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Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland: Structured PhD
| Institution | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
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| Department | Single Tier Structure |
| Web | https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
A PhD requires candidates to attend and carry out research under appropriate RCSI supervision for a minimum of three years full-time.
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Candidates pay fees each year until they submit their thesis and are allowed a minimum of three years and a maximum of six years from initial registration to complete their degree. Students who take more than six years must re-apply for registration.
Students have access to the Vitae Researcher Development Framework system to define their competencies, identify weaknesses and develop transferable skills. All students submit annual written reports and present their work in an oral presentation and interview. Progress is reviewed by two independent staff members who decide on the continued registration of each student each year.
Students can only progress to PhD after a satisfactory progress assessment at the end of the probationary first year.
International placements are strongly encouraged, although funding is dependent on the specific funding agency arrangement.
All PhD candidates complete a written thesis on their project which is submitted to one external examiner and one internal examiner* for examination. Following the recommendation of the examiners, including successful completion of an oral (viva voce) examination at RCSI with an independent chair present, a PhD may be awarded.
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| Entry requirements | In order to register for a PhD at RCSI, candidates must have obtained at least an MSc or upper second class (2.1) honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Candidates must also have an RCSI supervisor with whom they have agreed the topic for their thesis and the logistical details for their candidature, for example, start date, location for initial research training and so on. |
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