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To be considered for acceptance into the graduate program, the completed application andsupporting documents must be submitted as outlined in the enclosed instructions.

The Department of Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba has a strongresearch program which is unique in its broad spectrum of nutrition research in health anddisease, i.e. Community Nutrition, Experimental Nutrition, Foods Research, Clinical Nutrition,Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Research.

More information can be found on the web site for the Department of Human NutritionalSciences, University of Manitoba atwww.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/foods/gradprogram.shtml. With regard to financialassistance, prospective graduate students should contact individual faculty members to determineif financial assistance is available. There are a number of scholarships available on a competitivebasis and the Department is prepared to assist prospective students in preparing fellowshipapplications. A limited number of teaching assistantships are also available.

This file contains the following information:

1. Information on the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences2. Information on the graduate course offerings in the Department of Human Nutritional

Sciences3. Research Interests of faculty in the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences4. Information on application procedures to the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences at

the University of Manitoba5. An application form6. Financing your graduate education in the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences7. Supplementary Regulations for the Graduate Program in the Department of Human

Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba8. General information on Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba9. General information on financial aid at the University of Manitoba

Department of Human Nutritional Sciences(Formerly the Department of Foods and Nutrition)

University of Manitoba Room H505 Duff Roblin BuildingWinnipeg, Canada R3T 2N2 http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/foods/gradprogram.shtml

Human Nutritional Sciences

IntroductionThe University of Manitoba isthe only university in theprovince to offer graduateprograms leading to thedegrees of Master of Scienceand Doctor of Philosophy inthe area of nutrition and foodsciences, and the Departmentof Human Nutritional Sciencesis one of the largest inCanada. Graduate programsin Human Nutritional Sciencesfocus on the role of nutrientsand foods in metabolism andhuman health.

ProgramdescriptionResearch in experimentalnutrition explores the role ofnutrients and foodcomponents in basicbiological processes from thewhole organism to the cellularmolecular level. Communityand clinical nutrition researchfocuses on policydevelopment, food choicebehavior and novelapproaches to diseasemanagement. Researchrelated to foods includesinvestigations of the qualityand stability of ingredients,development of functional andnutraceutical componentsfrom grains, oilseeds andlegumes, and consumerpreference and sensorycharacteristics of foods.A multidisciplinary approachto research is common, withlinkages to universitydepartments such asmedicine, agricultural andfood sciences, management,dentistry, nursing and physical

education and recreationstudies. Collaborationsoutside the University alsoexist with organizations suchas the Canadian InternationalGrains Institute, the GrainResearch Laboratory andAgriculture and Agri-FoodCanada.

Courses offered in nutritionand metabolism addresstopics in phytochemicals,proteins, energy andcarbohydrates, lipids,vitamins, minerals and traceelements. Communitynutrition courses includetopics in qualitative research,epidemiology, public policyand theoretical approaches todietary change interventions.Topics related to foodresearch includenutraceuticals, functionalfoods, lipids, flavour chemistryand sensory properties offoods.

An informal atmosphere existswith free interaction betweenfaculty and graduate students.The department attracts local,national and internationalstudents, many of themholders of prestigiousscholarships. Graduatestudent training in theDepartment of HumanNutritional Sciences has led tocareers as:Ø research scientistsØ technical specialists and

research supervisors infood and pharmaceuticalindustries

Ø food and nutrition policyanalysts

Ø food service managersØ health and wellness

specialists and educators

Ø nutrition consultantsØ university and government

employeesØ food quality assessment

and research supervisorsin government andagricultural laboratories.

Graduates of the M.Sc.program are qualified to meetthe demands of public,industry and government forfood and nutrition specialistsskilled in planning,administering and evaluatingprograms. The program alsoincludes training inbiochemical and analyticalmethods.

A Practicum in AppliedNutrition, in conjunction withthe graduate program, isoffered on a competitive basisfor students who wish to meetthe membership requirementsof Dietitians of Canada.

Training at the Ph.D. level isoffered as anInterdepartmental Ph.D. inFood and NutritionalSciences. It is designed forindividuals who will teach inthe nutrition or foods areas,train other researchers,design and execute majorresearch projects, and serveas senior advisors andconsultants in health, social oreconomic policy and planning.

Research interestsSpecific areas of researchinterests include the following:Ø role of diet in health and

disease, including cancer,diabetes, renal disease,bone diseases and

inflammatory boweldiseases

Ø community nutrition,including nutritionalassessment, the study ofconsumer perceptions andfood choices, andevaluation of nutritioneducation and programs

Ø identification anddevelopment of functionalfoods and nutraceuticalsand evaluation of theirhealth benefits

Ø effect of nutrients on bodydefense and immunesystems including thoseinvolved in cell damageand repair anddetoxification ofenvironmental pollutants

Ø nutritional biochemistryand nutrient-geneinteractions

Ø functional and healthaspects of nutrients andfoods in pediatric andgeriatric populations

Ø application of theknowledge of functionalfoods and nutraceuticals inthe design of food productsfor the general populationand specific groups ofindividuals

Ø effects of modification andprocessing of oilseeds andoils on quality, stability andperformance of foods

Ø relationship of sensory andchemical flavour propertiesof foods

Ø food security and policydevelopment

Ø cultural and social aspectsof food choice behaviors.

Research facilities

Human Nutritional Scienceshouses laboratories for basicas well as applied research.These are well-equipped withmodern analyticalinstrumentation designed tocarry out studies of complexmaterials. Laboratories suchas the Canada Foundation for

Innovation NutritionalSciences Research Facilityare equipped with the tools tocarry out research at thecellular and molecular levels,such as fluorescent andchemiluminescent imaging,gene amplification,phosphorimaging, highpressure liquid and gaschromatography equipmentand cell culture facilities. TheGeorge Weston Ltd. Sensoryand Food ResearchLaboratory, with controlledventilation and lighting and acomputerized sensoryanalysis system, provides acontrolled setting for testing offood products. This facility isused to evaluate the effects offood ingredients andnutraceuticals, storageconditions and preservationon food quality and consumeracceptance as well as on thecommercial viability of a foodor food products.

