Approximately 4 to 6 weeks before dissertation submission, students must formally notify the Faculty of their intention to submit for examination. This allows sufficient time for examiners to be appointed.

Required Documents

Upload the following documents:

1. Notice of Intention to Submit Form FHSPG2 - Intention to Submit.pdf
2. Dissertation Abstract
3. Intellectual Property (IP) Assessment Form FHSPG2 - Intention to Submit.pdf
4. Declarations and Submission Form FHSPG1 - Declaration and Submission form.pdf

The IP Assessment Form is mandatory for Health Sciences students.

Submission Process:  Intention_to_submit_quick_reference_guide.pdf

1. Log into PeopleSoft Student Self-Service.
2. Navigate to the Dissertation/Thesis Submission section.
3. Create an "Intention to Submit" service request.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Submit the request. Students should monitor PeopleSoft regularly to ensure the request has been processed.

Once the Intention to Submit has been approved and consultation with your supervisor confirms that the dissertation is ready for examination, you may proceed with the formal dissertation submission.

Documents Required

Upload the following Mandatory Documents:

1. Dissertation in PDF format
2. Signed Declaration of Originality
3. Turnitin Similarity Report
4. AI Usage Declaration
5. Ethics Approval Letter
6. Abstract

Dissertation Formatting:  The dissertation should include:

• Title page
• Abstract
• Table of contents
• Main body of the dissertation
• References
• Appendices (if applicable)
• Signed declaration

All documents must be submitted in PDF format.

Submission of Dissertation Process: Submission of Dissertation Quick Reference Guide.pdf

1. Log into PeopleSoft.
2. Create an "Upload Dissertation for Examination" service request.
3. Upload all required documentation.
4. Verify that all files are complete and legible.
5. Submit the request. No late or incomplete submissions will be accepted for examination processing.

What Happens After Submission?

Once submitted:

1. The Faculty Office will conduct an administrative review.
2. Examiners will receive the dissertation.
3. The examination process will proceed in accordance with University regulations.
4. Students will be notified once examination reports and outcomes have been received. Students should note that examination timelines vary depending on examiner availability and report submission dates.

Possible Examination Outcomes:  

Following examination, one of several outcomes may be recommended, including:

Outcome 1: Pass

The dissertation is accepted with no corrections required.

Outcome 2: Pass Subject to Minor Corrections.

Students will be required to address minor corrections identified by the examiners.

Outcome 3: Revise and Resubmit.

The dissertation must be revised and resubmitted for re-examination in accordance with University regulations.

Outcome 4: Fail

The dissertation does not meet the required standard. Final outcomes are approved through the Faculty examination process in accordance with University regulations.

Library Copy Upload Quick Reference Guide.pdf

Submit the Following

1. Corrected dissertation
2. Updated Abstract
3. Supervisor confirmation that corrections have been completed
4. Correction summary or response document (where requested). The Faculty Office will provide specific instructions based on the examination outcome. Students must submit corrected documents within the timeframe communicated by the Faculty.

Final Library Submission

Following approval of corrections and confirmation that degree requirements have been met, students will be required to submit the final approved version of their dissertation to the University Library via the electronic submission process. Information regarding naming conventions and library submission requirements will be provided by the Faculty Office following examination approval.