time fee (Fall or Winter). No fees will be charged for the sessions after the normal time limit for the degree during which the student was not registered. In the case of a reconvened examination for a student reinstated after the normal time limit for the degree, no fees would be charged, but the student must remain registered.
Flexible-time PhD Degree
Departments may develop, for approval, PhD programs which may be completed on a "flexible-time" basis. Such programs will be offered where there is sufficient demand by practicing professionals for design and delivery of PhD programs that, except for short specified periods of time, permit continued employment in areas related to the fields of research. In these programs, theory and praxis would uniquely engage and inform each other.
The flexible-time PhD differs from the full-time PhD only in design and delivery. Students in a flexible-time program will normally register full-time during the first four years and part-time during subsequent years of the program. Students are required to be registered for every successive session, including summers, following their first session of registration unless granted a leave of absence.
The time limit, between six to eight years, will be specified by the departmental regulations. Extensions are permitted under existing policy; students granted an extension may register full-time or part-time.
Transfers between the full-time PhD program and the flexible-time PhD program will not be permitted.
Final Oral Examination
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The candidate shall defend the thesis at a final oral examination organized by the graduate unit with the cooperation of SGS. The process of scheduling the examination, allowing time for professional appraisal, can be expected to take at least eight weeks at the best of times, and candidates should discuss the timing with the graduate administration of their unit. Candidates should also ascertain whether or not their unit imposes regulations over and above the minimal conditions required by SGS.
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The graduate unit will notify SGS eight weeks prior to the examination when the thesis is ready to go forward for examination. In the absence of any particular local procedure, the candidate’s supervising committee will advise SGS that the thesis is ready to proceed. In rare cases, a thesis may proceed to examination without the approval of the supervising committee: candidates should contact the SGS Vice-Dean, Programs.
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The thesis will be sent to an appraiser external to the University of Toronto, appointed by SGS on the recommendation of the graduate unit. (The Supervisor of the thesis will propose a list of three or more names of possible external appraisers to the graduate coordinator or Chair, who will choose one and send the recommendation to SGS for approval. The graduate unit will certify that the external appraiser has an arm’s-length relationship to the candidate and Supervisor.) The external appraiser should be a recognized expert on the subject of the thesis and should be external to the University as well as to its affiliated teaching hospitals and research institutes. Such an individual must be an associate or full professor at the home institution or, if the individual comes from outside the academic sector, must possess the qualifications to be appointed to an academic position at this level. Arrangements with external appraisers are the responsibility of the graduate unit. In particular, the graduate unit must allow the external appraiser sufficient time to act. The graduate unit must have a copy of the thesis delivered to the appraiser at least six weeks, and preferably longer, in advance of the examination date. Appraisals must be submitted to SGS at least two weeks in advance of the examination date; if they are not, the examination may have to be rescheduled. The graduate unit must also ensure that copies of the thesis are made available to all other voting members of the Examination Committee at least four weeks in advance of the examination date.
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An Examination Committee, appointed by SGS on the recommendation of the graduate unit, will conduct the Final Oral Examination. The Examination Committee must include at least four, but no more than six, voting members: one to three of the voting members will have served on the candidate’s Supervisory Committee, and at least one voting member will not have been closely involved in the supervision of the thesis. Eligible for inclusion in the latter group are the external appraiser (in person or by audio connection), members of the graduate faculty of the candidate’s graduate unit, and members of the graduate faculty of other departments, centres, or institutes of the University. The Examination Committee may include, in addition, up to two non-voting members, who will be members of the graduate faculty of the candidate’s graduate unit or members of the graduate faculty of another graduate unit of the University. A quorum is four voting members. Graduate units must ascertain in advance the willingness of the persons named to act.
The SGS Vice-Dean, Programs, may modify the composition of the Examination Committee to fit exceptional circumstances.
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SGS will appoint a non-voting Chair to the Examination Committee. The Chair will be a full member or member emeritus of the graduate faculty, holding no appointment to the graduate faculty of the candidate’s graduate unit.
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The graduate unit is responsible for scheduling the examination, booking a room, and making appropriate technical arrangements.