AdmissionsinformationTo be admitted to the M.Sc.program, a candidate musthave a GPA of at least 3.0.An undergraduate degreefrom the department ORanother undergraduatedegree with three credits ofPhysiology, three credits ofBiochemistry and six credits inupper level foods or nutritioncourses are required forunconditional admittance.

Students with a 3-yearundergraduate degree enterat the Pre-Master’s level, inwhich at least 18 credit hoursof course work are required.Pre-Master’s students are noteligible for graduate studentstipends and do not carry outa research project.

Students applying to theInterdepartmental Ph.D.

program should hold a thesis-based Master’s degree innutrition or a related field.The department may acceptevidence of an extensivepublication and researchbackground as an alternativeto a thesis.

Fundingopportunities

Principal research sponsorsare the Natural Sciences andEngineering Research Councilof Canada, Social Sciencesand Humanities ResearchCouncil and CanadianInstitute of Health Research,with additional support fromindustry, research agenciesand foundations for specificfields of study.

Departmental scholarshipsand teaching assistantshipsare available, allocated bycompetition. Support also maybe available from facultyresearch programs.

Contact informationDepartment of HumanNutritional SciencesRoom H505Duff Roblin BuildingUniversity of ManitobaFort Garry CampusWinnipeg, MB, CanadaR3T 2N2Tel: (204) 474 9901Fax: (204) 474 7593Email:Parish@cc.UManitoba.CAor FNGrad@UManitoba.CA

www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/foods/gradprogram.shtml

Department of Human Nutritional SciencesUniversity of Manitoba

Graduate Course Offerings

In addition to Seminar and Current Topics courses, lectures and critical reviews will be used todiscuss recent/significant research advances in the following courses.

NUTRITION AND METABOLISM COURSES

030.749 Phytochemical Nutrition and MetabolismOverview of the interrelationships between food, nutrition, and disease; Functional foods,nutraceuticals and dietary supplements in health; Regulatory issues; Sources of bioactivephytochemicals; Digestion, absorption and metabolism of bioactive phytochemicals.

030.744 Protein Nutrition and MetabolismProtein and amino acid nutrition; Concepts of protein quality; Protein digestion and absorption;Regulation of gastric and pancreatic protease activity; Amino acid and peptide transporters;Regulation of protein turnover; Isotopic modeling of protein synthesis/degradation; Impact of age,disease states; Nutritional imbalances; Advances in the measurement of protein/amino acidrequirements.

030.745 Energy and Carbohydrate Nutrition and MetabolismReview of energetics; Current advances in measuring energy metabolism; Doubly-labeled watertechnique; Advances in the determination of the energy content of food; Carbohydrates as an energysource; Review of carbohydrate chemistry; Sugars and oligosaccharides; Polysaccharides, non-starchpolysaccharides/dietary fibre; Recent advances in carbohydrate digestion, absorption, metabolism;Factors influencing carbohydrate utilization (disease states, microbial activity).

030.746 Lipid Nutrition and MetabolismClassification, nomenclature, function, metabolism; Lipid analysis; Digestion, absorption, transportand storage; Lipoprotein metabolism; Regulation of fatty acid metabolism; Fatty acid and cholesterolregulation of gene expression; Dietary fat and health (trans fatty acids, n-3 vs. n-6 fatty acids, CLA,oxidized fatty acids, cancer, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, brain function, obesity); Diet andeicosanoid formation; Lipids and signalling.

030.747 Vitamin Nutrition and MetabolismReview of vitamin classification; Current concepts and recent advances in vitamin digestion,absorption, bio-availability, metabolism, physiological roles, sources, requirements and toxicity;Dietary Reference Intakes; Interrelationships of vitamins with other nutrients, specifically pertainingto disease states (cardiovascular disease, cancer), fertility and embryonic/fetal health; Quasi-vitamins(e.g. choline, carnitine).

030.748 Mineral and Trace Element Nutrition and MetabolismReview of mineral and trace element classification; Current concepts and recent advances in mineraland trace element, digestion, absorption, bio-availability, metabolism, physiological roles, sources,requirements and toxicity; Dietary Reference Intakes; Interrelationships of minerals and traceelements with other nutrients, specifically pertaining to disease states (cardiovascular disease,cancer); Ultra-trace elements.

FOODS COURSES

030.752 Nutraceuticals in Human HealthOverview of the interrelationships between food, nutrition, and disease; Nutraceuticals, functionalfoods and dietary supplements; Sources of bioactive phytochemicals; Regulatory issues related toapplication and utilization of nutraceuticals; Animal sources of nutraceuticals; Nutritional aspects ofnutraceuticals; Influence of processing and forms of nutraceuticals on nutrition and health. 030.750 Chemistry and Function of Food Lipids (1.5)Significance of lipids as food ingredients; Classification, nomenclature, function; Lipid processingand effect on quality; Methods of lipid analysis; Dietary fats and structured lipids (trans fatty acids,n-3 vs. n-6 fatty acids, CLA, oxidized fatty acids, sterols, chromanols); Modified oils and designedlipids; Lipid oxidation; Effect of lipid soluble nutrients and anti-oxidants, processing, utilization,frying and storage stability. 030.751 Flavour Chemistry and Sensory Properties of FoodsFlavour and off-flavour formation in food products during processing and storage; Flavourings,development, application, forms and processing; Control of food flavour formation; Principles ofsensory evaluation methodological approaches; Sensory assessment as a tool in food qualitymeasurement; Consumer and nutritional aspects of sensory evaluation.

COMMUNITY NUTRITION COURSES

030.755 Qualitative Research In NutritionQualitative research concepts and paradigms; Traditional methods in qualitative research;Applications to food-related behaviours; Applications to environmental determinants;Methodological issues in data collection; Issues in data analysis and interpretation.

