Code of Practice

Contents

1. Introduction – The University

   1.1    The Graduate School Committee
   1.2    The Graduate School
   1.3    The Postgraduate Dean
   1.4    The Deputy/Associate Dean of the Faculty
   1.5    The Director of Postgraduate Training
   1.6    Directors of Postgraduate Research

2. Institutional Arrangements

3. The Research Environment

4. Selection, Admission and Induction of Students

   4.1    Pre-Entry Information
   4.2    Entry Requirements
   4.3    Selection
   4.4    Admission
   4.5    Induction
   4.6    Supervision
   4.7    Management of Supervision
   4.8    Progress and Review Arrangements
   4.9    Development of Research and Other Skills
   4.10  Feedback Mechanisms
   4.11  Assessment
   4.12  The Thesis
   4.13  The Submission
   4.14  Oral Examination (viva voce)
   4.15  Examination
   4.16  Outcome of the Examination
   4.17  Conferment of Degree
   4.18  Student Representation
   4.19  Complaints
   4.20  Appeals

5. Introduction – School of Medicine and Health

   5.1   Organisation within the University
   5.2   Organisation within the School of Medicine and Health
   5.3   Members of Research Staff within the School of Medicine and Health

6. Committees – School of Medicine and Health

   6.1   Research Committee
   6.2   Teaching and Learning Committee
   6.2   Postgraduate Representation on School Committees
   

7. Applying to the School of Medicine and Health – Research Degrees (PhD, MSc, MPhil)

   7.1   Pre-Entry Information
   7.2   Entry Requirements
   7.3   Selection
   7.4   Admission
   7.5   Induction
   7.6   Supervision
   7.7   Management of Supervision
   7.8   Progress and Review Arrangements
   7.9   Development of Research and Other Skills