Quality at Queen Margaret University

Forms

Many of the University's quality procedures require completion of a form. Use of forms helps ensure consistency with regulations, completeness of information and accurate record keeping. As there are a large number of forms for different purposes, this section of the Quality site has been divided into five areas. Click below to access:

EXTERNAL EXAMINER RELATED FORMS

PROGRAMME DESIGN AND MODIFICATION RELATED FORMS

RESEARCH DEGREE RELATED FORMS

PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE FORMS

OTHERS

External Examiner related forms: for help completing any of the forms listed below, please contact ExternalExamining@qmu.ac.uk

External Examiner nomination form (MSWord)
The External Examiner nomination form should be submitted to the relevant School Academic Board no later than eight months prior to the start of the academic year in which the appointment is to take place.

External Examiner extension to tenure/reallocation of duties form (MSWord)
The extension to tenure/reallocation of duties form should be submitted to the relevant School Academic Board no later than eight months prior to the expiration of the current contract or eight months before reallocation of duties is to take place.

External Examiner report form (MSWord)
Report form for completion by External Examiners. A separate form should be completed for each Programme for which an Examiner is responsible. Reports are submitted annually to ExternalExamining@qmu.ac.uk no later than 30 September.

External Examiner response report form (MSWord)
This form may be used by Programme Leaders responding to External Examiner reports. Alternative formats are also acceptable.

Expenses claim form (MSExcel)
Expenses claim for External Examiners - note that all expenses must be claimed within three months.

Expenses and Benefits Manual (MSWord)
QMU Manual containing detailed information on expenses for employees and temporary employees, including External Examiners

Further guidance on External Examining at QMU, including selection criteria for Examiners is published in the Quality Assurance Handbook.

Further information for External Examiners is published on this site (link to External Examiners site)