The University of Waterloo values interdisciplinarity and encourages research graduate students to pursue their studies through diverse disciplinary lenses. Graduate students interested in doctoral or research master’s studies that span multiple disciplines can pursue a joint research degree program, provided both participating departments at the University of Waterloo offer the desired degree level.
Once admitted and enrolled, doctoral students should begin defining their joint program by the fourth term, and master’s students by the second term. Full details are available in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.
If you are interested in pursuing a joint interdisciplinary research program, you will require a co-supervisor in the joint department. For more information, please connect with the program graduate co-ordinator from your primary department.