The duration of study at the IPPS MP-RP leading to the acquisition of the Master of Science degree is set at three (3) academic semesters, in which the time of preparation of the thesis is included.
The maximum time allowed for the completion of studies is set at five (5) academic semesters, under certain conditions (health reasons, pregnancy or postpartum, professional reasons, completion of experiments in research diplomas) upon application of the postgraduate student to the coordinating committee and decision of the SPC.
The SPC, in exceptional cases, decides, after a written request of the student, to suspend the attendance for up to two (2) academic semesters (twelve months), following a relevant recommendation by the CC.