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PhD Registration and Assessment procedures

PhD Registration and Assessment procedures. There are 3 stages of internal assessment during the PhD: Research Plan 8 weeks after registration date Early Stage Assessment (ESA) 9 months FT/18 months PT Late Stage Review (LSR) by 24 months FT/30-36 months PT

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PhD Registration and Assessment procedures

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  1. PhD Registration and Assessment procedures There are 3 stages of internal assessment during the PhD: Research Plan 8 weeks after registration date Early Stage Assessment (ESA) 9 months FT/18 months PT Late Stage Review (LSR) by 24 months FT/30-36 months PT Shortly after your registration, Hayley will send each student an email containing their milestone deadlines. Times refer to COMPLETION of assessment NOT SUBMISSION OF FORM/REPORT All assessment documents are completed/sent electronically Hard copies not accepted

  2. Progress Review Panel (PRP) • The PRP is made up of two subject experts, at least one of whom must be external to the student’s Section or Centre.  The PRP is proposed by the supervisor and approved by the Higher Degrees Research Committee in advance of the first assessment. • The Panel will make all three assessments. • There is no flexibility with assessment timings. The milestone dates must be followed.

  3. Recommendations At each stage of assessment, the assessors make a recommendation: • Approval by the HDRC • Approval by the HDRC subject to certain revisions and/or amendments being satisfactorily completed • Re-submission within a stipulated length of time • Recommend that the work is not suitable for PhD registration and the applicant should be transferred to MPhil registration • To recommend that the student should not continue The final decision on all recommendations rests with the Departmental HDRC.

  4. Registration and Assessment Research Plan Assessment: to confirm student has the required • academic qualifications • proficiency in spoken and written English • The PRP may, on occasion, find it necessary to interview a student if clarification is needed on any aspect of the application (eg to confirm proficiency in English ). Research Plan and Supervisor meet the required standard: • Scope to carry out your own research even though you may be working in a large team with complementary projects • Appropriate supervision can be given throughout the PhD. • The PRP may, on occasion, find it necessary to interview a student if clarification is needed on any aspect of the application (eg to confirm proficiency in English ).

  5. First Assessment: Research Plan (by 8 weeks) • Students must complete the research plan assessment within 8 weeks of starting their studies.  The Progress Review Panel (PRP) must have been approved by the Department before the assessment procedure can begin. • No presentation to PRP at this stage • The purpose of the Research Plan is to ensure, as far as possible, that a successful PhD will follow. The PRP report aims to be helpful and provide constructive feedback where appropriate.

  6. Registration and Assessment The Research Plan is completed on a pro forma with two pages for an overview of the project.  It should contain: Background, hypothesis, aims, methods, plan of investigation. Potential issues should be highlighted: eg new technique(s), patient recruitment, awaiting ethical approval Aim: demonstrate understanding of all aspects of the research to be undertaken.

  7. Second Assessment: Early Stage Assessment (by 9 months FT, 18 months PT ) Student to arrange time/location/send report to assessors (at least one week ahead) • 4,000-word report, comprising a literature review, an overview of progress to date and a plan of future work. The student will give a 10-20 minute oral presentation followed by a viva (up to 30 minutes can include open question and answer session). • And undertake a minimum of 2 professional skills courses plus the online plagiarism awareness course • OR • a Graduate School retreat plus the online plagiarism awareness course • OR • An international doctoral summer school plus the online plagiarism awareness course

  8. Third (final) Assessment:Late Stage Review (by 24 months FT, 30-36 months PT) Student to arrange time/location/send report to assessors (at least one week ahead) • oral presentation of at least 30 minutes and submit a summary document not longer than 4 pages including an overview of the presentation and a detailed plan of future work to complete.  • Followed by a viva……………opportunity to discuss your work • And students must have completed a further two Graduate School courses.

  9. Assessments provide useful practice for PhD viva Good luck!

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