Can the Macbook Pro 13" graphic card be upgraded

My son has a Macbook Pro 13" and for school, he needs a 15" or 17" screen for the graphic card and I want to know if the 13" be upgraded to have the graphic card needed for his requirements for school?

"My son has a Macbook Pro 13" and for school, he needs a 15" or 17" screen for the graphic card..."
Specifically what is the school requirement? What for?

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