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The graduate unit must submit to SGS a Certificate of Completion together with the nomination form confirming completion of all other academic requirements, such as language and field requirements; an abstract of the thesis not longer than 350 words; and a copy of the Examination Program.
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The graduate unit will send a copy of the external appraisal of the thesis to SGS as soon as it is received. The graduate unit is responsible for the distribution of copies of the external appraisal to the candidate (two weeks before the examination) and members of the Examination Committee. To avoid prejudicing the result of the examination, the external appraisal is not to be discussed with the candidate by members of the Examination Committee until the examination takes place, nor should it be distributed beyond that group and the relevant administrative officers.
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Members of the graduate faculty are entitled to attend the examination, and with the permission of the Chair, they may ask questions of the candidate, but they must withdraw before the Committee’s discussion and vote. A qualified observer may attend, subject to the same restrictions, if the graduate unit has received approval for such attendance in writing beforehand from the SGS Vice-Dean, Programs. Otherwise the examination is closed to the public. The vote at the examination takes into account both the thesis and the oral defence itself.
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The Examination Committee represents the SGS Graduate Education Council and through it the University. It is therefore responsible for the standard of the PhD degree in this University. Graduate unit examinations held immediately in advance of the final oral must not therefore interfere with attendance at, or thoroughness of, the final examination.
- The Committee must evaluate the external appraisal of the thesis, which is to be considered only as an individual opinion to be employed as the committee sees fit. It must examine the candidate on the content and implications of the thesis. Where someone other than the candidate is a co-author of any portion of the thesis, the Examination Committee must be satisfied that the candidate's personal contribution to the thesis is sufficient to fulfil the requirements of the PhD degree. In addition to determining the adequacy of the thesis, the committee must satisfy itself that the thesis document meets the proper standards of scholarship.
- The committee possesses the full authority of the School with respect to the examination.
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A quorum for the final examination is four voting members, plus the Examination Committee Chair who has no vote. Voting shall be by signed ballot, and the names of the examiners and their respective votes shall be read to the Examination Committee by the Chair. If a quorum is not present the Chair may delay the examination to obtain a quorum or may postpone the examination to another date.
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The candidate passes on the first examination:
- a if the decision is unanimous, OR
- b if there is not more than one negative vote or abstention.
If there is more than one negative vote or abstention, adjournment is mandatory.
In the event of adjournment, the Examination Committee must provide the candidate, as soon as possible, with a written statement that indicates the reasons for adjournment and the committee’s requirements for the reconvened oral examination. In addition, the Examination Committee must decide the approximate date of the reconvened examination. The time between the adjourned examination and the reconvened examination should be as short as circumstances will permit and in no case shall exceed one year.
At the reconvened examination, no new committee members shall be added, except for necessary replacements. It is the obligation of the examiners to attend the reconvened examination.
- The candidate passes on the reconvened examination:
- a if the decision is unanimous, OR
- b if there is not more than one negative vote or abstention.
No further adjournment will be allowed.
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If minor corrections in style are a condition of acceptance of the thesis, the candidate must complete the corrections within one month of the date of the examination, and the supervisor will inform the candidate of the necessary corrections. The supervisor must notify the School of Graduate Studies directly in writing that the required corrections have been made by the candidate, with a copy of the correspondence sent to the graduate coordinator of the graduate unit, before the candidate is recommended for the degree.
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If minor modifications are a condition of acceptance of the thesis, the Chair of the Examination Committee will appoint a Subcommittee of the Examination Committee (to be approved by the Examination Committee) to supervise the proposed modifications. One member of the Subcommittee is designated by the Chair, with the approval of the Examination Committee, as the Convenor. The Convenor will be responsible for the preparation of a statement detailing the modifications required. Modifications must be completed within three months of the date of the oral examination. The members of the Subcommittee will report on the acceptability of the completed modifications to the Convenor. If all members of the Subcommittee approve the completed modification, the candidate will be passed without the necessity of reconvening the Examination Committee. The Convenor of the Subcommittee must certify in writing to the School of Graduate Studies, within three months of the original examination, that the modifications have or have not been satisfactorily completed. If one or more members of the Subcommittee do not approve the completed modifications, the final oral examination must be reconvened within a year of the date of the original examination.
