Remember: Appointment of Examiners 2 months ahead of submission
Previously covered: here
Format of Thesis
The thesis must be:
Any photographs or other illustrations should be scanned or printed into the text. Originals, not photocopies may be used, in which case these must be secured permanently inside the thesis (not by use of adhesive tape).
Submitting the Thesis
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The first submission of your thesis must be fully prepared and carefully checked.
Examiners are not expected to edit work. They will deal with errors of fact and typographical errors that affect the meaning, as well as larger, structural issues. The extent to which the text has or has not been properly prepared may influence their recommendation concerning the award of the degree.
How do I submit my thesis?
Submit Your Thesis on Moodle
1. Go to the Moodle link for the Clinical and Veterinary Medicine Thesis Submission site: https://www.vle.cam.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=181201
2. Sign in using your own CRSID and RAVEN password.
3. Access is password protected. The password (which remains unchanged in 2021) is: Submission2020!
4. Choose the section which applies to you (either MPhil or PhD).
PhD
- Complete the Thesis Declaration form downloadable from the link provided.
- Click on the ‘Add Submission’ button at the bottom of the screen.
- Upload a PDF copy of your thesis and the completed Thesis Declaration form and click ‘SAVE’
- On the next screen, click ‘SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT’.
- On the next screen, tick the declaration box and click ‘Continue’.
- You will receive an acknowledgement by email. If you have any issues or questions please contact degree_committee@medschl.cam.ac.uk
Further information and guidance about printing and soft binding your dissertation can be found on the website of the Graduate Union.
What paperwork is needed?
A full list of all the paperwork that is required to be submitted can be found here:
Submitting the Hard Bound Thesis
Final approval for the PhD is conditional on you submitting a hard bound copy of the thesis for deposit in the University Library. You should submit to the student registry at the address below:
Requirements for the hardbound submission
Printing/Binding Services:
There are a number of bookbinders available; two Cambridge Bookbinders are:
Further information and guidance about printing and soft binding your dissertation can be found on the website of the Graduate Union.
NB The rules governing the final examination of PhD students form part of University Statutes, and these examinations are administered by the Board of Graduate Studies and the joint degree committee of Faculties of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. See http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/studentregistry/exams/submission/phd/index.html for details.
Information on requesting confidentiality from examiners and restricting access to your Thesis
Confidentiality: Examiners can be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement if your sponsors require that the contents of the thesis must remain confidential for the period of the examination - info here: Research Best Practice | Cambridge students (under 'How can I ensure the confidentiality of the thesis while under examination?')
Restricting Access: Before you upload the electronic copy of your thesis to the University’s repository, you will need to confirm the appropriate level of access to your thesis. Info here: Submitting your hardbound and electronic thesis (final thesis submission) | Cambridge students (under 'Managing access to your thesis)