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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.
9. MSc/Dip in Anaesthesia Practice9.1 Each student for the degree must
comply with the detailed requirements of the curriculum and must pass all
the requisite assessments. In addition the College’s Fitness to Practise
Committee, acting on behalf of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine,
must be satisfied at all times throughout the programme that in respect of
health, conduct and any other matters which the Committee may reasonably
deem relevant, whether such matters relate to the student’s University
programme or are unrelated to it, the student would not constitute a risk
to patients and is a suitable person to become a registered Physician’s
Assistant-Anaesthesia. Students are subject to Fitness to Practise regulations
both while matriculated and while temporarily withdrawn.
9.2 Any student who, at any stage
of the programme, fails to satisfy the College’s Fitness to Practise
Committee, as set out in requirement 9.1 (above), irrespective of his/her
performance in the relevant assessments, may be reported to the Head of
College who has power to recommend to the Senatus exclusion from further
studies and assessments for the MSc/Dip in Anaesthesia Practice or to recommend
the award be withheld.
An appeal against such exclusion, or
the withholding of the degree of MSc/Dip in Anaesthesia Practice on the grounds
of not being fit to practise may be submitted to the Secretary to the University
for referral to the University’s Fitness to Practise Appeal Committee
within three weeks of notification of the decision to exclude or to withhold
the degree of MSc/Dip in Anaesthesia Practice.
In the event of a student being excluded
or having the degree of MSc/Dip in Anaesthesia Practice withheld, that student
may, at the discretion of the University, be given the opportunity to transfer
to an alternative programme of studies.
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