The Examination Committee must decide the nature of minor modifications, but it is intended that minor modifications should be more than corrections in style and less than major changes in the thesis. A typical example of minor modifications might be clarification of textual material or qualification of research findings and conclusions. The option of acceptance with minor modifications does not apply to the reconvened examination.
If major changes are required, the examination must be adjourned and the Committee reconvened after the changes have been made.
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The University Library authorization form and publication agreement must be signed by the candidate when the final thesis is submitted. The format of the submitted thesis must comply with the School of Graduate Studies guidelines.
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The School requires that every PhD thesis be published substantially as it is accepted.
It is the intention of the University of Toronto that there be no restriction on the distribution and publication of theses. However, in exceptional cases, the author, in consultation with the thesis supervisor and with the approval of the chair of the graduate unit, shall have the right to postpone distribution and publication for a period up to two years from the date of acceptance of the thesis. In exceptional circumstances and on written petition to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, the period might be extended, but in no case for more than five years from the date of acceptance of the thesis unless approved by the SGS Graduate Education Council.
For further details, students should consult the pamphlet, Guidelines for the Preparation of Theses.
If a candidate is not recommended for the degree by the committee in charge of the second examination, the candidate is ineligible for further PhD candidacy at the University. The Examination Committee must provide the candidate, as soon as possible, with a written statement that explains clearly and directly why the examiners found the candidate's performance unsatisfactory on the written and/or oral components of the examination, as may be relevant.
Doctor of Education
The EdD program is designed to provide opportunities for more advanced study for those already engaged in a career related to education. Specific admission and program requirements are available through the graduate units.
Admission Requirements
- A University of Toronto MEd or MA in Education, or its equivalent from a recognized university, in the same area of specialization proposed at the doctoral level, completed with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better;
- Ordinarily, one year of professional preparation for education;
- Successful professional experience in education, or in a relevant field.
- A student may be enrolled in one of the following graduate units:
- Adult Education and Counselling Psychology
- Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
- Human Development and Applied Psychology
- Sociology and Equity Studies in Education
- Theory and Policy Studies in Education
Program of Study
For specific program and registration requirements, consult the home graduate unit.
- Normally, a minimum of one Fall Session and one Winter Session of full-time study must be taken consecutively (i.e., Fall Session - September to December, followed by Winter Session - January to April, or Winter Session - January to April, followed by Fall Session - September to December).
- In most programs, students may begin their studies on a part-time basis.
- Eight half-courses are required for students who have an MEd or MA degree or the equivalent in the same area of specialization proposed at the doctoral level. Upon the recommendation of the home department, students beginning the degree program on a full-time basis can add prerequisite courses to their program. Otherwise, students must take prerequisite courses as “Special Students” at OISE/UT.
- An eight half-course EdD program should include at least four half-courses in the home department except as otherwise stated in departmental program descriptions.
- Students in some departments or specializations will be required to take a comprehensive examination. Consult specific departments for details.
- A thesis embodying the results of original investigation conducted by the student under the direction of an OISE/UT thesis committee. The student must file the names of thesis committee members by April 1 of the year following the period of required full-time study.
- The thesis will report the results of a study, which might address theoretical issues applicable to professional concerns and practice, or which might focus directly on the exploitation of knowledge in order to study or influence aspects of educational practice.
- The thesis must conform to the tenets of scholarly writing in a rigorous style of presentation. All students using human subjects in their thesis research must have their thesis proposals reviewed by the OISE/UT-wide Student Education Ethics Review Committee (SEERC) administered by University of Toronto Research Services (UTRS). Please consult the OISE/UT Guidelines for Theses and Orals regarding thesis and ethical review procedures.
- Students undergo a final oral examination on the content and implications of the thesis, to determine the adequacy of both the thesis and its defence by the student.
- All requirements for the EdD must be completed within six years of first enrolment as an EdD student.
Master of Philosophy
The University of Toronto no longer offers programs of study leading to the degree of Master of Philosophy.
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Master of Arts and Master of Science
Admission Requirements
- Students are admitted under the general regulations.
