Master of Science 

✳️Completion conditions

• Plan A1 (Thesis only)

1. Complete all required thesis credits, submit a thesis proposal, submit the thesis and pass the final oral defense, which is open to the public

2. The thesis or part of the thesis must be published or at least disseminated as a research article, innovation, invention, or other academic work that is accessible as required by the PSU Council

3. Meet the English proficiency requirements for Master's degree students as announced by the PSU Graduate School

4. Other matters shall be in accordance with the relevant PSU regulations, criteria and guidelines, such as scholarship recipients must meet the graduation requirements specified by the scholarship conditions.

• Plan A2 (Coursework + Thesis)

1. Complete all required coursework with a GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) and pass the final oral defense, which is open to the public

2. The thesis or part of the thesis must be published or at least disseminated as a research article, innovation, invention, or other academic work that is accessible as required by the PSU Council, or other academic work, or a full paper in conference proceedings

3. Meet the English proficiency requirements for Master's degree students as announced by the PSU Graduate School

4. Other matters shall be in accordance with the relevant PSU regulations, criteria and guidelines, such as scholarship recipients must meet the graduation requirements specified by the scholarship conditions.