Biomedical Research Degree Committee (BRDC) 

The Biomedical Research Degree Committee (BRDC) supports PhD and MSc students in the School of Medicine. The purpose of the BRDC is to provide the best possible experience for graduate research students and ensure all activities adhere to UCD academic regulations, policies and guidelines and that they follow best external standards for graduate research. The BRDC is responsible for admissions, appointment of Research Studies Panel Chairs and organisation of Stage Transfer Assessments. The BRDC makes recommendations to the university’s Graduate Research Board regarding requests for accreditation of prior learning, leave of absences, programme transfers, registration extensions, appointment of examination committees and the approval of the outcome of stage transfers assessments. The committee comprises 17 members who span the different sections in the School and includes a student representative. Dr Melinda Halasz is the Chair of the committee. 

BRDC Standing Committee Meeting Dates:

  • 4 July 2025
  • 8 August 2025
  • 5 September 2025
  • 10 October 2025
  • 31 October 2025
  • 28 November 2025
  • 16 January 2026
  • 13 February 2026
  • 13 March 2026
  • 10 April 2026
  • 8 May 2026
  • 5 June 2026
  • 3 July 2026
  • 7 August 2026

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