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Schedule J (Medicine) This schedule is suitable for candidates who intend, from the outset to submit for a final award of MD or MPhil MD
MPhil (MA/MSc by Research)
4 Years
4 Years
Candidates who do not submit within the maximum time period must apply for a formal extension (section 5.10 and Research Degrees – Generic Institutional Regulations (UPR AS10, section 10.2 refers) Entry Qualifications In addition to the entry qualifications for this Schedule which are set out in the Research Degrees – Generic Institutional Regulations (UPR AS10, section 4 refers), a candidate for a research degree on this schedule will satisfy the following criteria: 1. Normally, have obtained MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Primary Degree and Professional practice qualification in United Kingdom) degrees from a recognised institution or some other registerable primary qualification in medicine and be eligible for full registration or hold limited registration with the General Medical Council whilst undertaking any research degree within this schedule; OR have obtained the British Dental Society degree from a recognised institution and/or be eligible for registration with the General Dental Council. 2. Normally have three years relevant professional practice experience. Schedule J comprises of the following assessments: Initial Registration Assessment
Within 8 months of enrolment
Doctoral Review Assessment
Within 24 months of enrolment
Initial Registration Assessment The composition of the panel for the initial registration assessment is defined in the Research Degrees – Generic Institutional Regulations (UPR AS10, section 11.2 refers). The Principal Supervisor will ensure that the initial registration assessment panel is appointed within 8 months from the date of enrolment. The composition of the panel will be approved by the Research Degrees Board before the panel convenes. The candidate will submit a research programme proposal and a progress report to the panel within 8 months from the date of enrolment. A candidate who does not comply with this requirement will have their enrolment under schedule withdrawn. The research programme proposal will be phased, indicating timescales and identifying the points at which progress assessments are intended to occur. The progress report will be no more than 6,000 words, excluding appendices.