030.754 Nutritional EpidemiologyEpidemiological principles; Survey techniques for assessing nutritional status: anthropometry, foodintake and biochemistry; Assessing community resources that affect nutritional status; Usingassessments to predict future nutritional status; Reporting assessment results to granting agencies anddecision makers.

030.753 Nutrition in Public PolicyHealthy public policy; Canadian policies related to food and nutrition; Influence of trade regulationson the food environment; Health systems context for nutrition programs; Contrasting policy andprogram objectives for managing social and economic environments.

030.757 Theoretical Approaches to Dietary Change InterventionsHealth, health promotion, determinants of health; Examination of key Canadian documents thatoutline principles for program planning decisions in nutrition; Overview of selected theories withapplication to nutrition behavior; Ethical issues in nutrition behavioral change; Barriers to nutritionbehavior change; Cross-cultural issues; Critical examination of the design and impact of programs todetermine key factors that influence program impact; Focus on programs directed to vulnerablegroups.

GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OFHUMAN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

The Department of Human Nutritional Sciences faculty are listed below with theirspecific areas of research.

R. Aluko, Assistant Professor, B.Sc. (Lagos), M.Sc. (Ahmadu Bello, Nigeria), Ph.D.(Guelph).Food chemistry; Structure-function properties of food proteins; Bioactive peptidesin human health and disease.

H.M. Aukema, Associate Professor, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Guelph).The role of diet in early kidney disease. Nutrition and intracellular signaling.

N.A.M. Eskin, Professor, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Birmingham).Lipids, enzymes, food analysis. Effects of processing on food quality.

J.K. Friel, Professor, B.Sc. (Concordia), M.Sc. (Saskatoon), Ph.D. (Guelph).Nutrient intervention in infant nutrition. Antioxidant properties of nutrients.

J.D. House, Associate Professor, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Guelph).Protein metabolism, role of micronutrients in homocysteine metabolism.

C.O. Lengyel, Assistant Professor, B.Sc. (Edmonton), Ph.D. (Saskatoon). Nutrition and health-related issues of older adults residing in rural and urban communities. J.B. Lawlor, Assistant Professor, BAgr.Sc. (UC, Dublin), M.Sc., Ph.D. (UC, Cork) Sensory analysis, consumer science, flavour science, new product development. G. Marchessault, Assistant Professor, B.H.Ec., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Manitoba).

Qualitative Research on Women’s Perspective on Weight; Nutrition in FirstNations People.

M.H. Moghadasian, Assistant Professor, D.V.M. (Shiraz, Iran), M.Sc., Ph.D. (British Columbia). Dietary Intervention of Hyperlipidemia and Cardiovascular Disease. M.R. Ogborn, Professor, B.S., M.D. (Adelaide).

Dietary interventions in renal disease. Renal pathology.G.P. Sevenhuysen, Professor, B.Sc., Ph.D. (London).

Dietary survey methodology. International nutrition programs and policies.M. Suh, Assistant Professor, M.Sc. (Korea), Ph.D. (Alberta). Role of nutrient/alcohol/functional foods in male reproductive function. Role of lipids/antioxidants in visual function. P. Tappia, Assistant Professor, B.Sc. (Sunderland), Ph.D. (Wolverhampton).

Phospholipid metabolism in heart disease.C.G. Taylor, Associate Professor, B.H.Ecol. (Manitoba), Ph.D. (Guelph).

Nutrition and immunology. Diet and insulin resistance.B.M. Watts, Associate Professor, B.Sc., H.Ec., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Manitoba).

Legume and cereal chemistry and quality. Product development andoptimization.

SENIOR SCHOLARS AND PROFESSOR EMERITUS B.E. McDonald, Professor Emeritus and Senior Scholar, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D.

(Wisconsin).Nutrition. Metabolism of dietary lipids in humans.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTHuman Nutritional Sciences Department

University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB Canada R3T 2N2

Tel: (204) 474-9901; Fax: (204) 474-7593e-mail: FNGrad@Umanitoba.CA

website: www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/foods/gradprogram.shtml

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDIES

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED for Application to M.Sc. Program

1. Completed Application for Admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies with relevantdocumentation. An application form is found at the end of this document and can alsobe found at:http://www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/prospective/admissions/newapp.pdf.

2. In addition to the two letters of reference required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies,the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences requires one more letter of reference, fora total of 3 letters. Please provide the names and contact information (phone, fax, email)for all three references. Referees should, as far as possible, focus on your potential forgraduate work and should include the following:

(a) the context in which they have known the applicant, and for how long;(b) the appropriateness of the applicant's academic preparation to-date in relation to

the program of study now proposed;(c) the applicant's potential for leadership in the nutrition, food and health research

field;(d) the applicant's commitment to a career in nutrition, food and health; and(e) the appropriateness of the program of study now proposed in relation to the

applicant's career plans.

If you are currently working in a field related to nutritional sciences, one letter ofreference could be from your employer/ supervisor/ senior colleague focusing on therelevance of the program to your work, both present and future.

3. An up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae also must be submitted. If applicable, includerelevant work experience, a list of publications, presentations and grants. List the detailsin chronological order, starting with the most recent entries. Also include a paragraphexplaining your reasons for choosing the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences atthe University of Manitoba. The CV should reflect the skills and experience that youwant the Graduate Studies Committee to know about.

Submit ALL documentation in one envelope in the format specified on the application,unless your University will not give you transcripts in the required format (sealed andendorsed), and requires that transcripts be sent directly to the institution.

