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Preparation for a successful final DPhil viva, online

Research Skills

Friday, 27 September 2024, 10am to 12.30pm

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This interactive online MSD Skills training course is most suitable for those in their third or fourth year of their DPhil preparing for their viva, NOT for transfer viva or MSc taught student.

COURSE AIMS

This 2.5 hours interactive online MSD Skills training course is most suitable for those in their third or fourth year of their DPhil or final year of MSc by research.

This course will take place as an interactive online session, with free rein for students to ask questions throughout. Tutor(s) can 'red flag' problems that have occurred in the past, but they can also highlight what makes for an excellent candidate and successful viva.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions from an alumni who recently successfully defended their DPhil viva voce examination in Medical Sciences.

This course has pre-course materials needed for reference in the session and post-course materials, which will be available after the live session. These resources can be accessed in 'My Resources' in CoSY, the booking system.

COURSE CONTENT

  • To inform students of examination formalities, University regulations and administrative requirements.
  • To assist students in preparation for the viva and the potential generic questions that could be asked by their examiners.
  • To provide the attendees with guidance as how to plan their theses.

PARTICIPANT NUMBERS

25

ATTENDANCE SURVEY ON COMPLETION

It is now a requirement that you complete the three short questions in the survey you receive after attending the course. Once you have submitted the survey, you will be sent an email with a link to your attendance certificate. This is to ensure we receive the feedback we need to evaluate and improve our courses. Survey results are downloaded and stored anonymously.

Booking Instructions

Step-by-step guidelines on how to book a Skills Training course.

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Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to all MSD Skills training courses attendees.

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Events from across the University

Research Practice e-learning courses are available to all research staff and students at the University. You can self-enrol at Research Practice Training.

Getting started: beginning your DPhil life in Oxford as you mean to go on – finding a work life balance and looking after your emotions, Getting on: managing professional relationships (supervisors, lab, peers), preparing emotionally for transfer of status, and dealing with DPhil crises along the way, Getting finished – preparing emotionally for submission, your viva, and life after the DPhil. To book visit Workshops and Groups | University Counselling Service

Department of Continuing Education offers Graduate School training programme is for Oxford University postgraduate students. For more details see here.