Applications for admission should be submitted online.

Applicants other than graduates of the University of Saskatchewan must arrange for official transcripts of their academic records from each institution attended to be sent directly to the Graduate Chair of the academic unit in which they wish to work.

At least three confidential letters of recommendation are to be submitted online. These letters should be from professors or others acquainted sufficiently with the applicant's training and experience to express an opinion on the applicant's ability to undertake graduate training.

Some academic units require applicants to take the Graduate Record Examination, National Program for Graduate School Selection and to obtain a satisfactory score on the aptitude test, or the Advanced Test, or both. The academic units concerned will inform the prospective applicants of this condition. Arrangements for these tests should be made early in the year by students who expect to start graduate work the following September. Inquiries about the tests should be addressed to G.R.E., Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6000, Princeton, New Jersey, 08541-6000. For information on tests and test dates see the GRE website.

An application is submitted online for the academic unit in which the applicant wishes to work. The academic unit will have a recommendation concerning acceptance or non-acceptance to the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Applicants will be advised of academic unit decision. If the academic unit recommends acceptance, the application is referred to the College of Graduate Studies and Research Office for further action. Non-acceptance of an applicant often depends on considerations other than those listed in the section on Graduate Admission Requirements. These include availability of facilities for the type of research which the applicant wishes to pursue and of a member of the graduate faculty with time to supervise the proposed research. Applicants should not apply to more than one academic unit at the same time. Successful applicants receive a letter of acceptance signed by the Associate Dean. Any special conditions pertaining to the student's admission are noted in the letter.

Applicants who need financial support through scholarships, teaching assistantships and fellowships, research assistantships, etc., in order to undertake graduate work should correspond with the Graduate Chair of the academic unit in which they wish to study or the professors whom they anticipate will supervise their research work. 

Graduate Application Fee

Applicants for admission or re-admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research are required to submit a non-refundable application fee of $75. This should be in the form of a certified cheque or money order, in Canadian funds only, made payable to the University of Saskatchewan or payable online at the point of application.

Students on campus can come to the College of Graduate Studies and Research office to pay by Visa, Mastercard, or Interac. This service is offered to Graduate applicants. A receipt will be given (once approved by credit company) which student can then show to their prospective academic unit.

Deadlines for Application for Admission

The College of Graduate Studies and Research normally admits applicants to commence in September of each year. However, some academic units may consider applicants to commence in January or May.

When determining the lead-time needed to complete all the admission requirements by the date of the first expected registration, the following factors should be considered:

It can take up to 6 months after the receipt of the official letter of offer for international students to get a student visa and be allowed to enter Canada.

It can take up to 4 weeks for international applicants to receive their official letter of offer by surface mail. Because of the expense, the College of Graduate Studies and Research cannot courier the official letter of offer to the applicant.

Some academic units only process applications at certain times of the year. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that applicants contact the academic unit to determine the unit's deadline dates for applications.

Special Case applications can take from 6 to 8 months to process because of the complexity and detail of the application process.

Due to limitations of resources including space and supervisor availability, it may not be possible to admit all qualified applicants.

The requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research are as follows:

1. Applicants must hold an Honours baccalaureate from a college or university of acceptable standing, and equivalent to the degree at this university that is required for admission to the proposed type of graduate work, or have training equivalent to that required for such a degree. An applicant with a three-year Bachelor's degree following Senior Matriculation or four years of study following Junior Matriculation is not eligible for admission. Applicants holding a four-year Bachelor's degree of this university may be admitted to the college if they have had sufficient specialization in their chosen field to require less than 18 credit units to meet the required level of specialization.
2. Applicants must show promise of ability to pursue satisfactorily advanced study and research, as judged by their previous scholastic records or otherwise.
3. Applicants should have adequate preparation to enter upon graduate study in their chosen field. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement but meet requirements 1 and 2 may still be admitted provided deficiencies can be rectified by taking some courses either prior to or in parallel with graduate courses.
4. The language of instruction and examination at the University of Saskatchewan is English. Therefore, applicants for admission whose first language is not English must present evidence of proficiency in English prior to initial registration. The approved tests of English proficiency are the Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL (minimum score – 550 [paper based] or 213 [computer based] or 80 [iBT, with minimum of 20 of each skill areas]), Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees - CanTEST (minimum score - Band 4.5), International English Language Testing System - IELTS (minimum score - Band 6.5) and the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery - MELAB (minimum score - 85). Test scores must be forwarded directly to Admissions, College of Graduate Studies and Research, by the testing centre, to be received no later than the date of initial registration. TOEFL scores are only valid for 2 years after the test date. Language Proficiency tests are only valid for two years after the testing date. Prospective students may also fulfill the English proficiency requirement through successful completion of the ESL program (Level 50: Advanced) at the University of Saskatchewan Language Centre.
5. Depending on the research being done, graduate students may be asked to sign an agreement to hold confidential certain information or data which will be made available to them as part of their research training or because of an employment relationship with a particular project.
6. Prospective graduate students who are full-time employees of the university should seek information on the university's policy in this area, available at the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