Note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Department of Human Nutritional Sciences

University of Manitoba Room H505 Duff Roblin BuildingWinnipeg, Canada R3T 2N2 http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/foods/gradprogram.shtml

Send complete applications for the M.Sc. Program toPat ParishHuman Nutritional Sciences Graduate OfficeH505 Duff Roblin BuildingUniversity of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaR3T 2N2

Ensure that all required forms and supporting documents arrive by the applicationdeadline, which is at least three months prior to the start of studies for Canadian and USapplicants and at least six months prior to the start of studies for International applicants.Note that the deadlines on the application form are for the Department submission to theFaculty of Graduate Studies, and one month is required to process them before thisdeadline. International students are advised to apply earlier to allow for assessment ofnon-Canadian degrees and to allow sufficient time for visa processing (see guidelines inthe Graduate Calendar and Web site). Applicants will be notified of the decision by theFaculty of Graduate Studies approximately 6 weeks after the deadline.

HOW DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?

When an application arrives at the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, it isevaluated to determine whether it meets the minimum requirements for graduate studiesin the Department. Then a potential supervisor is identified. This is necessary becausethe costs of the thesis research must be identified. This funding either comes from theresearch grants of individual faculty members, or could come from funds obtained by thestudent. A supervisor and student also must have a common research interest so that thesupervisor can provide optimal supervision, and the student will be conducting researchin his/her area of interest for the thesis project.

Identifying a supervisor is usually the limiting factor in accepting new graduate students.Therefore, before applying to the program, it is advantageous for interestedindividuals to visit the Department web site or visit the Department in person tolearn about ongoing research in the Department. The potential applicant shouldcontact (by email, letter, telephone or in person) faculty members with whom theywould like to conduct their graduate research. The purpose of these discussions isto determine whether there is sufficient common interest in a research project andwhether there are sufficient funds available to carry out the desired research. If asupervisor (with whom the applicant has communicated) is identified on the applicationform, it greatly enhances the likelihood of acceptance. If no supervisor is identified onthe application form, the application will still be considered, but the chances of admissionare considerably lessened.

Once a supervisor has been identified, the Department indicates acceptance of thepotential student to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Faculty of Graduate Studiesthen ensures that the application is in order, verifies the documents and sends out a letterof offer of admission to the student. Conditions of admission, if applicable, will beincluded in the letter. If the student is not accepted, the Faculty of Graduate Studies alsowill send out the letter indicating such.

DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED for Application to Ph.D.Program

The Ph.D. is administered through either the Interdepartmental Ph.D. in Food andNutritional Sciences or the Individual Interdisciplinary Programs. Applications for bothof these programs should be sent to:

Faculty of Graduate Studies500 University CentreUniversity of ManitobaCanadaR3T 2N2

Interdepartmental Ph.D. in Food and Nutritional SciencesStudents may begin their program on either Sept 1, January 1, May 1 or July 1. Foradmission on each of these start dates, Canadian/U.S. students should send theirapplication forms with complete supporting documentation to the Faculty of GraduateStudies, 500 University Centre, University of Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2 no less thanseven (7) months before the intended start date. The requirements for documentation arespecified on the application form.

Individual Interdisciplinary ProgramDocumentation and procedures for this Ph.D. program are as follows:§ The student formulates a research topic and considers its various facets and

ramifications to ensure that it is "interdisciplinary."§ The student approaches a faculty member in the Department of Human Nutritional

Sciences and requests that he/she be the student's advisor.§ With the advisor, and in consultation with the appropriate department heads and

the dean of Graduate Studies, the student approaches at least two other facultymembers in order to develop an appropriate advisory committee. The completecommittee should thus consist of a minimum of three members (each of whommust be a member of the Faculty of Graduate Studies) drawn from at least twodepartments. Most, if not all, of the committee members should have experiencedirecting disciplinary research at the level of the degree being sought. Additionalcommittee members who are not members of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, maybe included on the advisory committee as resource persons only. The prospectiveadvisor acts as the chair of the advisory committee.

§ Once the above has been completed, an application to the Faculty of GraduateStudies is made.

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION

FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIESUNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA, 500 UNIVERSITY CENTRE

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA R3T 2N2PHONE: (204) 474-9377

FAX: (204) 474-7553 WORLD WIDE WEB: http:/www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies

EMAIL: graduate_studies@umanitoba.ca

Complete Part A of this form. Applicants are required to submit the application and documentation to the department to which theyare applying. Please ensure that all applicable required documentation as indicated is included or that arrangements have been made toforward those documents not included with the completed Application for Graduate Admission form directly to the department.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT:

PLEASE NOTE: The Faculty of Graduate Studies will NOT consider your application until all of the required documents are received. Incompleteapplications will be destroyed after six(6) months.

Application Requirements

Completed Application for Graduate Admission Form

Application Fee: Canadian/Perm. Residents $75.00* (CDN);International Applicants $90.00* (CDN) (subject to change)Applications will NOT be processed unless accompanied by thecorrect fee in Canadian or equivalent U.S. funds. The application feeis NON-REFUNDABLE and NOT CREDITED AGAINST TUITION.The fee may be paid by international money order, bank draft, orcheque in Canadian funds made payable to “THE UNIVERSITY OFMANITOBA”. DO NOT SEND CASH. WE DO NOT ACCEPTPAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD.

Complete academic record and all official transcripts. **

Copy of birth certificate, or passport (only those students who havenever registered at this University before).

Copy of marriage certificate or of other official evidence indicatingname change (applicable only to those applicants whose name on theapplication form differs from that on the academic record, birthcertificate, or other documentation).

Two letters of recommendation must be sent to the department towhich the student is applying. Letters must arrive in individual sealedenvelopes with the referee’s signature across the flap of the envelope.Applicants should check with the department to which they are applyingas some departments may require more than two letters on adepartmentally approved form.

English Language Proficiency Test (see reverse/next page for details)

* Important Notes Regarding Application Fee Payments:

** Important Notes Regarding Official Transcripts:

a) The money order, bank draft or cheque should be MICR encoded with the cheque number, transit number (usually 8 digits) and account number. MICR encoding isthe preprinted numbers on the bottom left hand side of the money order, bank draft or cheque draft. E.g. of MICR encoding ψ A12345D123A123D123D1

b) If the fee is not MICR encoded, the transit number, the account number and the complete bank address must be provided on the payment by the bank.c) If the application fee is not acceptable, it will be returned to the applicant.

