SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The alternation of qualification for submission of dissertations (Dissertation examination: english + comprehensive exam)
Students who meet the following requirements may submit an application for exemption from the qualification for submission of dissertations upon recommendation by their advisor. After approval by the dean, they may receive recognition for an alternative submission of dissertations (Dissertation examination: english + comprehensive exam).

→ ① Fulfillment of Major Knowledge (the required courses) + ② Fulfillment of academic journal publication + ③ Fulfillment of qualifying exam application qualification (credits + safety Education) + ④ Advisor recommendation (= Advisor Signature)

※ Exemption from foreign language exam and major exam at the same time is only available for the masters course. The Ph.D. or M.S.-Ph.D. integrated course students must take the QE (qualification test).

 

◎   Alternative Recognition Application Schedule

→  On-line application for the English/Comprehensive exam and off-line alternative recognition application must be conducted in GLS.

→  Even if eligible for alternative recognition, the English/Comprehensive exam online application must be separately completed during the application period

 

Period	Qualification criteria		Eligibility (Major)
	Major	Research
2024. 9. 2. (MON) ~ 2024. 9. 4. (WED)	A grade in one common required course	One SCI-level academic paper as first author	- Students with 15 or more credits and GPA 3.0 or more - Students who have taken safety courses every semester

 

◎ Criteria for Alternative Recognition`

 

Application Criteria	① One SCI-level academic paper as first author (including SCIE and SSCI) ※ Date of research achievement for alternative recognition: Only recognized if achieved after admission to the degree program (upcoming publications are not recognized) ② Fulfillment of one subject A or above in the required courses and advisor recommendation
Application Qualification	① 15 credits or more and GPA 3.0 or more in the Masters course (usually apply within 3 semesters) ② Submission of safety courses completion certificate for each semester during the relevant period
Application Method	① Directly apply for English/Comprehensive exam via GLS within the application period, obtain advisor recommendation, and submit application form. ② After applying via GLS, submit the attached file and relevant supporting documents to the administrative office ③ Kingo ID Login > GLS > Application / Graduation Requirements Management > Application for Test > App. For Taking Examination for Thesis Submission Qualification > 1st Foreign Language & Major Test

※ Doctoral and Integrated Program students are not eligible for alternative recognition application (obligatory QE participation)

※ After your application for the qualification test is approved, you must apply exemption from qualification test on GLS. (Exemption is not possible without GLS application)

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