Applicants admitted to the College of Graduate Studies and Research are classified into one of several groups, depending on their preparation for graduate work and the type of graduate work they propose to do.

Fully-Qualified Applicant

Applicants who have an Honours B.A. or B.Sc. degree from this university, or a baccalaureate with Distinction from a professional college of this university, or equivalent standing from another university, and who intend to proceed with graduate work closely related to that for which they received their baccalaureate fall directly into this category. Students from this university, or any other university with equivalent standards of grading, who have a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% during the last 60 credit units or equivalent in their undergraduate study are usually included in this group. Special case admissions require a 75% average. Interdisciplinary admissions require an 80% average.

Conditional Admission

An offer of admission will be conditional until the presentation of the required documentation, when a student is recommended for admission prior to one of the following:
a) The completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree
b) Proof of English Language proficiency
c) Required transcripts are available

Registration in the program will not be allowed until such documentation is available and provides satisfactory information. Students who have fulfilled all requirements for the degree but who have not yet graduated must provide official certification from an
appropriate university official that all degree requirements have been completed.

Probationary Status

Applicants whose academic qualifications are difficult to assess or whose qualifications are marginal for admission to a graduate program may be admitted on a probationary status to a program. Applicants in this category may be required to take a certain
numbers of preparatory courses to improve their qualifications. In this case they will be required to pay additional fees. The student’s status is reviewed after a specified amount of academic work is completed. If progress is satisfactory the academic unit in which the
student is working or the Advisory Committee may recommend to the CGSR that the student proceed in a fully-qualified category.

Students who do not achieve the probationary conditions may withdraw voluntarily or failing this, will be required to discontinue. In certain exceptional situations, the academic unit may extend the probationary period with a new set of conditions, agreed to by the student and by CGSR.

Applicants who are increasing their professional competence by completing the courses required for a postgraduate diploma. Applicants admitted in the Postgraduate Diploma program must have a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 65% during the last 60 credit units or equivalent of undergraduate study.

Exchange Graduate Applicant

Students who are registered in a degree program at another university and who are engaged in course or research work at the University of Saskatchewan to be credited toward their degree program. Admission in this category requires the recommendation of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research (or designate) of the institution at which the student is registered for a degree, showing that the work undertaken at the University of Saskatchewan is approved for credit at that institution. There are not normally any additional admission requirements.

The University of Regina students intending to take a course at the University of Saskatchewan should use the Saskatchewan Universities Graduate Agreement (SUGA) request form available through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, The University of Regina and from the College of Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Saskatchewan.

Full-time, fully qualified graduate students at other universities in Western Canada may take courses at the University of Saskatchewan which are required for their program of studies but not available at their home university (normal maximum 6 credit units). A Western Dean's Agreement Authorization Form must be obtained and signed at the home university, then submitted to the host department at the University of Saskatchewan.

Full-time, fully qualified graduate students at other universities in Canada may take courses at the University of Saskatchewan which are required for their program of studies but not available at their home university (normal maximum 6 credit units.) A Canadian University Transfer Agreement (CUGTA) Form must be obtained and signed at the home university, then submitted to the host department at the University of Saskatchewan.

