Master's Individual Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Individual Interdisciplinary Studies (IIS) Master’s program provides students with a proven track record the opportunity to combine substantial aspects of existing programs – of at least two units – into a unique syllabus that lies outside traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s is a two-year program giving students the opportunity to customize an interdisciplinary program that matches their research. In addition to the minimum requirements for the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, students must complete 12 credit hours of coursework at the 7000 level and a master’s thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the IIS Master’s program you must have: A four-year honours degree in a discipline relevant to proposed field of study A minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) or equivalent in the last 60 credit hours of study At least 6 credit hours of coursework at the 3000 level or above outside major department with a minimum GPA 3.5 in these courses

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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