Progression to the second year of study is formally assessed by the Exam Board (whose members include an external examiner) when it meets in September. Progression is dependent on the successful completion of the published training requirements, all to a standard sufficiently high enough to indicate the student¿s suitability to continue with an EngD research project. In addition, students must have achieved all formal credits. Where students fail to achieve all required credits, the Exam Board will permit resits and/or award credit on aggregate for up to 20 credits as necessary.