What are the Processes of Final PhD Viva? How to Prepare Yourself for Defending Your PhD Viva? Know Proven Tips and Tricks - That Work!
Abstract A PhD viva involves defending your thesis in an oral examination with at least two examiners. The aim of a PhD viva is to confirm that the work is your own. You have a deep understanding of your project and, overall, that you are a competent researcher. There are no standard durations, but they usually range from one to three hours, with most lasting approximately two hours. There are two outcomes of a PhD viva: (1) pass (2) fail. But this outcome may be different as they differ from university to university. Almost all students who sit their viva pass it, with the most common outcome being pass. A viva is a compulsory procedure for all PhD students, with the only exception being when a PhD is obtained through publication as opposed to the conventional route of study. Keywords : PhD, Viva, Examiners, Defense After undergoing this article, you will be able to understand the following 1. All about PhD Viva and Academic Process 2. How you can prepare