Curriculum

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Programme Structure & Duration

Students are expected to complete the programme in four years.

The minimum and maximum candidatures are as follows:

Candidature Full-time Part-time
Minimum 3 years5 years
Maximum 3 years5 years

 

Curriculum

S/NoComponentsTimeline
1Laboratory Rotations (Optional)By sixth months from enrolment
2Confirmation on Supervisors and Research TopicBy sixth months from enrolment
3ERWA01: Epigeum Research Integrity Course (ERIC)By sixth months from enrolment
4Formation of Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)By sixth months from enrolment
5GP8000 Artificial Intelligence LiteracyBefore Qualifying Examination (QE)
6HWG707 Communicating Research in the Medical SciencesBefore Qualifying Examination (QE)
7

Two Core Courses (6 AUs)

  1. MD7001 The Ethics and Practice of Research, and
  2. One core course related to research topic
End of Year 1
8Two Elective Courses (6 AUs)End of Year 1
9HWG702 University Teaching for Teaching AssistantsEnd of Year 1
10HWG703 Graduate English (if applicable)End of Year 1
11Scholarly Communication and Impact SeminarEnd of Year 1
12TAC Meeting & Progress ReportsRefer to the TAC and progress report submission due date
13Attendance at Research Seminars (at least 10 per AY)Years 1 - 3.5
14Graduate Assistantship Programme / Teaching Assistant AssignmentYears 1 - 3.5
15Qualifying Examination (QE)Within 12 - 18 months from enrolment
16Clinical Awareness Attachment OR Global Health Awareness AttachmentBy fifth semester
173 Minute ThesisBy end of Year 3
18ERWA02 Epigeum Research Integrity Re-certification CourseBy end of Year 3
19Thesis SubmissionBy end of Year 4
20Oral ExaminationAfter thesis examination 


 

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