This is usually done once a year. Pass qualify examination, see below for detail on qualify examination . At least one of the papers is first author and has made substantial contributions. Any other requirements stipulated at the faculty and University Levels. The QE is given at the end of both 1st and 2nd semester.
Students can choose either or both.
If a student fails the 1st one, he or she can take the 2nd one. There will be no more QE after the 2nd semester. If a student decides to choose the 2nd semester QE only, then he or she will have no 2nd chance. This way, at the beginning of the 3rd semester, a student who fails the QEs will be automatically converted to Msc program. Able to understand scientific literature of his field.