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| //(Approved by SoCS Council online poll that ended May 6, 2016)// | //(Approved by SoCS Council online poll that ended May 6, 2016)// | ||
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| - | Students can start their degree in September, January and May with most spaces filled 4 months in advance of entry. Prospective students should check the School of Computer Science website for additional information. | + | |
| + | Students can start their degree in September, January and May with most spaces filled 4 months in advance of entry. Prospective students should check the [[https:// | ||
| ==== Degree ==== | ==== Degree ==== | ||
| - | Admission to the PhD program normally requires a recognized thesis-based master’s degree with a minimum | + | Admission to the PhD program normally requires a recognized thesis-based master’s degree with a minimum |
| ==== Application Documents ==== | ==== Application Documents ==== | ||
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| In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements: | In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements: | ||
| - | - Applicants must submit a current CV (including publications) | + | 1. Applicants must submit a current CV (including publications) |
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| + | 2. Applicants must submit a statement of research (at most 1500 words): | ||
| - | - Applicants must submit a statement of research (at most 1500 words): | ||
| * The applicant should identify their potential supervisors and explain their choice. | * The applicant should identify their potential supervisors and explain their choice. | ||
| * They should describe the general area of research in which they are interested. The area must be at the crossroads between computer science and another discipline (the “application discipline”) in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, etc. | * They should describe the general area of research in which they are interested. The area must be at the crossroads between computer science and another discipline (the “application discipline”) in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, etc. | ||
| * They may also describe a specific research problem in the area and their initial ideas on how to approach it. | * They may also describe a specific research problem in the area and their initial ideas on how to approach it. | ||
| * They should clearly explain the importance and interdisciplinary nature of the area or problem. | * They should clearly explain the importance and interdisciplinary nature of the area or problem. | ||
| - | * They should summarize the related research and refer to publications where appropriate. | + | * They should summarize the related research and refer to publications where appropriate. |
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| As an appendix (not included in the 1500-word limit): | As an appendix (not included in the 1500-word limit): | ||
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| * The applicant should list any other reasons why they consider themselves a strong applicant. | * The applicant should list any other reasons why they consider themselves a strong applicant. | ||
| - | - Applicants without a master’s degree from a Canadian university are encouraged to supply GRE scores (GRE General or Subject Test). | + | 3. Applicants without a master’s degree from a Canadian university are encouraged to supply GRE scores (GRE General or Subject Test). |
| - | - **English Proficiency** | + | 4. **English Proficiency** |
| A test of English proficiency is required of all applicants whose first language is not English. Required scores are shown below: | A test of English proficiency is required of all applicants whose first language is not English. Required scores are shown below: | ||
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| * The proof of English proficiency requirement may be waived in exceptional circumstances (e.g. Applicants who have studied full-time for two years in a country where English is the native language AND in a university where English is the language of instruction). | * The proof of English proficiency requirement may be waived in exceptional circumstances (e.g. Applicants who have studied full-time for two years in a country where English is the native language AND in a university where English is the language of instruction). | ||
| - | **Note: Students may not enter nor transfer to part-time studies in this PhD program.**//Italic Text// | + | **Note: Students may not enter nor transfer to part-time studies in this PhD program.** |
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