Key Dates for 3-year PhD Candidates
- Full-time 3-year PhD Candidates
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Key Date Event 1st day Registration 1st month Course selection@ End of 11th month Submit the probationary report to the Departmental Research Postgraduate Committee (DRPC) for confirmation of candidature*# End of 12th month Completion of two Graduate School research conduct modules unless exemption has been granted
End of probationary period
(Students are required to submit a Data Management Plan (DMP) if data is to be collected or generated as part of the research, and present the scheme of research at the Supervisory Committee meeting arranged by the DRPC or the supervisor. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of DMP.)End of 24th month Submit the 2nd annual progress monitoring report to the DRPC* At least 3 months before the expected date of thesis submission Submit a written notice of intention to submit a thesis to the Chairperson of the DRPC End of 36th month Completion of all coursework requirements. Thesis should be submitted by this date.
End of candidature
(Students are required to submit the dataset of their research, where applicable, when they submit theses for examination. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of dataset.)@ 3-year PhD students are required to complete the two research conduct modules offered by the Graduate School before the end of the probationary period. Students who have completed equivalent training in previous research degree programmes may apply for course exemption. In addition, some Faculties / Schools / Departments may require 3-year PhD students to complete courses as part of the degree requirement. Please consult the Faculty / School / Departmental Office for details.
* The supervisor, in consultation with members of the Supervisory Committee, shall provide comments on the report for student’s feedback. The DRPC will then consider and submit the report with its recommendations to the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee (FHDC).
# It is advisable that students submit their probationary report one month before the end of the probationary period to allow more time for the confirmation process.
- Part-time 3-year PhD Candidates
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Key Date Event 1st day Registration 1st month Course selection@ End of 11th month Submit the probationary report to the Departmental Research Postgraduate Committee (DRPC) for confirmation of candidature*# End of 12th month Completion of two Graduate School research conduct modules unless exemption has been granted.
End of probationary period
(Students are required to submit a Data Management Plan (DMP) if data is to be collected or generated as part of the research, and present the scheme of research at the Supervisory Committee meeting arranged by the DRPC or the supervisor. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of DMP.)End of 24th month Submit the 2nd annual progress monitoring report to the DRPC* End of 36th month Submit the 3rd bi-annual progress monitoring report to the DRPC* End of 48th month Submit the 4th bi-annual progress monitoring report to the DRPC* At least 3 months before the expected date of thesis submission Submit a written notice of intention to submit a thesis to the Chairperson of the DRPC End of 54th month Completion of all coursework requirements. Thesis should be submitted by this date.
End of candidature
(Students are required to submit the dataset of their research, where applicable, when they submit theses for examination. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of dataset.)@ 3-year PhD students are required to complete the two research conduct modules offered by the Graduate School before the end of the probationary period. Students who have completed equivalent training in previous research degree programmes may apply for course exemption. In addition, some Faculties / Schools / Departments may require 3-year PhD students to complete courses as part of the degree requirement. Please consult the Faculty / School / Departmental Office for details.
* The supervisor, in consultation with members of the Supervisory Committee, shall provide comments on the report for student’s feedback. The DRPC will then consider and submit the report with its recommendations to the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee (FHDC).
# It is advisable that students submit their probationary report one month before the end of the probationary period to allow more time for the confirmation process.
Key Dates for 4-year PhD Candidates
- Full-time 4-year PhD Candidates
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Key Date Event 1st day Registration 1st month Course selection@ End of 12th months Submit the 1st annual progress monitoring report to the Departmental Research Postgraduate Committee (DRPC)*
End of 23rd month Submit the probationary report to the DRPC for confirmation of candidature*# End of 24th month Completion of Graduate School coursework requirements and at least 50% of Faculty / School / Departmental coursework requirements.
End of probationary period
(Students are required to submit a Data Management Plan (DMP) if data is to be collected or generated as part of the research, and present the scheme of research at the Supervisory Committee meeting arranged by the DRPC or the supervisor. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of DMP.)End of 36th month Submit the 3rd bi-annual progress monitoring report to the DRPC* At least 3 months before the expected date of thesis submission Submit a written notice of intention to submit a thesis to the Chairperson of the DRPC End of 48th month Completion of all coursework requirements. Thesis should be submitted by this date.
End of candidature
(Students are required to submit the dataset of their research, where applicable, when they submit theses for examination. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of dataset.)@ Enrolment in Semester 1 courses is generally scheduled in late August/early September and that for Semester 2 courses in December/January. The Graduate School will inform students of the exact course enrolment period via email. Students who register after the online enrolment periods may follow the add/drop procedures to do course enrolment.
* The DRPC shall be required to provide comments on the supervision and/or progress on the reports. After the DRPC has considered both supervision and candidate’s reports, an email will be sent to the supervisor and the candidate alerting them to view the reports with the comments of the DRPC. The DRPC will also submit the supervision report and the candidate’s report with its comments to the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee (FHDC).
