Programs

Whether you are pursuing your Master’s or your Doctoral degree, the INS program tailors a path to your academic and research interests.

INS Guidelines for graduate students

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Master's Degrees

There are three degree options for master's INS students:

  • Master of Applied Science (MASc)
    • Minimum 36 units elective course work from at least 2 different academic units
    • Two graduate on-campus courses; Four additional graduate courses
    • Thesis
  • Master of Arts (MA)
    • Minimum 36 units elective course work from at least 2 different academic units
    • Two graduate on-campus courses; Four additional graduate courses
    • Thesis
  • Master of Science (MSc)
    • Minimum 36 units elective course work from at least 2 different academic units
    • Two graduate on-campus courses; Four additional graduate courses
    • Thesis

INS Master's Degree Timeline

Terms 1–3 Course work
Term 4–6 Thesis Course
Term 6 Thesis Defence

Doctoral Degree

Successful completion of all the program requirements will result in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.

  • Minimum of 30 units with course work from at least 2 different academic units
  • Two graduate on-campus courses
  • Two additional graduate courses
  • Comprehensive Exam
  • Thesis

INS Doctoral Degree Timeline

Terms 1–5 Course work
Term 6 Comprehensive Exam
Terms 7+ (up to maximum of 15 terms total) Thesis + Thesis Defence