Master’s Research Milestones

Research milestones for Master’s students are summarized in the table below. The typical timeline is made with reference to regular academic semesters (i.e. Fall and Spring), however students are expected to continue to work on their research during the Summer Term.

Research Milestone		Timeline for Expected Normal Progression*
Research Milestone		Full-Time Students	Part-Time Students
1	Research Project Allocation and Advisor Appointment	By end of the 1^st semester of study.	By end of the 2^nd semester of study.
2	Forming the Research Supervisory Committee (RSC)	Within one month of the confirmed research project allocation.	Within one month of the confirmed research project allocation.
3	Registration for Thesis	Normally, in semester immediately following research project allocation. Thesis registration is required every semester (including Summer) until final defense.	Normally, in semester immediately following research project allocation. Thesis registration is required every semester until final defense.
4	Research Progress	Not applicable.	By end of 3^rd semester of study.
5	Thesis Proposal and Presentation	By end of the 2^nd semester of study.	By end of the 4^th semester of study.
6	Thesis Progress Report and Presentation	By end of the 3^rd semester of study.	By end of the 5^th semester of study.
7	Submit “Intent to Graduate” form via Banner.	By end of the 3^rd semester of study.	By end of the 5^th semester of study.
8	Thesis Defense and Final Submission	4^th semester of study, according to published Graduation Timeline.	6^th semester of study, according to published Graduation Timeline.

*The research milestones and timeline for students undertaking the MSc in Medical Physics program may vary.