In addition to at least 21 credit units of course work, seminar, and research methods and ethic units, the PhD degree candidate must prepare and successfully defend a PhD thesis. Expected duration to complete the PhD Program is 8 semesters; the maximum duration is 12 semesters. However, students should complete course work including non-credit courses in 4 semesters. Advisor should be selected at the end of the 2nd semester and registered at the 3rd semester. Recommended curriculum is as follows:
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| Semester III | Semester IV - XII |
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- * Exempt if the student takes the course during Master studies.
- ** PhD Qualification Exam: It must be taken by latest the 5th semester.
- Please, visit the webpage for recommended elective courses.
For students who are required to take Scientific Preparation Program, the required courses are as follows:
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- These courses may partially be kept compulsory based on the background of the student.
- During SP, student may take the program courses in NI status.
- To pass scientific preparation programme successfully students should get at least CB grade in all SP courses. To see more details of the rules and regulations follow this link.
- Depending on the background of the student and the availability of these courses SP can be one or two semester.
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