The Department offers programs leading to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. Admission and degree requirements for the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs are described below. Students should also read the School of Graduate Studies' regulations in the Graduate Calendar. These regulations are a minimum only and admission to the Department is competitive and usually requires higher standards. Admission to the M.Sc.
Program is on a competitive basis.
Students are normally accepted into a one academic year program. Two approved half year courses are considered the equivalent of a full year course. Courses are selected from the Graduate course offerings in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator and other members of the Department. A few of these are indicated further on in the brochure. In selecting a program of courses, students should take into account whether or not they seek to gain admission to the Ph.D program.