1) Transcripts must be received by the department in envelopes that have been sealed and endorsed (stamped and signed) by the issuing institution to be considered official. In cases where the transcript does/will not clearly state that a degree has been conferred, an official degree certificate (original or certified copy)is required to accompany the transcript.

2) Where academic records from a country other than Canada are produced in a language other than English, the applicant must arrange for the submissionof official literal translations of all records. To be official, original language documents and the English translations must arrive together in an envelope that hasbeen sealed and endorsed (stamped and signed) by the issuing institution.

3) All documents must arrive from the general records office (e.g., the Registrar, Controller, Archives, etc.) of the issuing institution to be considered official.4) All documents submitted in support of an application become the property of the University of Manitoba and will not be returned to the applicant.5) Name changes/differences on documents must also be substantiated by appropriate documentation.

DEADLINES FOR APPLICANTSApplicants are advised to confirm the deadline of the department to which the application is being made. Contact information for each departmentcan be found at http:/www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/prospective.International Applicants (excluding citizens/residents of the US) requiring Study Permits to enter Canada should submit their applications (and requireddocuments) at least 9 (nine) months before the desired date of admission (or sooner if the departmental deadline so requires) to allow enough time forprocessing of the required visa.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the department receives all the documents (official transcripts, translations, test scores, lettersof recommendation, etc.) required for admission in advance of the Departmental deadline.

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Read page 1 of the application for information on generalrequirements and procedures. Keep this sheet for yourreference.Complete the application form in full, typing or clearlyprinting all information; if additional space is required, use aseparate sheet of paper and attach to application form.Read the Declaration Statement at the end of PART A of theApplication and sign the form.In addition to the completed application form, please ensurethat all documentation listed on this page is sent directly tothe department to which you are applying.Contact the department directly to check deadline dates forapplication and if any further documentation is required(e.g., Graduate Records Examination, research proposal,sample of academic writing, etc.).For Visiting Graduate Students: In addition to the completedapplication form, the following documentation is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A letter from the Faculty of Graduate Studies of yourhome institution confirming that you are currently agraduate student and stating the specific courses thatyou have been granted permission to take at theUniversity of Manitoba.

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PART IICanadian Aboriginal Peoples

English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List*

Applicants holding secondary school diplomas and/or university degrees from the following countries are exempt from theEnglish Language Proficiency Test requirement:

* An updated list of additional countries exempt from the English Proficiency Test can be found at

This information is collected to assess the University’s progress towards meeting its commitment to increase the recruitmentand retention of Aboriginal students. Your response to these questions is voluntary and strictly confidential. It will be usedonly for statistical purposes.

A Canadian Aboriginal Person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, a Métis or an Inuit. NorthAmerican or First Nation includes “Status,” “Treaty,” or “Registered” Indians, as well as “Non-Status,” and “Non-Registered”Indians.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principle of merit and to the equitable participation and success of under-represented groups such as women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities andpersons who traditionally have not had the opportunity for university studies because of economic, social, cultural reasons,lack of formal education or residence in remote areas.

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Lesotho

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Nigeria

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Singapore

South Africa

United Kingdom

U.S.A.

Zambia

Zimbabwe

FOR INFORMATION ON GRADUATE AWARDS AND POTENTIAL FUNDING PLEASE VISIT OURWEBSITE AT http://www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/awards_scholarships/index.shtml ANDCONTACT THE DEPARTMENT TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.

English Language Proficiency Tests

A successfully completed English Language Proficiency Test is required of all applicants unless they have received a high school diplomaor university degree from Canada or one of the countries listed on the English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List). If applicable,this score is required as a basis for admission and applicants will NOT be accepted subject to receipt of an acceptable score. Documentedproof of either the above must be submitted with the application for admission. Please note: scores more than two years old are notacceptable.

English Language Proficiency Test Scores accepted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies are as follows:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score 550 paper based, 213 computer based, University of Manitoba institution code 0973. Note: minimum TOEFL scores will be changing as of Summer / Fall 2004. Please refer to the Faculty of Graduate Studies website for further updates.

University of Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - minimum score 80%;

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic Version - minimum overall band of 6.5;

Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST) - minimum score of 4.5 in listening and reading, 4.0 in writing;

Academic English Program for University and College Entrance (AEPUCE) - minimum of 65%.

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - minimum 60 overall and 60 on each subject.

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Application forGRADUATE ADMISSION

FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDIES t University of Manitoba t 500 University Centre tWinnipeg, Manitoba t CANADA t R3T 2N2

PART A: To be completed by applicant (see Pages 1 and 2 for instructions).

1. Previous Application to the University of Manitoba

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I UNDERSTAND THAT MY APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF I HAVE NOT DISCLOSED MY COMPLETE ACADEMIC RECORD OR HAVE SUBMITTEDFALSE INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF MY APPLICATION TO THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES. IN SUCH AN EVENT I UNDERSTAND THATFUTURE APPLICATIONS FROM ME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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(A) Minimum standing of(B) Successful completion of degree and presentation of official transcript(C) Other

in current year’s studies.

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FINANCING YOUR GRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OFHUMAN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

The costs of the graduate program in the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences can be found athttp://www.umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/grad_fees.shtml

Important Note: for the master’s program, although it is program to be completed in 2 years, for feepurposes it is referred to as a one year master’s program. In other words, the first year is a large fee,and the subsequent years are a smaller re-registration fee.

