Procedure for Selection of Students
The student should apply to the Director of Undergraduate Studies
during the junior year, and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 in
the MRS major.
Expected Product
A written thesis based on at least one independent study (MEDREN
195, 196) with an MRS faculty member who directs the thesis.
Evaluation Procedure
Evaluation by a committee of three MRS faculty members appointed by
the Director of Undergraduate Studies, one of whom must be the
thesis director.
Levels of Distinction
Recommendation from the review committee for Distinction, High
Distinction, and Highest Distinction based on the quality of the
thesis and on performance in the major program.
Special Courses, Other Activities Required, Comments
The MRS independent study courses (MEDREN 195, 196) are being
coded R (Research) for Curriculum 2000, and they may count toward
the MRS major. The thesis may be written in conjunction with
independent study work in either the junior or senior year.
