Master's theses and doctoral dissertations may be written in one of two formats:

• A traditional thesis is a coherent document that provides a complete and systematic account of your research.
• A manuscript-based thesis is constructed around one or more related manuscripts.

Consult with your supervisory committee early in your degree program to determine which thesis format is best for your work, and then follow the guidelines on this web site.

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 e-mail thesis@interchange.ubc.ca to arrange an appointment.

Important: You should also review Formatting Requirements for detailed information about thesis components and formatting.