Financial support to graduate students in the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences is availablein a number of ways, as outlined below

• A minimum of $1000 will be awarded to all students entering the program who do not have majorscholarships or awards, provided they meet the criteria for the scholarships and awards listedbelow and have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in their last 2 years. The awards will bedistributed once each year (normally October). The value or each award will depend on thenumber of applicants for that year, but will be at least $1000. The scholarships and awards in theDepartment of Human Nutritional Sciences include the following:

• Katharine Middleton M.Sc. Scholarship• Janet Fabro Mccomb Award• Holmfridur Kristjansson Graduate Award

For more information on these awards, seehttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/frontPage.htm

• The University of Manitoba offers Graduate Fellowships on a competitive basis. Seehttp://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/ for more details and deadline dates.

• Studentships are available from federal, provincial and private agencies including the NaturalSciences and Engineering Research Council, the Social Sciences and Humanities ResearchCouncil, the Canadian Wheat Board, the Manitoba Health Research Council, the Children’sHospital Foundation and others. Details can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies database of funding sources (http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/frontPage.htm). Studentswith national scholarships and awards can receive a top-up to increase the level of their stipend.Top-up funding is available to prestigious awards other than the three National Awards (NSERC,SSHRC & CIHR) contingent upon available funding after National Awards have been topped-up.

• The James Gordon Fletcher PhD Fellowship ($14,000) also is available to students in theDepartment of Human Nutritional Sciences. For more information, seehttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/frontPage.htm

• Faculty members in the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences are involved in humannutritional and food research that is supported by many granting agencies. Graduate studentsdoing their graduate work in the department and involved in these projects may be supported bygrants held by their advisor. Contact individual faculty members in the department to determineif funding is available via these sources. See the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences webpage at: http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/foods/Staff/fn_faculty_dir.shtml

• Teaching assistantships and grader/marker positions also are available, allocated by competition.Contact the Department Office Assistant for more details (Email: parish@cc.umanitoba.ca.

• A number of international student tuition fee waivers are available. ContactFNGrad@Umanitoba.CA for more details on how to apply for this.

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SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

FOR MSc STUDIES IN

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

These guidelines are supplementary to the regulations specified in the Academic Guide(http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/guides/) and the Graduate Calendar(http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/calendar01/faculties/graduate_studies/) published by theUniversity of Manitoba, Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Approved June, 2002

INTRODUCTION

Graduate research is a partnership involving the student, the Advisor, the Advisory Committeeand the Department. From the perspective of the student, graduate studies constitutes aconsiderable investment of time and money for the purpose of career development. For theAdvisor, graduate students contribute significantly to the research process and are central to asuccessful research program. The academic standing of a department is strengthened by a stronggraduate program. As in most partnerships, a successful alliance is enhanced by understandingthe roles and expectations of each partner. The purpose of these supplementary regulations is todefine the departmental requirements, the expectations and responsibilities of each partner, andto assist the student in defining realistic time lines to complete their studies.

The Department of Human Nutritional Sciences offers a research-based MSc program in foodand nutritional sciences. The emphases of the program are:

• to provide research experience in developing hypotheses and/or testing of hypotheses through sound experimental and scientific protocols, and appropriate analytical andinterpretation skills; and

• to communicate research findings in the form of oral presentations and as written documentsincluding a thesis and peer reviewed research articles.

In a MSc program, the student is expected to undertake a defined research project. The researchconducted by a student may be original or confirmatory in nature. A full-time two year programis usually considered sufficient to complete the required coursework and the thesis research.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• A four-year undergraduate degree from the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences,University of Manitoba, with a GPA of at least 3.0.

OR

• A four-year undergraduate degree and all of the following:• GPA of at least 3.0 (or B average)• Three credit hours of Physiology• Three credit hours of Biochemistry• Six credit hours in upper level (300 or 400) courses in foods or nutrition.

Students with a 3-year undergraduate degree will be required to enter at the Pre-Master’s level.The Pre-Master’s student is normally required to take at least 18 credit hours of coursework.The courses to be taken will be decided by the Department Head. Pre-Master’s students are noteligible for a graduate student stipend. Pre-Master’s students are not required to do a researchproject.

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DEPARTMENTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

As part of the 12 credit hours required in the program, all students are required take 030.720,plus at least six credit hours in Human Nutritional Sciences at the 700 level. These six credithours must comprise courses from at least two of the following three general subject areas:• Foods (Flavour Chemistry and Sensory Properties of Food, Chemistry and Function of Food

Lipids, Nutraceuticals in Human Health, Advanced Problems in Foods),• Community (Qualitative Research in Nutrition, Nutrition in Public Policy, Theoretical

Approaches to Dietary Change Interventions, Nutritional Epidemiology, Advanced Problemsin Nutrition) or,

• Metabolic Nutrition (Vitamin Nutrition & Metabolism, Mineral and Trace Element Nutrition& Metabolism, Lipid Nutrition & Metabolism, Protein Nutrition and Metabolism, Energyand Carbohydrate Nutrition & Metabolism, Phytochemical Nutrition & Metabolism)

Note that in addition to the required courses in the M.Sc. program, if a student’s background isweak in specific areas related to his/her area of research, additional courses may be required.Any additional course requirements beyond the minimum stated above and subject to the Facultyof Graduate Studies maximum of 24 credit hours will be determined by the student’s ThesisAdvisory Committee and may include courses in statistics, communications, research methods orother specialized courses in foods or nutrition. Students also must complete a thesis project ineither food and/or nutrition research.For courses that are 1.5 credit hours, withdrawal from the course is permitted only within thefirst 4 weeks of class, and under the conditions outlined in the graduate calendar.

RESEARCH TOPIC AND THESIS PROPOSAL

The research topic and the proposal is developed by the student with guidance from the Advisor.Members of the student's Advisory Committee may also be asked for input. A written thesisproposal prepared by the student must be submitted and approved within nine months. It shouldbe signed by the Student, the Advisor, the Advisory Committee and be submitted to theDepartment Head by the Student before the research is undertaken. Ethics approval, wherenecessary, must be obtained before the research project can proceed. The thesis proposal shouldcontain a review of the literature pertaining to the proposed research topic including a discussionof the limitations of these studies, what is missing from the literature and why this information isneeded. This is the justification for the student's research. The research questions or hypothesesand specific objectives must be clearly stated. The proposal must lay out the experimental orscientific procedures that will be followed. Consideration should be given to the design and thestatistical analysis of the study.