Non-Degree Applicant

Applicants qualified to take selected graduate courses, but not working towards a postgraduate diploma or degree. Courses taken on a non-degree basis do not necessarily reduce the admission requirements or program requirements should the student decide subsequently to apply to a degree program at the University of Saskatchewan. Those who wish to take graduate courses on a non-degree basis must meet regular admission requirements (obtain form GSR105 Permission to take a Graduate Course on a Non-degree Basis and a registration form from the College of Graduate Studies and Research Office). Admission is valid for 3 academic terms.

The College of Graduate Studies and Research encourages re-alignment of traditional disciplines into new patterns, crossing academic unit boundaries where this will foster new areas of learning. To facilitate this the College of Graduate Studies and Research provides opportunities for students to develop Individual Interdisciplinary Programs leading to the Postgraduate Diploma, M.A., M.Sc. and Ph.D. Degrees. Information on the academic requirements for these degrees is provided under designated sections in the Graduate Studies and Research section of this page.

Students in interdisciplinary graduate programs are not restricted by traditional academic boundaries.

Many academic units have graduate programs that allow sufficient flexibility to students to complete an interdisciplinary program while enjoying affiliation with an established unit. Individual Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs are not intended to compete with or replace these programs.

The individual interdisciplinary graduate program is administered by the College of Graduate Studies and Research through the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee. Students interested in graduate interdisciplinary programs are advised to consult with the Chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee and visit the Interdisciplinary website for information on program requirements and on the procedure to be followed in developing their program proposal.

The Supervisor and Advisory Committee are responsible for working with the student to produce the application and program proposal. The application should include: program Supervisor, members of Advisory Committee, course descriptions including complete details on INTD 898 Special Topics and INTD 990 Seminar courses, detailed research proposal identifying the expected outcome of project and approval for the Ethics Committee, sources of support - financial and physical, and any other details the Chair or Committee may require. In the case of the INTD 990 Seminar course, students are expected to attend the Interdisciplinary Seminar series, as well as participate in specific seminars designated by the student's Supervisor. The program proposal must identify proposed courses to be taken at other institutions and sources of funding to support related travel. The completed program proposal will be reviewed by the Chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee, and if acceptable, will be submitted to the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee for approval. To be considered "interdisciplinary", the proposed program must integrate course work and research into a concise program that is not available within the traditional academic setting. As well, the proposed program should not attempt to provide a graduate studies opportunity within a discipline where such graduate studies opportunities are not currently available.

Depending on the individual interdisciplinary graduate program being pursued, various specialized courses are available. See Interdisciplinary Studies in the Course Descriptions section.

Programs leading to a Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.) are available in a number of academic units. They are designed particularly for people who have been away from university for some time and wish to broaden their knowledge at the graduate level on subjects peculiar to their professional interests. Full-time attendance for a regular academic session (September to April inclusive), or its equivalent, may be required by the academic unit. Research is not a basic part of such programs, although candidates in some fields may be given the opportunity to become acquainted with research techniques.

The general regulations applicable to P.G.D. programs are as follows:

Admission

• Bachelor's degree (professional college with specialization in some subject or discipline comparable to that required for a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree from the University of Saskatchewan, and a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% in each of the final two years of their undergraduate program.
• Some departments and professional colleges may require professional experience and credit for particular undergraduate courses related to the proposed program.
• A student admitted to a P.G.D. program who wishes to transfer to a Master’s program must meet the following criteria:
• At the invitation of the academic unit, a transfer to a Master’s program can be made by completing 15 credit units (for transfer to Master’s with thesis) or 18-21 credit units (for transfer to Master’s with project) of 800 level coursework with a cumulative weighted average of 80% and no grade below 75%.
• An admission cumulative weighted average of at least 70% will be considered fully qualified to a P.G.D. program. Therefore if a grade of 70% or higher in each of the courses is attained that student may transfer at any time (upon academic unit recommendation and College of Graduate Studies and Research approval) to a Master's program. The Master’s degree can then be obtained by completing the remaining requirements, e.g., thesis, project and/or additional courses, provided the time limits for a Master's program are respected. Additional fees will apply.
• A person who has received a P.G.D. may be admitted subsequently to a Master’s program. Relevant course work completed to fulfill the P.G.D. program requirements may be taken into account in determining the requirements for the Master’s program. Regular Master’s admission and minimum program requirements are applicable. There may be additional course requirements, depending upon the pertinence, level and currency of the P.G.D. course work. The amount of course work required will be determined on an individual basis through recommendation of the academic unit and approval of the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

• A P.G.D. program consists of 30 credit units, at least 18 of which are at the 800 level in the same field of study.
• All requirements for a P.G.D. must be completed within a five-year time period. This time is measured from the date of registration in the first course work which applies to the P.G.D. program.

