

Students should register for 0 credit hours of master’s thesis research (BME 598) by the registration deadline each term, even if the petition is still pending approval. The petition must be submitted by the 10th day of the fall or spring term, or the fifth day of the summer term. Zero-hour registration: Master’s students are only eligible for “Zero Hours Option A.” Charges for Option A include Range IV (0 hours) tuition, tuition differential, and all related fees, including CampusCare (unless under the the opt-out option).Also, certain fellowships, assistantships and tuition fee waivers require a minimum number of credit hours.

However, registration (including zero-hour registration) is required for all master’s students holding a student visa, as stipulated by the Office of International Services.

Students must be in good academic standing.Requirements to defend the master’s thesis:
