General Requirements for the Award of PhD
The requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) vary
enormously between countries and awarding institutions and also the field
of study.
- Generally, the PhD degree within the life and biomedical
sciences is awarded on the presentation of a scholarly piece
of original research work which meets certain criteria (see PhD details).
- The award of the PhD may also be dependant on a thesis defence
or viva,
where the candidate is asked to first formally present the work in the
form of a seminar followed by a specific question and answer session
by one or more experts chosen by the conferring institute.
- In almost all cases, one or more external, independent experts are
also asked to examine and comment of the thesis. These comments can be
used alone in assessing outcome, or in conjunction with a viva or thesis
defence.
PhDeX Thesis Examination Services offers this independent expert
evaluation of the thesis in line with the standards expected
were the thesis to be judged by Australian experts and academics
for conferring of the PhD
degree by an accredited Australian University.
Feedback on all sections of the thesis as well as an overall summary and a list of selected
questions for use in the viva session, are also
provided as part of the PhDeX service.
Click here to request a quotation for PhDeX to review your thesis within
21 days.
