• a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
• a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information

Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.

• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
• GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
• a minimum of 9 credit units
• ACB 990.0
• ACB 994.0
• thesis defense

• Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
• a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in Master's program)
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information

Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.

• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
• GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
• minimum of 3 credit units (if M.Sc. already completed) otherwise 12 credit units
• ACB 990.0
• ACB 996.0
• GPS 988.0 (if required)
• thesis defense
• comprehensive examination

Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.

• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
• GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
• a minimum of 12 credit units of 800-level coursework
• ACB 990.0
• ACB 996