Vancouver (ICMJE) - Theses & Dissertations

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Vancouver Thesis Citation Format

PhD Dissertation:

#. Author. Title [dissertation]. Place: University; Year.

Master's Thesis:

#. Author. Title [master's thesis]. Place: University; Year.

Online Thesis:

#. Author. Title [dissertation on the Internet]. University; Year [cited YYYY Mon DD]. Available from: URL

Vancouver Thesis Citation Examples

PhD Dissertation

1. Garcia MR. Impact of telemedicine on rural healthcare delivery in developing nations [dissertation]. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University; 2024.

In-text: (1)

Master's Thesis

2. Chen L. Antibiotic resistance patterns in community-acquired infections [master's thesis]. London: Imperial College London; 2023.

In-text: (2)

Online Dissertation

3. Patel R. Machine learning approaches in clinical decision support systems [dissertation on the Internet]. Stanford: Stanford University; 2024 [cited 2024 Feb 15]. Available from: https://purl.stanford.edu/abc123

In-text: (3)

Medical Research Thesis

4. Thompson AJ. Outcomes of minimally invasive cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort study [dissertation]. Boston: Harvard Medical School; 2024.

In-text: (4)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a thesis in Vancouver format?

Use the format: Author. Title [dissertation/master's thesis]. Place: University; Year. Example: 1. Garcia MR. Impact of telemedicine on rural healthcare delivery [dissertation]. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University; 2024.

What is the difference between citing a PhD thesis and a master's thesis?

Use "[dissertation]" for PhD/doctoral theses and "[master's thesis]" for master's-level work. The rest of the format is identical: Author. Title [type]. Place: University; Year.

How do I cite a thesis accessed online in Vancouver?

Add "[Internet]" after the thesis type, include the access date and URL. Example: 1. Lee S. Novel biomarkers in early cancer detection [dissertation on the Internet]. Boston: Harvard University; 2024 [cited 2024 Mar 1]. Available from: URL

Should I include the degree type in a Vancouver thesis citation?

Yes, the thesis type is required in square brackets after the title. Use: [dissertation] for PhD, [master's thesis] for master's, or [thesis] if the level is unclear.

How do I cite a medical thesis in Vancouver format?

Medical theses follow the same format as other dissertations. Include the university name, year, and specify [dissertation] or [master's thesis]. If it is available from a repository, include the URL.