The Qualifying Exam will consist of an analysis of the credits earned and the presentation of the thesis project, consisting of: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Partial Results, and Bibliographic References.
The qualifying exam can be passed or failed, with no grade being assigned.
Students who fail the qualifying exam may retake it only once and should consult their regulations for the new deadline for registration and taking the exam.
Suggested Exam Board for the Qualifying Exam
The student and their advisor must suggest four names of members belonging to the Program—in this case, Advisors—and three names of members not belonging to the Program. The suggestion will be included on the agenda of the Program Coordination Meeting, where three Full Members and two Alternates will be selected.
The advisor and/or co-advisor may not be part of the EQ judging committee.
The Examining Committee’s suggestion must be submitted by the Advisor to the CCP via email: pos-graduacao@incor.usp.br, duly completed and in a Word file, at least 30 (thirty) days before registration for the exam.
Registration for the Qualifying Exam
Students must check their registration deadline for the exam (they may register earlier or on the date stipulated in Janus).
The Registration form must be submitted to the Program Coordinator, indicating the date on which they wish to register for the exam.
Once registered, students have a deadline—as per the regulations in force—to take the exam.
The qualifying exam can be passed or failed, and no grade is assigned.
Students who fail the qualifying exam may retake it only once, within a period not exceeding one hundred and eighty days from the date of the first exam.
For students who opted for the Program Regulations:
Resolution 6542/2013
Registration for the Qualifying Exam (EQ) must be completed within 60% of the student’s course timeframe, and the EQ must be completed within 120 days of the registration date.
a. Registration for doctoral students with a master’s degree: 21 months
b. Registration for direct doctoral students: 28 months
When completing the EQ, the student must complete the EQ after completing 50% of the required credits in the course.
The exam will consist of a presentation of the progress of the thesis project, including its preliminary results. The student’s teaching style, scientific maturity, and the feasibility of the project will be evaluated.
The qualifying exam can be passed or failed, and no grade will be awarded.
Students who fail the qualifying exam may retake it only once, after a minimum period of 60 days and a maximum period of one hundred and eighty days from the date of the first exam.
Resolution 7695/2019
Registration for the Qualifying Exam (EQ) must be completed within 50% of the student’s course timeframe, and the EQ must be completed within 60 days of the registration date.
a. Registration for doctoral students with a master’s degree: 24 months
b. Registration for direct doctoral students: 24 months
Upon taking the EQ, the student must have completed 50% of the total required credits in courses.
Guidelines for the Qualification Examination approved by CPG / FM on 05/11/2017.
