Research Degrees Quality Code 2018/19

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Following the Complete Researcher Launchpad OPD training day yesterday, I've reviewed the Research Degrees Quality code. Notes posted relating to the Viva process and Thesis requirements..

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/qf/documents/details/research-degrees-quality-code.php

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