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Final Oral Examination (Defense of Thesis)

A satisfactory final oral examination is required for the approval of a thesis. Acceptance of the thesis will be contingent upon approval of the respective M.S. Thesis Committee. The thesis defense consists of a seminar presentation by the candidate to the general public. A closed door examination by the M.S. Thesis Committee follows and covers the general field of the thesis, and other parts of the student's program as determined by the respective committee. Members of the M.S. Thesis Committee must be satisfied that the student has:

  1. Completed the research approved by the M.S. Thesis Committee.
  2. Passed all examinations required by COGS, including the successful defense of the thesis.
  3. Completed the required coursework.
  4. Completed a thesis that is an independent investigation in the biomedical engineering field and constitutes a contribution to the respective discipline.

Upon successful completion of the aforementioned requirements, the M.S. Thesis Committee members will sign the approval forms for the M.S. Thesis and make an official recommendation to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the UTHSCSA or to the Graduate School at UTSA that the Master's degree be awarded.


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