Academic Advising Centre
After you graduate, you may change your mind about your career goals or you may want to enhance your degree with a specialization or additional qualifications. Learn about UFV's graduate and professional programs, and how to select the right path for your career aspirations.
Graduate school or a professional program can be a strong choice for meeting lifetime learning goals. Further study can fuel a passion for research in a specialized area, advancing knowledge and scholarship in a certain field of study. Alternatively, another credential can help you change career paths or advance in your current field. A graduate degree may also be a requirement for some professions, such as counselling or physiotherapy.
Here are some guiding questions to think about as you consider the various aspects of further study. Once you figure out the answers to these questions, you will be able to apply to graduate school or to a professional program knowing that you are doing what is best for your future.
For more articles on the topic of graduate studies, visit the Graduate Matters and Career Advice blogs on the University Affairs website.
Deciding to go to graduate school or to enter a professional program is a major life decision. Now that you have decided that this is the right path for you, it's time to look at the next steps.