Under the guidance of a Supervisor, the student carries out a research study in an approved subject area. Following the completion of course requirements, a thesis presenting the student's original research work is presented to the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office and evaluated by one examiner.
The Time Limitation for degree completion must be respected by all graduate students in our program. According to the Time Limitation Policy, candidates for master's degrees must complete the degree within three years of initial registration. It's important for students to be aware of their program progression, and when they will reach the time limit for completing their degree requirements, and of how enforcement of the Time Limitation Policy could affect them.
Course Requirements
M.Sc. students need a total of 45 credits to complete the program.
Additional fees will be charged for courses taken which are not required.
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Course Coordinator: Susanne Bechstedt A passing grade at the graduate level is B- (65%) or higher |
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Seminar Attendance: Students are required to attend a minimum of 12 seminars per course in order to receive a passing grade. The Seminars in Cell Biology courses must be taken in consecutive terms. Seminars attended must be:
Attendance forms must be completed for each seminar. At the end of the term, students must submit all attendance forms to the GPC. An e-mail will be sent in advance of the submission deadline. Related Seminars at McGill: Seminars offered by other departments are also advertised on McGill Channels. |
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Approximately three months before submission of their thesis, M.Sc. students must successfully present a M.Sc. Seminar. The seminar evaluation sheet can be found on the Forms & Guidelines page. Students must register for the course in the term in which they intend to complete the MSc seminar. For example; if a student plans to give their MSc Seminar in February, they must register for ANAT 601 by the add/drop deadline for the Winter registration period, or else they will be charged late registration fees. In addition, if a student registers for ANAT 601 but is not prepared to present their seminar in that given term, they must contact the Graduate Program Coordinator to request a grade extension, and then present the seminar in the following term. ► When? The seminar should take place approximately three months before initial thesis submission, and after the second advisory committee meeting. Where? All students (including those who work in a laboratory off campus) must hold their seminar in the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building.
► Where does the evaluation form get submitted? The fully completed and signed evaluation form must be uploaded to myProgress for GPD approval. Once this is done, the milestone will be updated. |
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Upon consultation with their supervisor, students may select a 3 credit complementary course (500-600 level) outside of this list, but it must be offered by the departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Experimental Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, or other graduate courses from the medical and allied sciences A passing grade at the graduate level is B- (65%) or higher |
Recommended Course Selection
The department suggests the following course selection shown in the tables below. However, students should consult with their supervisor and mentor when registering for courses.
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*Students must register for the course in the term in which they intend to complete the MSc seminar. For example; if a student plans to give their MSc Seminar in February, they must register for ANAT 601 by the add/drop deadline for the winter registration period, or else they will be charged late registration fees. In addition, if a student registers for ANAT 601 but is not prepared to present their seminar in that given term, they must contact the Graduate Program Coordinator to request a grade extension, and then present the seminar in the following term.