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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2008/2009
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6. Higher Professional Degrees in Medicine: General Regulations— MD and DDS6.1 (a) A candidate
for the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) must:
(i) be a graduate in Medicine
and Surgery (MB ChB) of the University of Edinburgh, or a graduate of the
Polish School of Medicine in Edinburgh, and must have been engaged since
graduation for at least one year either in scientific work bearing directly
on the candidate’s profession, or in the practice of Medicine or Surgery,
or
(ii) hold a qualification
which is registrable with the General Medical Council and must have been
engaged since graduation for at least one year either in scientific work
bearing directly on the candidate’s profession, or in the practice
of Medicine or Surgery, and will perform their work in the South East of
Scotland, either employed as a member of staff of the University of Edinburgh;
or as an NHS employee or as a research worker employed or self-financed or
grant-funded, in the University of Edinburgh or an Associated Institution
or an NHS establishment.
(b) A candidate for
the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) must:
(i) be a graduate in
Dental Surgery (BDS) of the University of Edinburgh and must have been engaged
since graduation for at least one year either in scientific work bearing
directly on the candidate’s profession, or in the practice of Dentistry,
or
(ii) hold a qualification
which is registrable with the General Dental Council and must have been engaged
since graduation for at least one year either in scientific work bearing
directly on the candidate’s profession, or in the practice of Dentistry,
and will perform their work in the South East of Scotland, either employed
as a member of staff of the University of Edinburgh; or as an NHS employee
or as a research worker employed or self-financed or grant-funded, in the
University of Edinburgh, or an Associated Institution or an NHS establishment.
6.2 (a) A thesis
for the degree of MD must deal with one or more of the subjects of study
in the curriculum for the degrees of MB ChB of the University or with subjects
arising directly from contemporary medical practice.
(b) A thesis for the
degree of DDS must deal with one or more subjects of study in the curriculum
for the degree of BDS of the University or with subjects arising directly
from contemporary dental practice.
6.3. The grounds for
the award of the degrees of MD and DDS are:
(a) the candidate must
have demonstrated by the presentation of a thesis and by performance in an
oral examination (unless this is exceptionally waived) that the candidate
is capable of pursuing original research in the field of study, relating
particular researches to the general body of knowledge in the field, and
presenting the results of the researches in a critical and scholarly way.
(b) the thesis must
be an original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in or
understanding of the field of study; contain material worthy of publication;
show a comprehensive knowledge and a critical appreciation of the field of
study and related literature; show that the candidate’s observations
have been carefully made; show the exercise of independent critical judgment
with regard to both the candidate’s work and that of other scholars
in the same general field; contain material which presents a unified body
of work; be satisfactory in its literary and general presentation, give full
and adequate references and have a coherent structure understandable to a
scholar in the same general field with regard to intentions, background,
methods and conclusions. A concise and informative summary should be included
with the thesis.
6.4 (a) An
intending candidate shall submit to the College of Medicine and Veterinary
Medicine (Medicine) a suggested topic and description of the work on
which the thesis will be based. Candidates who do not hold the degrees
of MB ChB or BDS, as appropriate, from the University of Edinburgh
should submit applications through their identified adviser(s), and
receive the approval of the head of an appropriate University School.
The College Postgraduate Studies Committee must approve the thesis
proposal before the application is accepted. Where the research proposal
involves work on human subjects or animals, proof must be submitted
that study protocols have been approved by the appropriate ethical
committee or regulatory body. Additionally, in the case of studies
involving laboratory animals, the candidate should confirm that animal
care, welfare and procedures will be conducted under an appropriate
Home Office Licence. Candidates will become matriculated students.
A fee to cover registration and matriculation is payable when the suggested
topic and description of the work have been accepted by the College.
A registration fee is paid upon initial registration, an annual advisory
fee is paid at the beginning of each year of study (Including the first
year) and an examination fee is paid at the time of thesis submission.
An annual progress report will be submitted jointly by the adviser,
the candidate and the Head of School or his/her nominee. After formal
acceptance of the suggested topic and description normally a period
of at least 18 months must elapse before a candidate may submit a thesis
for the degree concerned. It is expected that the thesis would normally
be submitted within a period of five years following registration.
Late submissions will require approval from the College Postgraduate
Studies Committee.
(b) A period of two
years must have elapsed since obtaining the primary degrees or registrable
qualifications referred to in clause 6.1 above before an intending candidate
may submit a suggested topic and description.
