Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

Saint Mary’s University is an excellent place to pursue graduate studies. Choose from 27 diverse graduate programs (PhD, Masters, Diploma), offered within a collegial and stimulating intellectual community.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) oversees Saint Mary’s graduate programs and supports the university’s research endeavours. The Faculty offers a wealth of information and resources on graduate studies and research activities within the university.

News and Events

CIHR Information Session for Students on Award in Health Research
September 9, 2019 - 12:00pm - Webinar, please register at the link above (event password: CIHR)

UPCOMING DEFENSES (everyone welcome):

Hannah Ehler - MSc Astronomy
TITLE: Investigating X-ray variability of AGN through spectral and temporal analyses: Mrk 530 & Mrk 335
August 16, 2019 - 10:30 AM - Atrium 305

Andrea Boucher – MA Criminology
TITLE:  A Gender-Based Analysis of the Good Lives Model's Primary Goods: Exploring Women's Reintegrative Experience
August 19, 2019 - 2:00 PM – Loyola 281

Roisin Walls - Master of Applied Health Services Research
TITLE: An Exploration of the Barriers Overcame by Undergraduate Students to Access Mental Health Services
August 20, 2019 - 11:00 AM - Loyola 171

Garland Xie – MSc Applied Science
TITLE:  Root traits influence stormwater performance in a green roof microcosm
August 22, 2019 - 1:30 PM – Science 221

Tyler Spencer – MA Criminology
TITLE:  Criminal-Private-Sector-Corruption: Mafia Involvement as Brokers and Patrons in Construction Contracts in Montreal
August 23, 2019 - 1:00 PM - Atrium 216

Mary (Mimi) O'Handley – MA Criminology
TITLE:  Green Criminology and the Corporate Extraction of Water in Canada
August 26, 2019 - 1:00 PM - Atrium 216

Samantha Penney - PhD I/O Psychology
TITLE: Fostering a Psychologically Healthy Workplace through Leadership
August 26, 2019 - 1:00 PM - Loyola 274

Amanda Griffin - MSc Applied Science
TITLE: Differential colonization by ecto-, arbuscular and ericoid mycorrhizal fungi in forested wetland plants
August 26, 2019 - 2:00 PM - Science 310

Caterina Bettin – PhD Business Administration
TITLE:  The Amodern Self: Towards an Aesthetic Approach to Subjectivity in Organizations
August 30, 2019 - 10:00 AM - Atrium 216

Ashley Buckle - Master of Applied Health Services Research
TITLE: A Qualitative Approach to Nursing Staff Shortages in Nova Scotia's Rural Emergency Departments
August 30, 2019 - 1:30 PM - Loyola 281