• Students and academic units are jointly responsible for insuring that the unit sends the appropriate documents to the College of Graduate Studies and Research Office when program requirements have been completed.
• Upon submission of the GSR 300.4 form, the P.G.D. is awarded to a student who passes all the courses of an approved program with a grade of at least 60% in each course and an average of at least 65% for all courses.

Master's Degree with Thesis

Master's Degree with Project

Project programs leading to the M.Agr., M.B.A., M.C.Ed., M.Ed., M.Eng., M.I.T., M.Math., M.Mus., M.N., M.P.Acc., M.P.H., M.P.T., M.Vet.Sc., and to the M.A. degrees in Economics, English and Sociology are also available. These degrees are intended to serve the needs of students who wish to obtain advanced knowledge in a specialized field, but who do not require traditional research training. All project degree programs include as a requirement the project course (992) or publishable paper (993). In most programs the project course (992) is in addition to the usual 30 credit units required. Other special conditions are mentioned within the Programs by Area section.

After an applicant has been admitted to the College of Graduate Studies and Research, the principal academic unit submits on the student's behalf a recommended Program of Studies. This should be done as soon as possible on the Graduate Student Information System (GSIS), and not later than twelve months after the time of first registration.

The project course (992) must be completed in one or two graduate terms depending on full-time or part-time status. Students who are registered full-time in the project course without coursework will be required to complete the project in one graduate term; those students who are registered full-time in the project course with coursework or are registered part-time will be required to complete the project within two Graduate Terms. Master's project students register in the project course (992) or publishable paper (993) only when they begin work on it.

These time guidelines for the project course do not pertain to M.Vet.Sc., M.B.A., or M.P.Acc. students.

Master's Degree Coursed-based Option

Many departments offer course-based programs in addition to thesis-based or project-based route.  The course-based Master's program will provide graduates with advanced academic training.  In such programs the emphasis is on coursework.  Details may be obtained from the departments concerned.

Special Case Admissions

Transfer from Master's to Ph.D.

Residency Requirements

Time Limit

Transfer Credits

Academic Standards

Languages

Ethics

Ethics approval is required for all research involving animals or humans. A copy of the Ethics approval letter must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies and Research prior to the defence for a thesis-based program and prior to application to graduate for a project-based program.

GSR 960.0, Introduction to Ethics and Integrity, is a required course for all first year graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan.  The purpose of this course is to discuss ethical issues that graduate students may face during their time at the University.  In addition to GSR 960, students may need to also take GSR 961 or GSR 962.  The student's Advisory Committee will review the student's research area and determine whether or not the student needs to take GSR 961, Ethics in Human Research, and GSR 962, Ethics in Animal Research.

Thesis and Project Requirements

Copies of the Thesis

Copyright and Subsequent Use of Theses and Projects

Recommendation for Award of Degree

A student who receives this degree must have demonstrated proficiency in some broad subject of learning and ability to initiate and evaluate work in this field. Furthermore, the student must have shown the ability to work independently in the chosen field and must have made an original contribution of significance to the advancement of knowledge. The following technical requirements stated or implied are minimum requirements for all candidates for the degree.

Admission

Supervision

Special Case Admissions

Residency Requirements

Time Limit

Transfer Credits

Academic Standards

Languages

Ethics

Ethics approval is required for all research involving animals or humans. A copy of the Ethics approval letter must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies and Research prior to the defence.

GSR 960.0, Introduction to Ethics and Integrity, is a required course for all first year graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan.  The purpose of this course is to discuss ethical issues that graduate students may face during their time at the University.  In addition to GSR 960, students may need to also take GSR 961 or GSR 962.  The student's Advisory Committee will review the student's research area and determine whether or not the student needs to take GSR 961, Ethics in Human Research, and GSR 962, Ethics in Animal Research.