THESIS PREPARATION

Guidelines are available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies outlining the format of the thesis.The student must consult with the Advisor on the format that will be used. The student isencouraged to consult completed theses submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies from theDepartment of Human Nutritional Sciences as a guide. The thesis should be structured aroundone or more publications suitable for peer review.

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THESIS EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Advisors should refer to section 1.8.3 of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Academic Guide(http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/guides/application/thesis.shtml#exam). Adate for the oral examination must be agreed upon by the student and the Examining Committee(Advisor and Advisory Committee). The Examining Committee shall receive the examinationcopy of the thesis at least three weeks before the date of the defense. A faculty member otherthan a member of the Advisory Committee and the Advisor will chair the oral examination. TheChair of the Graduate Studies Committee can arrange for the Chair of the oral examination ifdesired. The purpose of the oral examination is to scrutinize the quality of the research and theability of the student to defend the work completed. At the oral examination, the student willgive a 30 minute presentation highlighting and interpreting the research findings. This will befollowed by a question period. Members of the Examining Committee will ask the first round ofquestions after which questions will be taken from the audience. The Examining Committee willthen have an opportunity to further question the student. The length of examination will varydepending on the needs of the Examining Committee. The Examining Committee will grantapproval based on the written document and the ability of the student to defend the workcompleted. The student will be informed of the decision immediately after the completion of theoral examination. Students are reminded that they are the author of the thesis and are thereforeaccountable for all statements made and all findings presented. The student must be able todefend the content of the thesis.

BOUND COPIES OF THE MSc THESIS

In addition to the University requirements (2 unbound copies), two bound copies of the thesis(one copy each for the Advisor and the Department) should be given to the Department Office.The full reasonable costs of the thesis, photocopying and binding will normally be charged to theresearch laboratory.

CRITERIA FOR AUTHORSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORS

Individuals who contributed academically to a study being reported in a publication, either in theconception or design, execution of the experimental work, interpretation of results or drafting thearticle, should be included as an author or be given appropriate acknowledgement. All authorsshare the responsibility for the publication and should have the opportunity to review allprocedures and results used in preparing the manuscript. Each author should know a paper isbeing prepared, should have access to the manuscript before its submission for publication, andshould agree to being listed as a co-author. For more information, consult University ofManitoba’s Policy and Procedure Manual (Policy 1401, Guidelines on Responsibilities forResearch Ethics, http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/senate/pnp/1401.htm/html). Graduate studentsare expected to be actively involved in the preparation of publications stemming from theirgraduate work and retain their right to authorship for one year following the defense. If amanuscript has not been submitted for publication within one year of the defense, authorship andpublication will be at the discretion of the advisor.

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Financial assistance is available to students on a competitive basis. Studentships are availablefrom federal, provincial and private agencies including the Natural Sciences and EngineeringResearch Council, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Canadian WheatBoard, the Manitoba Health Research Council and the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

The University of Manitoba offers a limited number of fellowships. Smaller scholarships areavailable from several professional organizations such as: Dietitians of Canada, Canadian HomeEconomics Association, American Association of Cereal Chemists, American Oil Chemists'Society, and Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology. The Department of HumanNutritional Sciences also offers several awards each year. Details can be found on the Faculty ofGraduate Studies data base of funding sources(http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/frontPage.htm). Students also should search allpotential awards in Home Economics/Human Ecology for information. Students and Advisorsare responsible for consulting with the Faculty of Graduate Studies for specific details aboutscholarship competitions, application deadlines and criteria.Teaching assistantships and grader/marker positions also are available, allocated by competition.Contact the Department Office Assistant for more details.

INDIVIDUAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Department Head

The responsibilities of the Department Head are:

• to give final approval to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Annual Progress Report;

• to assign an Advisor to the student upon admission and ensure the student's access to anassigned Advisor and to a designated acting Advisor in the case of the Advisor's absence(research study leave or leave of absence).

Departmental Graduate Studies Committee

The Graduate Studies Committee (which includes three faculty members and one graduatestudent representative) acts on behalf of the Department to oversee the graduate studies program.This committee may serve as a liaison between the student, Advisor, Advisory Committee andFaculty of Graduate Studies.

The responsibilities of the Graduate Studies Committee are:

• to receive a copy of the written statement from the Advisor specifying the type, amount andduration of financial support that the incoming student receives;

• to maintain student files that are current with respect to the address (including email) of thestudent, name of the Advisor and the Advisory Committee members and to inform the Faculty ofGraduate Studies of any changes;

• to provide the student with a copy of the “Supplementary Regulations for MSc Studies in theDepartment of Human Nutritional Sciences”;

• to place a copy of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Annual Progress Report in each student’sfile and to forward the original to the Faculty of Graduate Studies;

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• to ensure that collaborative research (interdepartmental, inter-university or with an outsideresearch institute) is identified and the specific role of each unit is clearly defined.

Advisor

The Advisor is a mentor to the student and serves as the leader in forming the partnership amongthe student, the Advisory Committee and the Department.

