In summary, the thesis is evaluated by an Examination Committee. This Committee will comprise of:
- A Committee Chair - the Head of School or their nominee (this is not the examiner)
- One External Examiner
- One or two Internal Examiners
The Principal Supervisor may not act as an internal examiner; however the supervisor may be invited to attend the examination with the consent of the Examination Committee and the student. If the candidate is a full-time member of the academic staff of the University a second external examiner must be appointed.
The student will be required to defend his/her thesis through an oral examination; when the examiners agree the thesis is satisfactory the student will be awarded the degree of PhD. Should the Examination Committee recommend amendments to the Thesis the student will be required to submit the suggested amendments before the degree may be awarded.
"Biochemists examining NMR Results" by Prof. P. Malthouse
Researchers are examining NMR spectra of a protein which promotes insulin secretion. This could be important in helping to treat diabetes.