A list of books and papers relevant to the candidate's general area of study will be issued to the candidate as the basis for assigned reading. These should be supplemented by coverage of current scientific journals. A research project will be designed in consultation with the Principal Supervisor and approved by the Head of Department as in the Honours program. The ideal is a paper suitable for publication in a scientific journal. Where photographic prints are used in the report, one copy shall have original prints and the others may have photocopies of these prints.
Attendance is required at Departmental seminars and research group meetings.
Candidates are required to enrol in an appropriate advanced level subject, selected in consultation with the supervisor and approved by the Head of Department. An interview will be held during the final semester of study. The purpose of the interview is not to test new material but to clarify other components of the assessment. The Interview Committee will be the Supervisory Committee plus a member of the Department's academic staff. The Postgraduate Diploma Convenor chairs the interview.