6.5 Registration may
be suspended by the Committee for a specified period, if good cause is shown.
The total period of suspension of studies for any candidate may not exceed
two years. No fees are payable during any full year in which suspension
has been continuous.
6.6 If the College of
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (Medicine) accepts a prospective candidate,
an adviser, who will be a member of the academic staff of the University
or an honorary member of staff, will normally be appointed from whom the
prospective candidate should seek advice. Students performing work outwith
the University would normally have project approval from and an additional
adviser in the host institute. These appointments will be subject to ratification
by the College Postgraduate Studies Committee.
6.7 A candidate must
submit a thesis specially written for the degree concerned and must not have
submitted it in candidature for any other degree, postgraduate diploma or
professional qualification. Material to be included in a thesis may be published
before the thesis is submitted. The thesis must record the fact of such publication.
The thesis must conform to the Regulatory Standards laid down by the Senatus
Academicus (See the Postgraduate Research Degree Assessment Regulations).
6.8 A candidate must
incorporate in the thesis a signed declaration:
(a) that the thesis
has been composed by the candidate, and
(b) either that the
work is the candidate’s own or, if the candidate has been a member
of a research group, that the candidate has made a substantial contribution
to the work, such contribution being clearly indicated in the declaration,
and
(c) that a candidate
who does not hold the degrees of MB ChB or BDS, as appropriate, from the
University of Edinburgh has undertaken a substantial proportion of the work
(greater than 75%) contributing to the thesis while in post in South-East
Scotland**, and
(d) that the candidate
has not submitted the thesis in candidature for any other degree, postgraduate
diploma or professional qualification
6.9 Two copies
of the thesis, together with three additional copies of the abstract,
must be submitted to the College Postgraduate Studies Committee. Both
copies of the thesis shall remain the property of the University.
While author’s copyright
subsists in the thesis and in the abstract of the thesis, each candidate
will be asked to grant the University the right to publish the abstract of
the thesis approved and/or to authorise its publication for any scholarly
purpose with proper acknowledgement of authorship.
6.10 On the recommendation
of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (Medicine), the Senatus
Academicus shall appoint one internal examiner, who shall not have been the
candidate’s adviser, and one external examiner of the thesis. External
examiners shall be of recognised eminence in the subject matter of the thesis
and their appointment shall be subject to the approval of the University
Court. In special circumstances more than one internal or external examiner
may be appointed.
6.11 The candidate will
be required to undertake an oral examination in the subject matter of the
thesis unless the examination is exceptionally waived by the College of Medicine
and Veterinary Medicine (Medicine). An oral examination will be mandatory
for candidates who do not hold the degrees of MB ChB or BDS, as appropriate,
of the University of Edinburgh.
6.12 The examiners report
to the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (Medicine). They may judge
a thesis satisfactory subject to specified modifications. In such circumstances
the candidate will be permitted to graduate only after the College of Medicine
and Veterinary Medicine (Medicine) has received a statement, signed by the
internal examiner, that the modifications have been made.
6.13 If in the opinion
of the examiners the thesis is not of sufficient merit to justify the award
of the degree, the candidate may be given the opportunity to resubmit the
thesis provided that effect is given to any recommendation the examiners
and the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (Medicine) may make regarding
further studies or the format or content of the thesis.
6.14 If the thesis is
deemed to be sufficiently worthy the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
(Medicine) may recommend to the Senatus Academicus that the Degree of MD
or DDS be conferred either with Distinction or with Distinction and the award
of a Gold Medal.
6.15 Candidates
may, at the discretion of the Senatus Academicus, be permitted to graduate
in absentia.
** For this purpose, South-East
Scotland is the areas covered by the Borders, Fife and Lothian Health Boards.
7. Higher Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine: General Regulations—DVM&S7.1 A candidate for
the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (DVM&S) must
normally be:
(a) a graduate of the
University of Edinburgh of at least two years’ standing, or a graduate
of another approved University of at least three years’ standing who
has served as a member of staff (ordinary or honorary) of the University
of Edinburgh for a continuous period of not less than two years, and
(b) registered to practise
Veterinary Medicine within the United Kingdom, and
(c) have been engaged
since graduation for at least one year either in scientific work bearing
directly upon the candidate’s profession or in the practice of Veterinary
Medicine and Surgery.
7.2 A thesis for the
degree of DVM&S must deal with one or more of the subjects of study in
the curriculum for the degree of BVM&S of the University or with subjects
arising directly from contemporary veterinary practice.
