PhD by Publication

If you are interested in completing a PhD by publication, please check first that you fulfil the necessary requirements:

a. (i) have held a relevant first degree of this or of another university approved by the Senate for this purpose, or a qualification recognised by the Senate as equivalent, for at least four years before registering the intention to submit for the degree; or
a. (ii) have held a relevant masters degree of this or of another university approved by the Senate for this purpose, or a qualification recognised by the Senate as equivalent, for at least three years before registering the intention to submit for the degree, and
b. have held an appointment as a member of academic, research, administrative, library, computing or other related staff of the University for at least three years before registering the intention to submit for the degree, and
c. have presented work which has satisfied the examiners and which contains a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding.

How to Enrol?

Seek permission from the Graduate School Board of the department concerned. If permission is given, the Graduate School Board shall appoint a member of staff as adviser. The adviser shall direct the preparation of the submission, including the writing of the integrative chapter that will accompany the publications. On the recommendation of the adviser, and with the approval of the Graduate School Board, the person may register an intention to submit work for the award of the degree.
Registration of an intention to submit must be made in writing to the Registrar and Secretary. Unless the Standing Committee on Assessment approves otherwise, the work will be submitted for examination not less than three months and not more than twelve months after registration of the intention to submit.

Further information after enrolment.

Further information on Health Sciences PhD by Publication.