Transfer from Master’s to Doctoral Graduate Program

Description

This form must be completed in order to transfer from a master’s degree to a doctoral degree program.

Students may transfer from a master’s program to a doctoral program without completing the master’s requirements provided they meet the following requirements:

• The student has completed one year of study in their master’s program and applies for the transfer prior to completing their second year of study;
• The student has completed 12 credits of coursework OR met the coursework requirements for a master’s degree in their program with a minimum 76% average.
• At least six of the 12 credits/coursework requirements are 500-level or above courses;
• At least six of the 12 credits/coursework requirements have final grades of 76% or above;
• The student shows clear evidence of research ability;
• The transfer is supported by the supervisor and program coordinator;

Please see our Graduate Policy and Procedure Manual for information on transfers from master’s to doctoral degree programs.

Privacy Notification

Your personal information is collected under the authority of section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to gradadmin.ubco@ubc.ca

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