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Graduate Programs

UBC Computer Science provides multiple ways you can take your degree to the next level, enhancing your research expertise, your affiliations with experts within the department, and providing you with the prestige and expertise of a Doctorate. Your

Thesis Proposal

Having formalized a thesis supervisor and having successfully completed the RPE, the student will continue with the development of a PhD thesis proposal. This proposal must be presented in written form to the supervisory committee by the end of the

PhD Program Timeline

Students starting in September Year Term/Date PhD Program Y1 Term 1: End of September a. Submit proposal for comprehensive course requirement by the end of September b. Take courses; begin discussions with supervisor; Y1 Term 1: End of December

MSc Program Timeline

MSc students starting in September Year Term/Date MSc Y1 Term 1: September-December Take courses; engage with the research groups of interest Y1 Term 2: January-April Take courses; engage with the research groups of interest Y1 Term 2: March 15 Find