Qualifying Examination for Ph.D. Students

Comprehensive Examination and Candidacy

Thesis

The thesis, based upon original investigation, must demonstrate mature scholarship and critical judgement on the part of the candidate, as well as familiarity with tools and methods of research in the candidate's special field. To be acceptable, it must be a worthwhile contribution to knowledge, and warrant publication in whole or in part. It must comply with specifications described in the Guidelines For Preparation of a Thesis.

Thesis preparation involves a long-term commitment through the stages of preparing a research proposal, completing a literature review, developing methodology, carrying out research and writing the results. Throughout this process the student will maintain contact with the Supervisor, as well as the Advisory Committee. When, in the opinion of the student and the Supervisor, the work is virtually complete and ready for defence, the student will submit a draft of the thesis, substantially in its final form, to the Supervisor. The Supervisor will review the thesis, making any appropriate suggestions to the student and will then submit it to the Advisory Committee. It is the student's responsibility to make available the number of copies needed by the Advisory Committee. When the Advisory Committee has agreed the manuscript is ready for examination the candidate will receive permission to make the final copies required for the Examining Committee.

The Examining Committee consists of at least six persons, as follows: the External Examiner, the Supervisor, three members of the Advisory Committee (including the Cognate member), and the academic unit Head, or designate, who will chair that part of the defence devoted to questioning the candidate.

Permanent members of the candidate's academic unit and of related units may be invited to attend the examination. The Dean of Graduate Studies and Research or designate will chair the Examining Committee. A recommendation providing the Dean with a minimum of three suitable persons from whom the Dean may select an External Examiner, is made by the academic unit Head. The Dean invites the External Examiner. All program requirements are verified by the Dean or designate before the invitation is extended to the External Examiner. The External Examiner shall not have been associated with the preparation of the thesis in any way and shall have no conflict of interest regarding the student or the Supervisor on any aspect of the research itself.

When the thesis is ready for defence, two unbound copies are submitted to the College of Graduate Studies and Research for distribution to the External Examiner and Chair of the Defence. All committee members must also receive an unbound copy. These are circulated by the academic unit Head to the other members of the Examining Committee and such other members of the unit as time permits.

The Ph.D. thesis defence, which is an oral examination, is usually scheduled three to four weeks after the thesis has been submitted to the External Examiner. A candidate who anticipates formal award of the degree at a particular Convocation must ensure that two copies of the thesis, suitable for examination, are taken to the College of Graduate Studies and Research Office in sufficient time to permit the examination process to be completed prior to the deadlines established by the College of Graduate Studies and Research.  Students should allow for a minimum of four weeks.

A Dissertation Summary is distributed to the Examining Committee at the time of the examination. It is the responsibility of the candidate in consultation with the research Supervisor to prepare the Dissertation Summary and related material and to submit it to the Dean seven working days prior to the oral. Students are advised to consult with the College of Graduate Studies and Research Office on this matter at least one month prior to the exam.

It is the responsibility of the student who may have any disability that could interfere with his/her conduct or ability to respond to questioning at an oral defence, to reveal the extenuating circumstances in sufficient time prior to the defence to allow the Examining Committee and the College of Graduate Studies and Research to take measures to mitigate the situation at the oral exam. The student must inform his/her Supervisor or Graduate Chair, who in turn must inform the College of Graduate Studies and Research of any potential problem.

A brief evaluation of the Ph.D. thesis must be submitted by the External Examiner to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research indicating that the thesis examination should take place as scheduled. This evaluation must be in the hands of the Dean or designate before the examination takes place.

After the thesis examination, a certification form stating the Committee's decision and signed by members of the Committee, is given to the Dean, or designate, who is present at the examination.

Where the Committee's decision is not unanimous, the majority view will prevail provided that the External Examiner shares the majority view. Where the External examiner does not share the majority view, the examination shall be adjourned and the Dean will review the situation and establish appropriate procedures to resolve the matter. Unless the examination is adjourned for such a reason, the decision of the Examining Committee is final.

It is normal for the Examining Committee to require at the time of the examination that revisions be made to the thesis before final submission. The Examining Committee will establish procedures and name the person(s) responsible for ensuring that the revisions are carried out completely. Candidates are expected to make the revisions promptly. Failure to do so could jeopardize successful completion of the degree.

