Registration
Induction
The University organises a Postgraduate Induction Programme for all new research students in September/October and January/ February each year. The Induction Programme provides an opportunity for students to meet each other and begin to develop important professional and personal networks Information on the Induction Programme is normally sent out to new students in August and December, depending on their start date. Relevant up to date information is also displayed on the Postgraduate Office website and you are advised to check this, whether or not you have received other related information.
3 month review
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It is important to avoid time being lost in the earlier stages of a PhD project through lack of direction and planning. It is therefore a requirement within the University that each new postgraduate student completes a 3 Month Review of their proposed research project, the purpose of which is:
- to assess the feasibility and quality of the proposed research project
- to develop a detailed plan for the project,
- to assess the training needs of the student.
It is expected that both the student and their supervisors will take part in this review process.
Please note that it is not the intention at this stage to monitor students' progress; this is performed at 9 months (for full-time students), when a detailed written report must be submitted and an evaluation of progress is made. Students who successfully complete this 9 month review will be differentiated to full PhD status.
Following submission of the 3 month review, the School Postgraduate Research Committee will review the feasibility of the project, taking into account the required timeframe of a PhD, and satisfy themselves that the necessary steps are being taken by supervisors to provide appropriate project management.
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COMPLETING THE 3 MONTH REVIEW
The 3 Month Review process requires submission of short report in two sections. Section 1 is written by the postgraduate student and Section 2 by the main supervisor.
Section 1 (completed by the student)
The student should provide a structured abstract of the proposed work, including:
- Proposed Title of Research
- Background to the Research Topic
- Brief Description of the Proposed Project
- a table detailing a Forward Plan for the project
You may use the attached Gantt chart template, Gantt, to provide a forward plan. Please use these headings in the report. (Max. 2 A4 pages)
Section 2 (completed by the supervisor)
The supervisor should comment briefly on (i) the suitability of the project for a PhD, (ii) the Adequacy of Resources, and (iii) the Student's Training Requirements. Please use these headings in the report. (Max. 1 A4 page)
The student should combine the two sections of the report and forward a single document report, via email attachment only, to the School's postgraduate email address
(pharmacypostgrad@qub.ac.uk)
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Differentiation
You will normally register initially as an undifferentiated research student. Differentiation is the subsequent process of deciding whether you should proceed towards a PhD or an MPhil. Some students register directly for the degree of MPhil, and do not go through differentiation (although their progress will normally be reviewed part-way through the first year, and on a regular basis thereafter).
You will be informed in advance of the deadline for your differentiation and of the detailed arrangements. If you are full-time, it will normally take place within nine months of the start of your research (ie no later than June of your first year). If you are part-time, it will normally be within the first 18 months. These deadlines may be extended slightly where circumstances require it, but all full-time students must go through differentiation within the first 16 months and part-time students within the first 30 months. Differentiation is conducted by a panel, normally comprising three academics, including one of your supervisors. You will be required to submit written work (your supervisors will will tell you what this involves) and to attend an interview. The panel will also consider your research plan and your training record, and will make a recommendation as to whether you should be permitted to register for the degree of PhD. You will be informed of the outcome. You may be allowed one further attempt at differentiation if your first attempt is unsuccessful.
You have the right to appeal to a central Postgraduate Appeals Committee if you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the differentiation procedure.
Thesis
Viva
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