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Postgraduate Research Policy & Procedures Handbook

The  is a useful resource on postgraduate education, research supervision, and human resources policies and practice relevant for our postgraduate community.

School of BEES Postgraduate Handbook

Postgraduate Training Modules

The postgraduate training modules have been identified as generic and transferable skills relevant to PhD student education at University College Cork. Their relevance may vary upon experiential learning, disciplinary and professional development needs. PhD students may take a selection of these modules as part of their structured PhD or as stand alone modules where the credits would appear on the academic transcript of results (but not on the final degree parchment).

  • For a 3 year PhD, the maximum number of credits that can be undertaken is 30 credits.
  • For a 4 year PhD, the maximum number of credits that can be undertaken is 90 credits.

Postgraduate Training Modules

Student Well-Being

Some students will, from time to time, encounter problem situations which they are not able to handle very well during their time in UCC. These may be personal, financial or academic difficulties. Should you find yourself in this position, our experience is that the sooner you seek help, the easier it is to ensure a satisfactory resolution, whatever the reason for your problems. There are many people on campus to help you. A wide range of specific supports are provided. Ms. Emily Chambers is also available to speak to you about your concerns and any issues, suggestions or questions which may arise during your time as a student in SEFS at UCC.

The "Acorn to Mighty Oak" has come to symbolise students' academic, personal and professional development journey throughout their time at UCC. In alignment with this rich metaphor, the support services available to students are presented in the form of a Support Tree. This tree depicts the support services currently available to students and provides links to further information about each service.

Graphic explaining the student supports in UCC

Student Policies and Procedures

Important policies and procedures with which students should be familiar.

The Pre-Masters/Preparatory Pathway

The Pre-Masters/Preparatory Pathway enables students embarking on postgraduate studies, whose first language is not English, to develop English Language proficiency whilst at the same time taking modules from those offered across the University in their chosen discipline.

Useful Links and Resources

School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences

An Scoil Eolaíochtaí Bitheolaíocha, Domhaneolaíocha agus Comhshaoil

Distillery Fields, North Mall, University College Cork, Ireland , T23 N73K.

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