Thesis Defence/MSc Proposal/ PhD Comp. Exam

Thesis Proposal

Proposal Guideline

Please read below document carefully before writing your Proposal. 

• BPK MSc Proposal Guideline
  

FORMS

• BPK 895 – MSc Proposal Enrolment Form

Thesis Defence

Before you begin

Check: Have you completed Program requirements?

• BPK 801 - Seminar on Research in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (3)
• STAT 603 - Quantitative Analysis of Research Studies (5)

• Two elective graduate courses

and

• BPK 895 - MSc Proposal (0)
• BPK 898 - MSc Thesis (18)

Resources

Thesis Examination Procedures

Thesis assistance: Templates and resources for preparing and submitting your thesis

Graduate General Regulations

FORMS

• Approval of Examining Committee for a Master’s Student 
• Recommendation of the Award of Degree

Thesis Defence Timelines

For the most up to date timelines and regulations refer to Graduate and Postdoctoral Stuides

• 8-10 weeks before intended defence date: discuss with you committee to ensure you thesis is ready for defence
• 6 weeks (minimum) before intended defence date: contact BPK graduate program assistant (bpk_programs@sfu.ca) for assistance in scheduling and completing required forms
• 4 weeks before intended defence date: submit thesis title and abstract to BPK GPA to submit to GPS. This date is firm
• 2 weeks before defence: submit completed thesis to BPK GPA for distribution.

Comprehensive exam

Comprehensive Exam Guideline

Please read the below document carefully. 

• Ph.D Comprehensive Examination Guideline & Checklist for Students

FORMS

• BPK 896 - Comprehensive Examination Enrolment Form

Thesis Defence

Before you begin

Check: Have you completed Program Requirements?

• BPK 896 - PhD Comprehensive Exam
• BPK 897 - PhD Seminar x2 - One must be an exit seminar
• BPK 899 - PhD Thesis (18)

BPK 897 PhD Seminar Enrolment Form

Resources

Thesis Examination Procedures

Graduate General Regulations

Thesis assistance: Templates and resources for preparing and submitting your thesis

FORMS

• Approval of Examining Committee for a Doctoral Student
• Recommendation of the Award of Degree

Thesis Defence Timelines

For the most up to date timelines and regulations refer to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

• 8-10 weeks before intended defence date: discuss with your committee to ensure your thesis is ready for defence
• 8 weeks (minimum): contact BPK graduate programs assistant (bpk_programs@sfu.ca) for assistance in scheduling and completing required forms.
• 6 weeks before intended defence date: submit your completed thesis to BPK GPA to submit to GPS. This deadline is firm