The candidate must submit the thesis electronically and supply the College of Graduate Studies and Research office with one unbound copy of the thesis. Instructions for electronic submission are found on the College website. Candidates should also consult the College Convocation Officer for details.

The College of Graduate Studies and Research office will arrange for the microfilming of the thesis by the National Library of Canada, for the publication of the abstract in the journal Dissertation Abstracts, and for the storage of the original copy of the thesis. Students are responsible for reimbursing the college for microfilming costs.

The regulations concerning copyright and subsequent use of a thesis are the same as for a Master's thesis (see applicable section on Requirements for Master's Degrees).

Bound Thesis Submission

Publication

Recommendations for Award of Degrees

Graduate students are also advised to obtain copies of the following publications: Guidelines for the Various Parties Involved in Graduate Student Project and Thesis Research; Graduate Student Handbook; Guidelines for Preparation of a Thesis. All of these graduate publications and the College of Graduate Studies and Research Policy and Procedures Manual are available for viewing at www.usask.ca/cgsr. An Intellectual Properties Policy (Graduate Students) was approved in 1996 and is available at http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/current_students/student_responsibility/ip.php.

Special permission may be granted for a four-month extension in a P.G.D., Master's or Ph.D. program. It is the student's responsibility to apply to the academic unit for a time extension by completing form GSR 205 and setting out a timeline for completion of the diploma or degree requirements. The academic unit will forward form GSR205 with a recommendation to the College of Graduate Studies and Research Office. Students are advised in writing by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research of acceptance or rejection of this recommendation. Only in most unusual circumstances will a further four-month extension be granted.

Members of Convocation of the University of Saskatchewan or faculty members may apply or may be nominated for the award of an earned D.Sc. or D.Litt. based on the high standard of their published works and related international stature in their particular fields of research. Persons wishing to apply or to nominate an individual for such an award should write to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research for a copy of the regulations concerning the submission of an application and the subsequent evaluation of the applicant's scholarly work.

Approved graduate programs exist in the following departments arranged by Disciplinary Areas

Humanities & Fine Arts

Life Sciences

Physical & Engineering Sciences

Social Sciences A

Social Sciences B

Many of the courses have specifically stated prerequisites. Under exceptional circumstances, prerequisites may be waived as approved by the academic unit.

Not all courses described are given in any one academic year.  As of 2005-2006, certain course abbreviations have changed. Students with credit for a course under its former label may not take the relabelled course for credit.

900-level Courses

GSR 980 Courses
These courses are non-credit courses, not associated with any specific department, but available on recommendation by the student's Advisory Committee to all registered graduate students. There are no tuition fees, provided the student is registered for other courses. Students must officially register in order to attend. These courses do not reduce the course requirements for a graduate degree.

990 Course
Most Master's and Ph.D. programs include a requirement that students register in a 990 seminar course. There is no tuition fee for the 990 course, provided students are registered for other courses. The 990 course carries no credit unit weight and does not reduce course requirements in the required program of study. Unless otherwise specified, a course numbered 990 and described as a seminar does not involve examinations and has no credit attached to it, although a student is required to attend and to participate in the discussions. Students must register in the 990 course at the time of first registration in any program containing a 990 component. This registration must be continuous until they have completed requirements for the course. Once credit has been received, no further registration in the 990 course will be either required or allowed. These seminar courses vary considerably in content. All include reports and discussions on current developments, research and methodology in the field, and all include requirements for student participation and presentations.

992, 993, 994, 995, 996 Courses
All students who are working on their thesis register for 994/995 (Master's Programs) or 996 (Ph.D. Programs). Project courses for students registered in Master's programs without thesis are numbered 992 (project) or 993 (publishable paper). The times and rooms at which courses meet are posted by the academic unit prior to the beginning of a term.

College of Graduate Studies & Research Courses

GSR courses, which are non-credit courses, are not associated with any specific academic unit, but are available on recommendation by the student's Advisory Committee to all registered graduate students. There are no tuition fees for these courses, provided the student is registered for other courses. Students must officially register for these courses in order to attend. These courses do not reduce the course requirements for a graduate degree.