7.3 The grounds for
the award of the degree of DVM&S are:
(a) the candidate must
have demonstrated by the presentation of a thesis and by performance in an
oral examination (unless this is exceptionally waived) that the candidate
is capable of pursuing original research in the field of study relating particular
researches to the general body of knowledge in the field, and presenting
the results of the researches in a critical and scholarly way.
(b) the thesis must
be an original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in or
understanding of the field of study; contain material worthy of publication;
show a comprehensive knowledge and a critical appreciation of the field of
study and related literature; show that the candidate’s observations
have been carefully made; show the exercise of independent critical judgement
with regard to both the candidate’s work and that of other scholars
in the same general field; contain material which presents a unified body
of work; be satisfactory in its literary and general presentation, give full
and adequate references and have a coherent structure understandable to a
scholar in the same general field with regard to intentions, background,
methods and conclusions.
7.4 An intending
candidate shall submit to the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
(Veterinary Medicine) a suggested topic and description of the work
on which the thesis will be based. A registration fee is paid upon
initial registration, an annual advisory fee is paid at the beginning
of each year of study (Including the first year) and an examination
fee is paid at the time of thesis submission. The candidate must also
matriculate. After formal acceptance of the suggested topic and description,
a period of normally at least 18 months must elapse before the thesis
is submitted.
7.5 If the College of
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Medicine) accepts a prospective
candidate, an adviser, who will be a member of the academic staff or an honorary
member of staff, will normally be appointed from whom the prospective candidate
should seek advice.
7.6 A candidate must
submit a thesis specially written for the degree and must not have submitted
it in candidature for any other degree, postgraduate diploma or professional
qualification. Material to be included in a thesis may be published before
the thesis is submitted. The thesis must record the fact of such publication
or take the form of bound publications with appropriate introduction and
discussion. The thesis must conform to the Regulatory Standards laid down
by the Senatus Academicus (See the Postgraduate Research Degree Assessment
Regulations).
7.7 A candidate must
incorporate in the thesis a signed declaration:
(a) that the thesis
has been composed by the candidate and
(b) either that the
work is the candidate’s own or, if the candidate has been a member
of a research group, that the candidate has made a substantial contribution
to the work, such contribution being clearly indicated in the declaration,
and
(c) that the candidate
has not submitted the thesis in candidature for any other degree, postgraduate
diploma or professional qualification.
7.8 Two copies
of the thesis, together with three additional copies of the abstract,
must be submitted to the College Postgraduate Studies Committee. Both
copies of the thesis shall remain the property of the University.
While author’s
copyright subsists in the thesis and in the abstract of the thesis, each
candidate will be asked to grant the University the right to publish the
abstract of the thesis approved and/or to authorise its publication for any
scholarly purpose with proper acknowledgement of authorship.
7.9 On the recommendation
of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Medicine),
the Senatus Academicus shall appoint one internal examiner, who shall not
have been the candidate’s adviser, and one external examiner of the
thesis. External examiners shall be of recognised eminence in the subject
matter of the thesis and their appointment shall be subject to the approval
of the University Court. In special circumstances more than one internal
or external examiner may be appointed.
7.10 The candidate will
be required to undertake an oral examination in the subject matter of the
thesis unless the examination is exceptionally waived by the College of Medicine
and Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Medicine).
7.11 The examiners report
to the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Medicine).
They may judge a thesis satisfactory subject to specified modifications.
In such circumstances the candidate will be permitted to graduate only after
the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Medicine) has
received a statement, signed by the internal examiner, that the modifications
have been made.
7.12 If in the opinion
of the examiners the thesis is not of sufficient merit to justify the award
of the degree, the candidate may be given the opportunity to resubmit the
thesis provided that effect is given to any recommendation the examiners
and the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Medicine)
may make regarding further studies or the format or content of the thesis.
7.13 Candidates may,
at the discretion of the Senatus Academicus, be permitted to graduate in
absentia.
8. Master of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine/ Orthodontics/ Paediatric Dentistry/ Prosthodontics/ Oral Surgery)*8.1 Postgraduate Students
may at the discretion of the Committee be registered as candidates for the
degree of Master of Clinical Dentistry in the College of Medicine and Veterinary
Medicine (Medicine). Registration will date from 1 October.
8.2 All registered candidates
for the degree must satisfy Section B, Regulations 2.1-2.8 and 3-4 and the
additional entrance requirements prescribed by the Committee.
