Curriculum
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 years | 5 years |
| Maximum | 3 years | 5 years |
Curriculum
| S/No | Components | Timeline |
| 1 | Laboratory Rotations (Optional) | By sixth months from enrolment |
| 2 | Confirmation on Supervisors and Research Topic | By sixth months from enrolment |
| 3 | ERWA01: Epigeum Research Integrity Course (ERIC) | By sixth months from enrolment |
| 4 | Formation of Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) | By sixth months from enrolment |
| 5 | GP8000 Artificial Intelligence Literacy | Before Qualifying Examination (QE) |
| 6 | HWG707 Communicating Research in the Medical Sciences | Before Qualifying Examination (QE) |
| 7 | Two Core Courses (6 AUs)
| End of Year 1 |
| 8 | Two Elective Courses (6 AUs) | End of Year 1 |
| 9 | HWG702 University Teaching for Teaching Assistants | End of Year 1 |
| 10 | HWG703 Graduate English (if applicable) | End of Year 1 |
| 11 | Scholarly Communication and Impact Seminar | End of Year 1 |
| 12 | TAC Meeting & Progress Reports | Refer to the TAC and progress report submission due date |
| 13 | Attendance at Research Seminars (at least 10 per AY) | Years 1 - 3.5 |
| 14 | Graduate Assistantship Programme / Teaching Assistant Assignment | Years 1 - 3.5 |
| 15 | Qualifying Examination (QE) | Within 12 - 18 months from enrolment |
| 16 | Clinical Awareness Attachment OR Global Health Awareness Attachment | By fifth semester |
| 17 | 3 Minute Thesis | By end of Year 3 |
| 18 | ERWA02 Epigeum Research Integrity Re-certification Course | By end of Year 3 |
| 19 | Thesis Submission | By end of Year 4 |
| 20 | Oral Examination | After thesis examination |
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