What happens in the first year of a D.Phil.?
Our graduate students are admitted as probationary research students (PRS) and continuation, leading to submission of a D.Phil. thesis, is dependent on attending all parts of the graduate course. This includes attending lectures and seminars, carrying out original research and writing a research report. Examination of the report is by viva at the end of the first year and this is used to assess suitability for transfer to D.Phil. student status. Satisfactory completion of the first year graduate course is also a factor. Topics covered in the graduate course include group theory, experimental techniques and data analysis techniques. Many opportunities exist to attend training courses outside the sub-Department.