8.3 The period of study will
be 24 months full-time or 36 months part-time. This period may not be reduced,
and may be extended only in exceptional circumstances.
8.4 Registration for part-time
study will be permitted only to suitably qualified candidates who can show
to the satisfaction of the Committee that they will be able to attend the
prescribed courses and taught clinical practice, and have sufficient time
to undertake the necessary studies.
8.5 Candidates will pursue
their studies in Edinburgh under the direction of a University supervisor
nominated by the Director of the Postgraduate Dental Institute and appointed
by the Committee. The Committee must approve additional supervisors outwith
the University. For the purposes of the taught clinical practice component
candidates will be based in the Edinburgh Dental Institute and other NHS
facilities approved for the purpose.
8.6 Leave of absence is not
normally permitted, but may be granted on special application to the Committee
by the candidate’s University supervisor.
8.7 Candidates will pursue
an integrated programme of teaching and taught clinical practice. Work for
an independent research dissertation will commence during the first year
and will be spread over the duration of the course. The Director of the Postgraduate
Institute will approve the research dissertation topic. Details of the individual
programme contents and assessment are shown in the relevant Degree Programme
Table.
8.8 Candidates may, if good
cause is shown, suspend their studies after six months for a maximum period
of 12 months. No fees are payable during any full year in which suspension
has been continuous.
8.9 On the recommendation
of the Director of the Postgraduate Dental Institute, and after seeking the
views of the candidate, the Committee may suspend or discontinue a candidate’s
studies.
8.10 The examiners in the
subjects of the examinations for the degree shall be (a) those professors,
readers, lecturers and honorary staff who conduct courses of instruction
qualifying for the degree and who are appointed to act as examiners in accordance
with such procedure as shall be prescribed by the Senatus Academicus from
time to time; and (b) one or more external examiners appointed by the University
Court on the recommendation of the Senatus Academicus.
8.11 Candidates will
be formally examined on the theoretical and practical components of
the programmes of study, as specified in the relevant Degree Programme
Table. The theoretical aspects will be examined through written and
oral examinations. Clinical dentistry will be examined by formal written
case presentations, oral examinations and examination of treated patients
where appropriate. Examinations will be held towards the end of the
first year and in the middle and end of the final year. Candidates
will have an opportunity to resit examinations of the theoretical and
practical components once only. Candidates who, having resat failed
examinations, have an aggregate mark of less than 40% for the first
year will be asked to discontinue their studies. The independent research
component will be assessed by examination of the written dissertation
and subsequent oral examination. The research dissertation must be
submitted by a date in early September of the final year which will
be specified by the Director of the Postgraduate Dental Institute.
(Two typewritten copies of each dissertation must be submitted. See
the Postgraduate Research Degree Assessment Regulations) Extensions
will be granted by the Committee in exceptional circumstances only.
The opportunity to resit does not apply to the independent research
component.
8.12 The degree may be awarded
with distinction.
8.13 A candidate for the
degree who fails to complete a final, written, coursework examination, and
who can produce satisfactory evidence that the failure was due to reasons
beyond the candidate’s control, may be deemed by the Committee to have
satisfied the requirements for that written examination, or be permitted
to resit the examination. If these circumstances are medical and are such
that the Board of Examiners does not believe that the candidate will be able
to complete the work, even after suspension of studies for a period, the
Board may propose to the College Postgraduate Studies Committee the award
of a degree aegrotat. The report to the College Postgraduate Studies Committee
should contain such evidence from medical and welfare agencies as is necessary
to support the case and also, so far as is practicable and appropriate, the
views of the candidate, the postgraduate supervisor, and the Chairman of
the Board of Examiners. If the case is supported by the College Postgraduate
Studies Committee, the recommendation shall be referred to the Senatus Postgraduate
Studies Committee.
8.14 If a dissertation is
judged to be marginally unsatisfactory, the Board of Examiners may, at its
discretion, agree that the candidate satisfies the requirements for the award
of degree provided that the candidate either (i) makes editorial corrections
to the dissertation or (ii) corrects stated deficiencies in the dissertation
within a period of the equivalent of two weeks full-time. Any such corrections
must be certified by the internal examiner(s) and, if required, by the external
examiner.
8.15 To be awarded the Masters
degree, candidates must achieve a pass mark (50% or greater) in the examinations
in the second year and a pass mark (50% or greater) in the research dissertation.
* This Degree is also available
by part-time study.
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