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M.Sc. - What can you expect in terms of timelines?

Register for the following before the begining of each semester:
  • UNIV*7510 (Full time Registation)
  • UNIV*7500 (Research/Writing)
  • Plus any additional courses discussed with your advisor
*Hold an Advisory Committee meeting once per year.  Your first advisory committee meeting will follow your CHEM*7940 seminar in your second semester.

Semester 1

Semester 2:

  • Register for CHEM*7940 Seminar
  • Book and confirm your CHEM*7940 seminar with your Advisory Committee, the Course Coordinator and the Graduate Program Assistant
  • Think about the format, structure, content, literature, research proposal etc. for the CHEM*7940 written Research Proposal. This should occur within the first 6 weeks
  • Prepare and present an oral presentation of your research seminar (to be completed before classes have finished).
  • Attend all of the CHEM*7940 and CHEM*7950 Seminars througout the semester.
For more information on your seminar, please visit: CHEM*7940 (M.Sc. Seminar)

Semester 3* and 4

  • Continue course work
  • Concentrate on research
  • Develop research proposal
* If you are considering a direct transfer from your M.Sc. to the Ph.D. Program, consult with your advisor.  If you both agree, please contact GWC2 Administrative Assitant at gwc@uoguelph.ca for additional information.  To apply you will need to have completed at least 2 lectures plus CHEM*7940.

Semester 5:

  • Complete research
  • Begin writing thesis
  • Obtain procedures for thesis writing

Semester 6:

EARLY IN THE SEMESTER:
  • Register for CHEM*7980 (M.Sc. defence).
  • Apply to convocate via WebAdvisor or by filling out the Application to Graduation Form and delivering it to
  • With the Graduate Program Assistant, ensure that all necessary paperwork is in place for your defence.
  • Make sure you essentially have a final version of your thesis, make copies and submit to your Advisory Committee for comments, corrections and approval (requires a signed Exam Request Form)
  • Schedule and confirm the arrangements for your defence with your Examination Committee, the Graduate Coordinator (or alternate Chair) and the Graduate Program Assistant.
  • Plan for the oral presentation portion of the defence
  • Anticipate some of the questions (your advisory committe and fellow graduate students can help you with this).
  • Defend :)
Current Graduate Students