Structure & schedule
Structure
The Nanyang PhD programme is a full-time study. The expected duration of study is about 4 to 5 years. A salient feature of this PhD programme is the inclusion of coursework to aid students in writing the dissertation.
During the course of the programme, students will work as research and teaching assistant, which may be done under the supervision of their supervisor or regular faculty, so as to immerse themselves in both research and academia.
As a research student, the first 18-24 months consist of coursework, culminating in a written comprehensive exam and an oral confirmation examination. When the required coursework and examinations are successfully completed, the student is advanced to PhD candidacy.
During the PhD candidacy, students devote the bulk of their time to their own research, preparing and presenting their dissertation proposal to faculty and other students. The formal PhD dissertation will undergo both internal and external examination, and finally, students will defend their work in a final oral examination. Upon successful completion of these stages, students will be conferred the Doctor of Philosophy degree by Nanyang Technological University.
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