MS Thesis
Timeline:
- 1st or 2nd Semester
- Complete a written Thesis Proposal and send it to BMEGradProgram@wpi.edu (no later than six months after selecting a Research Advisor or as soon as a line of research has been defined and there is evidence that the experimental protocols can be carried out and 10 days before proposal meeting.)
- Schedule Proposal Meeting (90 minutes- 30-minute presentation and 30-60 minutes of Q&A/discussion)
- Register and develop syllabus for BME 599 (1-6 credits, 1 credit = 4 hr/week effort)
- Final Semester:
- Work with grad administrator to schedule Oral Defense
- Final Oral Presentation- 90 minutes
- Public- 45 minutes- 30-minute presentation, 15-minute Q&A
- Closed-Door Session: 45 minutes for committee questions/defense
- Final Oral Presentation- 90 minutes
- Submit ETD via eProjects
- Submit a signed copy of the ETD E-Signature Form to BMEGradProgram@wpi.edu
- Work with grad administrator to schedule Oral Defense
Deadlines:
| Scheduling/Submission Deadline: | Send To: | Time to Reserve: | Invite: | |
| Proposal Presentation: | As soon as committee is approved | Admin | 90 min. | Committee |
| Proposal (Written): | 10 business days prior to meeting | Committee | N/A | N/A |
| Abstract: | 10 business days prior to defense | Admin | N/A | N/A |
| Report: | 10 business days prior to defense | Committee | N/A | N/A |
| Defense Presentation: | ASAP (especially if presenting at the end of semester) | Admin | 1 hour | Committee, Department |
| Closed Session: | ASAP (especially if presenting at the end of semester) | Admin | 1 hour | Committee |
