Collaborative Graduate Program

The curriculum requirements of the primary programs include two courses, a seminar course, and a thesis.  Students in the collaborative program must meet the requirements of their primary program by completing one Pathology and Experimental Medicine specialization course as one of the two required courses, the Pathology and Experimental Medicine seminar course in lieu of the primary program seminar course, and a thesis on a research project in the area of Pathology and Experimental Medicine.

Master’s Degree Requirements

The requirements and regulations of both the primary program and of the collaborative program must be met.

The requirements specific to the collaborative program are as follows:

• One course (3 credits) in the primary program.
• One Pathology and Experimental Medicine specialization course (3 credits).
• Successful completion of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine seminar course.
• Presentation and defence of a thesis on a topic in pathology and experimental medicine based on original research carried out under the supervision of a professor who is a member of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine collaborative program. At least one of the thesis examiners must be a member of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine collaborative program.

Transfer from MSc to PhD

The regulations for transfer from MSc to PhD without being required to write a master’s thesis are those in effect in the student’s primary program.

Minimum Standards

The passing grade in all courses is C+. Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 credits) must withdraw from the program.

Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)

The composition of the Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) and the frequency of committee meetings follow the regulations of the respective primary program. At least one member of the TAC, in addition to the thesis supervisor, must be part of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine collaborative program.

PhD Requirements

The requirements of both the primary program and those of the collaborative program must be met.

The requirements specific to the collaborative program are as follows:

• One course (3 credits) in the primary program.
• One Pathology and Experimental Medicine specialization course (3 credits).
• Successful completion of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine seminar course.
• Successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination as required by the respective primary program.
• Preparation and defense of a thesis under the supervision of a professor who is a member of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine program. The thesis must be relevant to the focus of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine program. At least one of the examiners must be a member of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine collaborative program.

Residence

As per FGPS regulations, all students must complete a minimum of six sessions of full-time registration at the beginning of the program. All requests for non-consecutive full-time study sessions will need to be approved by the FGPS. The program is intended for full-time students.

Minimum Standards

The passing grade in all courses is C+. Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 credits), the thesis proposal, or the comprehensive exam or whose research progress is deemed unsatisfactory are required to withdraw.

Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)

The composition of the Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) and the frequency of committee meetings follow the regulations of the respective primary program. At least one member of the TAC, in addition to the thesis supervisor, must be part of the Pathology and Experimental Medicine collaborative program.