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The information and forms compiled here are commonly requested by current PhD and MD(Res) students registered with the Institute of Clinical Sciences. Students with further questions should contact kate.baird@csc.mrc.ac.uk
The Institute of Clinical Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Handbook can be downloaded here. It was last updated on 30 September 2011.
All information from Imperial College Registry regarding Research Degree registration, enrolment, and examination can be found at www.imperial.ac.uk/registry/researchdegrees
This is the academic timeline for full-time PhD students. Part-time students have a 72 month deadline.
Assessment of Postgraduate (PhD) students
The procedures applying to students registered after 1 October 2010 are laid down in the Student Handbook, beginning on page 13. Procedures for student registered prior to 1 October 2010 are in Appendix E of the handbook. Imperial College Academic and Examination Regulations are available here.
Useful Contacts for Students
Administrative, Technical and Welfare contacts are compiled in the Useful Contacts List. It is also Appendix A in the Student Handbook.
Guidelines for Mentors
Every postgraduate student is assigned two academic mentors to assess their progress and provide support throughout their studentship. Guidelines for PhD Mentors are available here and in the Student Handbook.
Guidelines for Supervisors
Information for supervisors on recruiting and training students, requirements to be a supervisor and procedures for common problems that arise, are in the Guidelines for Supervisors and the in the Student Handbook.
Useful Forms
Click the links below to download commonly used departmental forms.
Research Plan
Early Stage Assessment
Late Stage Review
Upgrade Form
Year 3 Review
Extension Request
The Imperial College Exam Entry Forms can be downloaded here.
Information on requesting a statement of attendance for a bank, realtor, visa, etc is here.
All information from Imperial College Registry regarding Research Degree registration, enrolment, and examination can be found at www.imperial.ac.uk/registry/researchdegrees
This is the academic timeline for full-time PhD students. Part-time students have a 72 month deadline.
Timescale |
Activity |
|
|
Year 1 |
Week 1 or sooner |
Register with IC Registry online |
| Month 1 | Induction and Lecture Series | |
|
6 weeks |
Submission of Research Plan to mentors |
|
| 12 weeks | Submission of Research Plan and form to PSA | |
| 1 week before presentation | Submission of Early Stage Assessment report to mentors | |
|
9 months |
Presentation at 1st year PG student seminar series and meeting with Mentors. Early Stage Assessment forms submitted to PSA directly afterward |
|
|
Year 2 |
2 weeks before presentation |
Submission of Late Stage Assessment report to mentors |
|
18 months |
Presentation at 2nd year PG student seminar series and meeting with Mentors. Late Stage Review forms submitted to PSA directly afterward |
|
|
Year 3 |
36 months |
Complete experimental work, start writing up and submit thesis as soon as possible |
| 36 months | Organise and present 3rd Year Student Symposium | |
|
37 months |
Year 3 Review meeting with mentors and form submitted to PSA |
|
|
Year 4 |
4 months before thesis submission |
Submit PhD examination entry forms |
| 48 months | Absolute deadline for submission of thesis |
Assessment of Postgraduate (PhD) students
The procedures applying to students registered after 1 October 2010 are laid down in the Student Handbook, beginning on page 13. Procedures for student registered prior to 1 October 2010 are in Appendix E of the handbook. Imperial College Academic and Examination Regulations are available here.
Useful Contacts for Students
Administrative, Technical and Welfare contacts are compiled in the Useful Contacts List. It is also Appendix A in the Student Handbook.
Guidelines for Mentors
Every postgraduate student is assigned two academic mentors to assess their progress and provide support throughout their studentship. Guidelines for PhD Mentors are available here and in the Student Handbook.
Guidelines for Supervisors
Information for supervisors on recruiting and training students, requirements to be a supervisor and procedures for common problems that arise, are in the Guidelines for Supervisors and the in the Student Handbook.
Useful Forms
Click the links below to download commonly used departmental forms.
Research Plan
Early Stage Assessment
Late Stage Review
Upgrade Form
Year 3 Review
Extension Request
The Imperial College Exam Entry Forms can be downloaded here.
Information on requesting a statement of attendance for a bank, realtor, visa, etc is here.
