Please familiarize yourself with the 69热视频 GPS Regulations on fast-tracking before continuing.
As an MSc student, you can transfer to the PhD program if:
- You have a CGPA of 3.5 or higher out of 4.0 at the Master's level*
- You have the recommendation of your Advisory Committee that you are an appropriate candidate for PhD studies.
- You must have completed a minimum of 2 full-time聽terms in the Master's program (excluding the summer term) and up to a maximum of 4 full-time terms.
- You have completed or are in the process of completing, at the time of application, the 9 required聽course credits and at least one of the core courses (for example: PATH 613/620)
*MSc students who wish to pursue a PhD but who have not obtained the minimum GPA in their MSc course work while in the Department must submit a Master's thesis and then apply to the PhD program.
If approved for fast-tracking, the student will enter the doctoral program at the PhD2 level.
Steps to transfer:
At the first committee meeting, the MSc student must express their interest in transferring to the PhD program. The advisory committee will then respond by providing a written recommendation for/against the transfer.
If a positive recommendation is put forward and the student satisfies all the requirements above, the student must then formally apply to the PhD program on Slate. A candidate for transfer must聽submit an application聽to the doctoral聽program according to normal procedures and deadlines (Note: as a fast-track applicant, you do NOT have to submit supporting documents or pay the application fee).聽