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PGR Admissions

This guide provides detailed information about the PGR admissions process, including types of available PhD programs and sources of applications. It also outlines the responsibilities of potential supervisors and the criteria for entry.

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PGR Admissions

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  1. PGR Admissions • How PGR admissions process works • Types of PhD available

  2. Sources of applications: Response to advertisedstudentships Direct application to University Direct application to supervisor Completion of University PG Application Form Paper/Download/Online http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/apply

  3. Application Form PG Admissions Secretaries Paula Blackwell Pauline Whitaker Admissions Office PG Selectors Departmental Potential Supervisor(s)

  4. PG Selector: • Check application meets minimum requirement [English language, degree(s)] • Assign potential supervisor(s) • Check Graduate Recruitment Form/ATAS statement • Complete Decision Form • Return forms to PG Secretary

  5. Potential Supervisors Interview (phone or video-link for OS) Check references Reject Inform Selector Accept Complete Recruitment Form PG Secretary Home Selector Assess Recruitment Form Complete Decision Form Decision Form Applicant Offer/Reject Admissions OS/EU

  6. Recruitment Form: • (completion by supervisor) • Funding? Guarantee required for self-funding. • Ethical approval? • Project description (1-2 pages) • Peer review by Selector or Grant Review Panel

  7. ATAS StatementAcademic Technology Approval Scheme • FCO vetting scheme (from 1 November 2007) “to prevent any terrorists or hostile nations from acquiring WMDs through technology or skills obtained through study in the UK” • ALL non-European Economic Area applicants • Supervisor must provide paragraph describing project and methods • Applicants submit ATAS statement + personal details to FCO for approval before applying for a Visa, Entry Clearance or Extension of Stay • Combined assessment of the student AND project

  8. Costs/Fees Independently sponsored students “Enhanced Tuition Fees” • Living Expenses (£8,000 pa) • Basic Tuition FeesHome/EU: £3,460 pa Overseas: £14,380 pa • Laboratory expenses Basic fee + “Bench Fee” Range £2,500-£15,000 pa UK sponsors will pay all above but NOT overseas fees • Must be requested before an offer is made • Do not quote separate fees to applicants

  9. Responsibility of Potential Supervisors: • Ensure University application form completed • Deal with applications ASAP • Inform PG Secretary/Selector of decision • Complete Recruitment Form fully

  10. Types of PhD • Standard PhD(3 years FT, 6 years PT) • 4 Year PhDsWellcome Trust/Research Councils1styear 3 research attachments, specialise years 2-4PhD with Integrated MSc in Molecular Medicine1st year MSc, standard PhD years 2-4 but with “cohort activities”

  11. PhDs with research overseas • Joint Location (3 years FT)Minimum 1 year in Sheffield • Remote Location (6 years PT)Project abroad - minimum 1 face to face meeting/year • Entry Criteria • OS or EU based students (normal entry requirements) • adequate supervisory arrangements abroad • access to the library, computing and other research facilities • must be approved by Faculty NB All students are initially registered for MPhil and must pass examination to upgrade to PhD

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