College of Graduate Studies and Research courses are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the Course & Program Catalogue under the following subject headings:

• Accounting (ACC, MPAC)
• Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering (ABE)
• Agricultural Economics (AGEC)
• Agricultural Medicine (AGMD)
• Anatomy and Cell Biology (ACB)
• Animal Science (ANSC)
• Anthropology (ANTH)
• Applied Microbiology (APMC)
• Archaeology (ARCH)
• Art (ART)
• Art History (ARTH)
• Biochemistry (BIOC)
• Biology (BIOL)
• Biomedical Engineering (BIOE)
• Business Administration (MBA)
• Chemical Engineering (CHE)
• Chemistry (CHEM)
• Civil and Geological Engineering (CE)
• Classical Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS)
• Classics (Contact the Department of History)
• Clinical Research (CLR)
• Commerce (COMM)
• Community Health and Epidemiology (CHEP)
• Computer Science (CMPT)
• Drama (DRAM)
• Economics (ECON)
• Education:
  • Continuing Education (ECNT)
  • Curriculum Studies (ECUR) 
  • Education (ERES, EDUC) 
  • Educational Administration (EADM) 
  • Educational Communications and Technology (ECMM) 
  • Educational Foundations (EFDT)  
  • Educational Psychology and Special Education (EPSE) 
  • Indian and Northern Education (EIND)  
  • Special Education (EEXC)
• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Engineering Physics (EP)
• English (ENG)
• Environmental Engineering (ENVE)
• Finance and Management Science (FIN)
• Food Science (FDSC)
• French (FREN)
• General Engineering (GE)
• Geography (GEOG)
• Geological Sciences (GEOL)
• Geophysics (GEOL)
• German (GERM)
• Graduate Studies and Research (GSR)
• History (HIST)
• Industrial Relations (INDR)
• Interdepartmental (ITDL)
• Interdisciplinary Studies (INTD)
• International Trade
• Kinesiology (KIN)
• Large Animal Clinical Sciences (VLAC)
• Law (LAW)
• Management (MGT)
• Marketing (MKT)
• Mathematics (MATH)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Medicine (MED)
• Microbiology and Immunology (MCIM)
• Music (MUS)
• Music Applied (MUAP)
• Music Education (EMUS)
• Native Studies (NS)
• Nursing (NURS)
• Nutrition (NUTR)
• Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences (OBGY)
• Pathology (PATH)
• Pharmacology (PCOL)
• Pharmacy (PHAR)
• Philosophy (PHIL)
• Physical Therapy (PTH)
• Physics and Engineering Physics (PHYS)
• Physiology (PHSI)
• Plant Sciences (PLSC)
• Political Studies (POLS)
• Psychiatry (PSIA)
• Psychology (PSY)
• Public Health (PUBH)
• Public Policy (PUBP)
• Rehabilitation Medicine (REHM)
• Religious Studies (RLST)
• Remote Sensing (RESE)
• School and Counselling Psychology (SCP)
• Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSAC)
• Sociology (SOC)
• Soil Science (SLSC)
• Spanish (SPAN)
• Statistics (STAT)
• Surgery (SURG)
• Toxicology (TOX)
• Ukrainian (UKR)
• Veterinary Biomedical Sciences (VBMS)
• Veterinary Interdepartmental (VINT)
• Veterinary Microbiology (VTMC)
• Veterinary Pathology (VTPA)
• Women and Gender Studies (WGST)

The following describes the relationship between literal descriptors and percentage scores for courses in the College of Graduate Studies and Research:

90-100 Exceptional

A superior performance with consistent strong evidence of

• Percentage scores of at least 70% are required for a minimal pass performance in undergraduate courses taken by graduate students;
• Percentage scores of at least 70% are required for a minimal pass performance for each course which is included in a Ph.D. program;
• Graduate courses for which students receive grades of 60-69% are minimally acceptable in a Master's program, provided that the Cumulative Weighted Average is at least 70%;
• Graduate courses for which students receive grades of 60-69% are minimally acceptable in a Postgraduate Diploma program, provided that the Cumulative Weighted Average is at least 65%;
• Students should seek information on other program requirements in the Course & Program Catalogue and in academic unit publications.