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The Joint Supervision Program
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| The Joint Supervision Program This program is unique in Postgraduate Studies. It was designed by KAU executives to enable female academic University staff holding M.Sc. degrees to obtain their doctorates in a number of specializations since many were facing social and cultural difficulties that prevented them from traveling abroad to complete their postgraduate studies. The program was established with the cooperation of 23 renowned British universities and with the coordination of the British Council in Saudi Arabia. It was launched in 1994 when 43 students became registered in various British universities in London, Nottingham, Manchester, Exeter, Strathclyde and Portsmouth. To ensure the quality of the program, contract agreements were signed between KAU and the above universities stipulating the need to assign an external supervisor from the concerned British university and an external supervisor from KAU. Both supervisors were required to undertake frequent visits to the Universities in question during the course of the students study. Upon completion of all requirements, the student was to be granted a doctorate from the British University in accordance with its regulations and policies. KAU is responsible for supplying modern laboratory equipment needed for the program, in addition to email services and internet services. Students were also required to receive training at KAU in statistics and research methodology so as to improve their skills in scientific research.Within the past 4 to 5 years, 16 students have graduated from the program indifferent specializations such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, nursing, economics, and arts and social sciences.This program has helped cement the relationships between KAU professors and British professors and enhance the exchange of knowledge and expertise through the symposiums and seminars organized during the frequent visits of both supervisors. Deanship of Scientific Research Contacts Tel: 6951945 Fax 6951945 Download 2.76 Mb. Share with your friends:
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