- If the master’s program is not a continuation of a course of study previously pursued as an undergraduate, or if there are deficiencies in meeting graduate unit admission requirements, prerequisite work may be required and the minimum length of program may be extended.
Program of Study
- Under the direction of one graduate unit, a student in this University shall pursue a program of advanced study approved by the graduate unit.
- All requirements for the degree of MA or M.Sc. must be satisfactorily completed within 5 years from first enrolment if the minimum period of full-time registration is up to 12 months and within 6 years from first enrolment if the minimum period of full-time registration is 16 to 24 months.
For specific admission and program requirements, please see the appropriate graduate unit entry. In advance, prospective students should consult the Coordinator of Graduate Studies of the appropriate graduate unit to ensure that the proper undergraduate courses are being taken in preparation for the master’s program.
Master of Applied Science
The MASc degree is intended primarily for those who wish to prepare for a career in research and/or plan to continue their graduate studies through the PhD degree.
Admission Requirements
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Students are admitted under the general regulations.
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Applicants shall hold the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science of this University or an equivalent degree in engineering. An applicant having a bachelor’s degree in science or applied mathematics may be admitted as a student by the graduate unit concerned.
TA student may be enrolled in one of the following graduate units
- Aerospace Science and Engineering
- Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Geology
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Program of Study
- Under the direction of one graduate unit, a student in this University shall pursue a program of advanced study approved by the graduate unit. Normally the program shall include not more than three full-year courses or equivalent and the preparation of a research thesis, the latter being the major requirement.
- The minimum residence requirement for the degree is two sessions (eight months), and the requirements for the degree must be completed within three calendar years.
The MEng degree is intended primarily for those who wish to pursue advanced study at the master’s level which is especially suited for professional practice.
Admission Requirements
- Students are admitted under the general regulations.
- Applicants shall hold the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science of this University or an equivalent degree in engineering. An applicant having a bachelor’s degree in science or applied mathematics may be admitted as a student by the graduate unit concerned.
- A student may be enrolled in one of the following graduate units:
- Aerospace Science and Engineering
- Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Program of Study
- Under the direction of one graduate unit, a student in this University shall pursue a program of study approved by the graduate unit. The program shall be equivalent in weight to full-time study for at least two sessions (eight months), and may include a project in addition to lecture and laboratory courses.
- There is no general residence requirement for the degree. However, a period of residence may be required, depending on the individual student’s program and experience. This required period shall be as recommended by the graduate unit and approved by the School of Graduate Studies, but shall not exceed two sessions.
- The degree program must be completed within six calendar years of registration.
Master of Health Science
The degree of Master of Health Science is offered in the following graduate units:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Policy, Management and Evaluation
- Medical Science
- Public Health Sciences
- Speech-Language Pathology
Since requirements for these programs differ, students should consult the individual graduate unit entry for details.
Master of Education
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted under the general regulations.
- An appropriate four-year University of Toronto bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent from a recognized university, completed with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. Under exceptional circumstances, for applicants with a three-year degree, equivalency may be demonstrated, for example, through relevant work experience or additional qualifications.
- A year of professional education for teaching, or the equivalent in pedagogical content, is helpful.
- At least one year of relevant, successful, professional experience.
A student may be enrolled in one of the following graduate units:
- Adult Education and Counselling Psychology
- Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
- Human Development and Applied Psychology
- Sociology and Equity Studies in Education
- Theory and Policy Studies in Education
Program of Study
The minimum program requirements for the MEd degree are as follows:
- Under the direction of one graduate unit, a student undertakes one of four options to complete the program.
- Option I—Course Work Plus Comprehensive
5.0 full-course equivalents (FCE) plus a comprehensive examination/requirement.
Option II—Research Project
4.0 full-course equivalents (FCE) plus a research project or a Major Research Paper.
Option III—Thesis
3.0 full-course equivalents(FCE) plus a thesis.
Option IV—Course Work Only
5.0 full-course equivalents (FCE).
The MEd degree program requires that a minimum of half of the courses must be taken in the home department unless otherwise specified by the department.
2. All requirements for the degree must be satisfactorily completed within six years of first enrolment.