On March 18 2010, the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council endorsed a new single structure and format to be followed for UBC theses and dissertations. The new structure provides considerably more flexibility than the previous structures outlined for traditional and manuscript-based theses and dissertations. For example, manuscript-based chapters can now be incorporated into theses and dissertations that otherwise follow the structure and format of the former traditional thesis.

IMPORTANT: As of September 2010, ALL theses and dissertations must follow the new format. Those presented in the previous manuscript-based format will not be approved.

Please review the following sections carefully:

Scope of a Doctoral Dissertation

Structure of a Doctoral Dissertation

Structure of a Master’s Thesis

Including Published Material in a Thesis or Dissertation

Sample Thesis: New Format

NOTE: If you are planning to produce a non-print thesis, you must consult with the Faculty of Graduate Studies early in the process to ensure that the format is acceptable. Please email graduate.thesis@ubc.ca to arrange an appointment.