This half day classroom based MSD Skills training course is suitable for 3rd and 4th year DPhil students preparing for their viva voce.
This course has pre-course material. Booking confirmation and course reminder emails will provide you with the link to 'My Resources' section of CoSY to access this.
COURSE AIMS
An informal discussion to make successful viva.
- To inform students of examination formalities and University regulations.
- To assist students in examination preparations.
- To allow students to hear the opinions of examiners and previous students.
COURSE FORMAT
This course will take place as a workshop, which will involve presentations and informal discussions, with free rein for students to ask questions throughout.
Examiners can 'red flag' problems that have occurred in the past, but they can also discuss what makes for an excellent candidate and successful viva. There will be chance for informal discussions with post-docs who have recently successfully passed their viva voce examination in Med Sci.
COURSE LENGTH
3 hours
PARTICIPANT NUMBERS
20