The responsibilities of the Advisor to ensure equitable and quality service to the student are:

• to inform the student of their academic plan for the two-year period so that the student isaware of how much of the Advisor's time they can reasonably expect, and to inform the studentof faculty designated to assume the advisory capacity during the Advisor’s absence (researchstudy leave or leave of absence);

• to provide a written statement to the student (and copied to the Graduate Studies Committee)outlining the type, amount and duration of financial support (In 2005, the University of ManitobaFellowship was $12,000 per annum and the NSERC support for a graduate student was $17,300per annum);

• to present the student with a research topic and to make sure that the research planned iswell-defined, realistic and manageable within a two-year time frame (refer to Figure 1 forsuggested milestones);

• to assist the student in the development of a research proposal;

• to ensure that the student has an Advisory Committee (two members from the Department,including the Advisor, and one external member) and that a plan has been made with theapproval of the Advisory Committee with respect to course requirements (the number and typeof courses) and the thesis research within nine months. If there are major modifications to theresearch plan after one year, then a revised research plan must be approved by the AdvisoryCommittee at that time;

• to set up regular meetings with the student to monitor the student's progress, to discussmanagement strategies and methodological approaches, and to review the process of datacollection and analyses;

• to discuss with the student how research is to be documented and how records are to be kept.The student should be made familiar with the University of Manitoba Policies and ProceduresRegarding Research Ethics (http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/senate/pnp/1401.htm/html);

• to clarify with the student questions regarding the intellectual property rights, primaryauthorship on research articles and the specific role of the student, the Advisor and othercollaborators in the research program;

• to hold meetings with the student and the Advisory Committee to discuss the student'sprogress and research plans;

• to provide the student with the opportunity to attend and to present their findings at researchconferences depending on the availability of funds; and

• to refer the student to the guidelines for preparing the thesis available from the Faculty ofGraduate Studies.

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Student

The student should consider their graduate research experience as a partnership with theirAdvisor, Advisory Committee and the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences. The studentis responsible for conducting the proposed research work.

The responsibilities of the student to ensure effective learning and use of Departmental resourcesare:

• to assess their financial needs during their graduate program. Seehttp://www.umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/grad_fees.shtml for current fees;

• to obtain a document from the Advisor outlining the amount and duration of financialsupport;

• to develop, with the guidance of the Advisor, a written research proposal. The researchproposal must be approved by the Advisory Committee and submitted to the Department Head;

• to keep a systematic record of the research work and results and be able to inform theAdvisor and Advisory Committee with respect to progress (this record remains with the Advisorupon completion of the degree);

• to self-evaluate progress and productivity throughout the program (refer to Figure 1 forsuggested milestones);

• to become familiar with and follow the University of Manitoba Policy 1401 onResponsibilities for Research Ethics(http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/senate/pnp/1401.htm/html);

• to ensure registration and fee payment is completed annually by the deadlines published inthe graduate calendar;

• to become familiar with the policies and procedures and the important deadlines of theFaculty of Graduate Studies. Each student must consult the Academic Guide of the Faculty ofGraduate Studies and the Graduate Calendar for specific information;

• to ensure that meetings are held as necessary with the Advisor and Advisory Committee andto prepare a progress report for presentation at each meeting;

• to submit the Faculty of Graduate Studies Annual Progress Report (signed by the Advisor,the Advisory Committee members, and the Department Head) to the Chair of the GraduateStudies Committee by the required deadline;

• to organize and efficiently process the data set, to keep abreast of current literature in thefield and to assist in the planning of future research;

• to take full responsibility for the agreed upon academic and research program; and

• to notify the Chair of the Graduate Studies Committee of any changes in addresses (includingemail) and phone numbers.

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Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee must consist of a minimum of three members of the Faculty ofGraduate Studies, one of whom must have his/her major affiliation with a department other thanthe major department. The Advisory Committee acts as a partner with the student and theAdvisor in advising the student on his/her thesis research project. The members are selectedbased on their fields of expertise and the nature of the research project. The members areselected to complement the expertise of the Thesis Advisor in providing guidance to the student.

The responsibilities of the Advisory Committee are:

• to discuss the course work and research program with the student and the Advisor;

• to review and evaluate the student's thesis proposal;

• to be available for meetings with the Advisor and the student;

• to be reasonably available for consultation with the student in addition to formal meetings;and

• to read and evaluate the thesis and to participate as a member of the Examining Committee atthe thesis defense.

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FIGURE 1

MILESTONES FOR COMPLETING A MSc PROGRAM

WITHIN A TWO YEAR TIME FRAME

YEAR 1: THE FIRST 6 MONTHS

• Selection of Advisor (if not done before entering program)• Agree on level and length of financial support (if any) with Advisor• Selection of research topic• Selection of Advisory Committee• Meet with Advisory Committee• Selection of required courses, begin coursework• Initiation of literature review and thesis proposal.

YEAR 1: THE LAST 6 MONTHS

• Approved written thesis proposal to be signed by the Student, Advisor and AdvisoryCommittee (by nine months)

• Submission of signed and approved thesis proposal to the Department Head (by nine months)• Continuation of coursework• Begin data collection.

YEAR 2: THE FIRST 6 MONTHS

• Continuation of data collection• Continuation of coursework• Begin writing of thesis• Meet with Advisory Committee.

YEAR 2: THE LAST 6 MONTHS

• Review official Student History (available through the University of Manitoba, StudentRecords web site) to ensure that all course requirements have been completed and reportedaccurately

• Completion of data collection• Analyses of data• Meet with Advisory Committee to obtain approval to write thesis• Writing up of thesis and research manuscript• Have thesis vetted by Advisor• Submit Master’s Thesis/Practicum Title & Appointment of Examiners form to the Faculty of

Graduate Studies prior to handing out the examination copy of thesis to Advisory/ExaminingCommittee

• Hand out the examination copy of the thesis to the Advisory/Examining Committee at least 4weeks prior to the examination date

• Defend thesis• Make required revisions to the thesis• Hand in the final thesis before deadlines set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

**Note that submission of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Annual Progress report to the Chairof the Graduate Studies Committee is normally due in June of each year, regardless of term inwhich program was started.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies

University of Manitoba

Room 500 University CentreWinnipeg, Manitoba Canada

R3T 2N2Phone (204) 474 9377

Fax (204) 474 7553

Email: Graduate_Studies@umanitoba.ca

www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies

Please visit the above Faculty of Graduate Studies

website for general information on graduate studies at

the University of Manitoba