University of Technology, Ja Student Handbook

“EXC E L L E NC E THROUGH KNOWL E DG E ” 175 the chosen topic/field of study; Presenting and defending a substantial Thesis by Oral Examination to the satisfaction of the appointed examiners. At the University of Technology, Jamaica, MPhil students must satisfactorily complete 40 credits beyond the Bachelors’ degree (see below for Diet Structure for the MPhil degree). PROFESSIONAL OR TAUGHT DOCTORATES The professional or taught Doctorate degree differs from the PhD degree is that, with the former, there is a substantial taught component that forms an integral part of the assessment which contributes directly toward the final award. Taught doctorates such as the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) require successful completion of between 60–90 credits beyond the Master’s degree. DOCTOR OF PHI LOSOPHY Also called the ‘PhD’ and is the highest university degree that is conferred after a course of study that involves substantial original research. Undertaking a PhD degree involves: Critically investigating and evaluating an approved topic/problem, with the investigation resulting in an independent, original, and significant contribution to knowledge; Demonstrating an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen topic/field of study; Presenting and defending a substantial Dissertation by oral examination to the satisfaction of the appointed examiners; The research dissertation, above all, should strive to provide high quality basic or applied research for the real world – research that can improve the quality of people’s lives. At the University of Technology, Jamaica, PhD students must satisfactorily complete 90 credits beyond the Bachelors’ degree (see below for the Diet Structure for PhD degree). The Diet Structure of the MPhil and PhD degree is as follows: Degree Component MPhil PhD Thesis/Dissertation 22 credits 64 credits Research Methodology 6 credits 6 credits Discipline-specific Modules 9 credits 12 credits Peer-reviewed publication 3 credits 8 credits Total 40 credits 90 credits • Post-Graduate Certificate – The minimum duration is one (1) year and the maximum is two (2) years. • Post-Graduate Diploma – The minimum duration one (1) year and the maximum is two (2) years. • Taught Master’s Degree – The minimum duration is one (1) year and the maximum is five (5) years. • Master of Philosophy – The minimum duration is 18 months and the maximum is five (5) years. AC AD EM I C PROGR E S S AND GR ANT I NG OF AWARDS FOR GR ADUAT E ST UD E NT S

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