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Fast-track to PhD

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Fast tracking procedures

TransferÌýfrom the Master’s to Doctoral Program

Upon recommendation by the Graduate Training Committee and approval by Graduate and Postdoctoral StudiesÌý(GPS), academically promising students registered in Master’s programs may proceed directly toÌýDoctoral studies without completing the full requirements for the Master’s degree. ÌýAn applicant forÌýsuch a transferÌýfrom the Master’s program to the Doctoral program in the same academic unit must successfully complete PHAR 601 (Research Seminar), present both a strongÌýacademic record (CGPA of 3.5 or higher) and strong evidence that they are capable ofÌýsuccessfully completing appropriate research for the Doctoral level. The applicant must have completed a minimum of 2 full-timeÌýterms in the Master's program, up to a maximum of 4 full-time terms, according to the requirements of the academic unit. The student, if approved for fast-tracking, will enter the doctoral program at the PhD2 level. Information regarding fast-tracking will be provided to you by the Graduate Program Coordinator before the completion of PHAR 601 (Research Seminar).

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