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MPhil to PhD Conversion

Candidacy Status Conversion

Candidates for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme by full-time research may be considered for the conversion of

their candidacy status to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme by full-time research subject to the following conditions:

(a) The application period for change of candidacy status is between twelve (12) to fifteen (15) months from the date of

commencement of registration of the MPhil program of study;

(b) Submit a written application to the Supervisor using the form as in Appendix 1;

(c) Submit one (1) research report not exceeding 6,000 words on:

(i) Introduction and scope of research;

(ii) Research objectives;

(iii) Research methods;

(iv) Research plans to lead to the PhD programmes stage.

(d) Submit research results during the study period of the MPhil programme, namely:

(i) one journal paper accepted for publication and one seminar presentation at the university, national or international

level; OR

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