# It is advisable that students submit their probationary report one month before the end of the probationary period to allow more time for the confirmation process.
- Part-time 4-year PhD Candidates
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Key Date Event 1st day Registration 1st month Course selection@ End of 12th month Submit the 1st bi-annual progress monitoring report to the Departmental Research Postgraduate Committee (DRPC)* End of 23rd month Submit the probationary report to the DRPC for confirmation of candidature*# End of 24th month Completion of Graduate School coursework requirements and at least 50% of Faculty / School / Departmental coursework requirements.
End of probationary period
(Students are required to submit a Data Management Plan (DMP) if data is to be collected or generated as part of the research, and present the scheme of research at the Supervisory Committee meeting arranged by the DRPC or the supervisor. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of DMP.)End of 36th month Submit the 3rd annual progress monitoring report to the DRPC* End of 48th month Submit the 4th annual progress monitoring report to the DRPC* End of 60th month Submit the 5th annual progress monitoring report to the DRPC* At least 3 months before the expected date of thesis submission Submit a written notice of intention to submit a thesis to the Chairperson of the DRPC End of 72th month Completion of all coursework requirements. Thesis should be submitted by this date.
End of candidature
(Students are required to submit the dataset of their research, where applicable, when they submit theses for examination. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of dataset.)@ Enrolment in Semester 1 courses is generally scheduled in late August/early September and that for Semester 2 courses in December/January. The Graduate School will inform students of the exact course enrolment period via email. Students who register after the online enrolment periods may follow the add/drop procedures to do course enrolment.
* The supervisor, in consultation with members of the Supervisory Committee, shall provide comments on the report for student’s feedback. The DRPC will then consider and submit the report with its recommendations to the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee (FHDC).
# It is advisable that students submit their probationary report one month before the end of the probationary period to allow more time for the confirmation process.
Key Dates for MPhil Candidates
- Full-time MPhil Candidates
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Key Date Event 1st day Registration 1st month Course selection@ End of 11th month Submit the probationary report to the Departmental Research Postgraduate Committee (DRPC) for confirmation of candidature*# End of 12th months Completion of Graduate School coursework requirements and at least 50% of Faculty / School / Departmental coursework requirements.
End of probationary period
(Students are required to submit a Data Management Plan (DMP) if data is to be collected or generated as part of the research, and present the scheme of research at the Supervisory Committee meeting arranged by the DRPC or the supervisor. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of DMP.)At least 3 months before the expected date of thesis submission Submit a written notice of intention to submit a thesis to the Chairperson of the DRPC
End of 24th month Completion of all coursework requirements. Thesis should be submitted by this date.
End of candidature
(Students are required to submit the dataset of their research, where applicable, when they submit theses for examination. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of dataset.)@ Enrolment in Semester 1 courses is generally scheduled in late August/early September and that for Semester 2 courses in December/January. The Graduate School will inform students of the exact course enrolment period via email. Students who register after the online enrolment periods may follow the add/drop procedures to do course enrolment.
* The DRPC shall be required to provide comments on the supervision and/or progress on the reports. After the DRPC has considered both supervision and candidate’s reports, an email will be sent to the supervisor and the candidate alerting them to view the reports with the comments of the DRPC. The DRPC will also submit the supervision report and the candidate’s report with its comments to the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee (FHDC).
# It is advisable that students submit their probationary report one month before the end of the probationary period to allow more time for the confirmation process.
- Part-time MPhil Candidates
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Key Date Event 1st day Registration 1st month Course selection@ End of 11th month Submit the probationary report to the Departmental Research Postgraduate Committee (DRPC) for confirmation of candidature*# End of 12th months Completion of Graduate School coursework requirements and at least 50% of Faculty / School / Departmental coursework requirements
End of probationary period
(Students are required to submit a Data Management Plan (DMP) if data is to be collected or generated as part of the research, and present the scheme of research at the Supervisory Committee meeting arranged by the DRPC or the supervisor. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of DMP.)End of 24th month Submit the 2nd annual progress monitoring report to the DRPC*
At least 3 months before the expected date of thesis submission Submit a written notice of intention to submit a thesis to the Chairperson of the DRPC End of 36th month Completion of all coursework requirements. Thesis should be submitted by this date.
End of candidature
(Students are required to submit the dataset of their research, where applicable, when they submit theses for examination. Please refer to the website of the University Libraries for details of submission of dataset.)@ Enrolment in Semester 1 courses is generally scheduled in late August/early September and that for Semester 2 courses in December/January. The Graduate School will inform students of the exact course enrolment period via email. Students who register after the online enrolment periods may follow the add/drop procedures to do course enrolment.
* The supervisor, in consultation with members of the Supervisory Committee, shall provide comments on the report for student’s feedback. The DRPC will then consider and submit the report with its recommendations to the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee (FHDC).
# It is advisable that students submit their probationary report one month before the end of the probationary period to allow more time for the confirmation process.