Comprises the following:

1. Compulsory courses

• GS 5001 Research Ethics and Integrity I (4 MCs) - Year 1 encouraged

Students are required to complete
GS 5001 no later than Year 2. 


2. Other courses supported by supervisor and approved by NGS.

Important note At least 75% of the modules taken should be level 5000 or 6000. Up to 25 % can be at a lower level, but only in cases where the background of the students require this and subject to NGS approval. (Eg, a student with excellent qualifications in Physics who needs to undertake basic training in Cell Biology to carry out his thesis project). Graduate Modules Classified as S/US This is applicable to all NGS students who wish to take graduate modules outside their main undergraduate discipline, to be graded on a S/US system and NOT count towards the CAP. Student may request for up to 3 modules (12 MCs), with the support of your main supervisor. To apply, download the form here

• Min. 40 hours
• At least 20 hours should be practical demonstrating / lecturing / tutorials.

• Compulsory for all NGS students to participate in undergraduate teaching.
• Normally to be completed by the end of the 2nd year of enrolment at NGS.
• Feedback will be required within 4 weeks of the teaching being completed.
• No MCs will be allocated for teaching.
• Marking hours cannot be used as part of teaching hours. Only the direct teaching or demonstrating hours can be clocked.

• Highly recommended only
• 2.5 MCs per rotation in laboratories outside that of the supervisor,
• The rotation has to last for at least 2 months and the student's performance is certified as satisfactory.