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Program Structure

The Health Information Science PhD program is designed as a 12-term program spanning four academic years (three terms per academic year - September 1 to August 31). The ideal progression through the program is as follows:
Year 1 (Terms 1, 2 and 3) - Coursework
- Complete the SGPS Academic Integrity Module (term 1)
- Complete Coursework - All courses (2.0 credits should be completed during terms 1, 2 and 3)
- Complete annual meeting with supervisor - Pathfinder Portfolio (term 3)
Year 2 (Terms 4, 5 and 6) - Comprehensive Exam & Development of Thesis Proposal
- Set-up Advisory Committee (term 5)
- Complete the Comprehensive Exam (term 5 or 6)
- Complete the Thesis Proposal (term 6)
- Complete annual meeting with supervisor - Pathfinder Portfolio (term 6)
Year 3 (Terms 7, 8 and 9) - Thesis Work
- Begin thesis data collection, analysis, writing, etc. (terms 7 to 9)
- Complete annual meeting with supervisor - Pathfinder Portfolio (term 9)
Year 4 (Terms 10, 11 and 12) - Thesis Work
- Complete thesis writing (terms 10-12)
- Submit and orally defend the thesis (term 12)