Study plan for the academic year 2021/2022


List of courses / activities for the first year

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1st Cycle of topic lessons 3
1st Cycle of advanced lessons 1

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First year students shuold also take seminars organized by the Scientific Board as well as take part to workshops and schools in agreement with the supervisor.
During the 3 years each student should spend a research period in a research organization abroad.


Method of choosing the subject of the thesis

Each student, at the beginning of the first year and in accordance with the Scientific Board, shold select a supervisor. 
Each student should agree on a possible  project thesis with the supervisor.




Admission to the second year

At the end of the first year students will prepare a report that demonstrates their understanding of the field of study and that they have made a reasonable start to the specific project.
After the report has been independently assessed by the feedback supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies, an interview will be scheduled to discuss progress.
On the basis of all the evidence of achievement to date the Scientific Board will decide whether a student can continue into the second year with a PhD registration. 



List of courses / activities for the second year

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2nd Cycle of topic lessons 2
3rd Cycle of topic lessons 2

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Second year students shuold also take seminars organized by the Scientific Board as well as take part to workshops and schools in agreement with the supervisor.
During the 3 years each student should spend a research period in a research organization abroad.


Method of preparation of the thesis

At the beginning of the second year students are asked to produce a short research plan at the start of the year. 
The report will be independently assessed by the feedback supervisor and the Scientific Board.



Admission to the third year

At the end of the second year students will prepare a report that demonstrates their understanding of the field of study and that they have made a reasonable start to the specific project.
After the report has been independently assessed by the feedback supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies, an interview will be scheduled to discuss progress.
On the basis of all the evidence of achievement to date the Scientific Board will decide whether a student can continue into the second year with a PhD registration. 




List of courses / activities for the third year

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2nd Cycle of advanced lessons 3
Cycle of lesson closure 1

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Third year students shuold also take seminars organized by the Scientific Board as well as take part to workshops and schools in agreement with the supervisor.
During the 3 years each student should spend a research period in a research organization abroad.


Method of admission to the final examination

Before the end of September, each student sholud produce a final progress review.
After the report has been independently assessed by the feedback supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies, an interview will be scheduled.
On the basis of all the evidence of achievement to date the Scientific Board will decide whether a student can discuss the final exam.



Final examination

The final defence will take place in the form of a presentation to a scientific commitee composed of 3 experts.

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