Thesis Guidelines and Program Requirements


Doctoral Thesis Proposal

Thesis Proposals are set up by your supervisor and the committee. Specific procedures and timelines for proposals vary from one academic unit to another. Please connect with your thesis supervisor to clarify your timeline and proposal expectations.

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Thesis Requirements

Linked below are the thesis guidelines for each university. It’s important that students stay in close contact with their supervisor through all stages of their thesis and be certain that they are following appropriate procedures and timelines.

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PhD Comprehensive Exam

Comprehensive exams are now arranged and organized by the supervisor and the advisory committee. You can set up your own times and dates for the virtual written exam and as well for the oral exam. No chair is required for the oral portion. Examiners must be one from uOttawa and one from Carleton. Students must submit a service request for TAC committee approval. Please contact your academic unit for further information.

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Program Requirements

Please see the below links for a detailed outline of the program requirements based on your home school. For further information, please speak to the graduate supervisor and graduate administrator for your department.

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Questions?

Connect with your academic unit to learn more.