How to apply for admission with advanced standing at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
If you have already completed a period of doctoral level study at another institution, it may be possible for the work, activities, progress and assessments already undertaken in your engagement with research to count towards a doctoral course at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
This recognition of previous successful study is known as advanced standing.
It may also be used to recognise prior experiential learning undertaken as an employee, Research Assistant/Clinical Research Fellow (RAs/CRFs) of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, or staff of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Healthcare NHS Trust.
How to apply for admission with advanced standing
Advanced standing applicants should apply online through our application system, .
Once your application is received by your department, they will organise for the Admissions with Advanced Standing Form (.docx) to be sent to the following for review:
- Director of Postgraduate Studies
- the Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI)
If your application to register with advanced standing is approved then you may be admitted to a doctoral course at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for a shorter period of time – though you must complete at least 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time).