Examinations and Thesis Preparation

ExamIMS is the University of Toronto’s largest graduate unit and processes a high-volume of several types of formal oral examinations.

Students and Faculty are expected to familiarize themselves with the appropriate examination processes and expectations, as they may differ from other departments. 

All examinations require IMS approval to proceed. 
 

Click on the appropriate exam link to learn more: 

MSc Final Oral 
MSc-to-PhD Transfer
PhD Qualifying
PhD Final Oral

 

Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

Industrial support of research may limit the communication of research findings. This may affect your MSc or PhD thesis and defense. Refer to the Guidelines for Faculty of Medicine Graduate Students and Supervisors in the Context of Commercialization of Inventions based on Thesis-Related Research if necessary.