Milestones in master's and doctoral programs

The following list of milestones is designed as a tool to support the Guide for Graduate Research and Supervision.

Academic Integrity Module
Obtain training necessary for research (e.g. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS))
Academic Integrity workshop/milestone
Establish research question or define problem to be explored and methods to be used
Select Advisory Committee
Complete research proposal or research plan
Complete coursework
Data collection (can include field work) and research
Comprehensive exam(s) (PhD only, complete by term 7.0)
Reassess research plan and re-evaluate as necessary/required, discuss with supervisor and advisory committee
Progress with research and begin to write thesis (start early, if possible)
Write and defend thesis