About this course

The following topics are presented during the course:

  • NMBU procedures linked to submitting and defending thesis
  • Writing the PhD thesis
  • Supervisor - student relationships.
  • Co-authorship, conflicts of interest.

Learning outcome

Through the course the students are expected to achieve the following skills/knowledge:

Knowledge:

Know the system for submitting and defending the thesis

  • Know how a PhD thesis is constructed and written

Skills:

  • Be able to write and submit a first thesis draft
  • Be able to reflect about and discuss important topics related to supervision and scientific publishing

  • Learning activities

    The course is a mix of lectures, discussions, and student presentations

  • Teaching support

    Students have access to course teachers during the course week and also after if requested.

  • Syllabus

    The syllabus is mainly presentations and web-links given during the course. Some reference books will be suggested during the course

  • Prerequisites

    It is recommended that the PhD candidate takes VET420 in semester 4 (for 3-year PhDs) or in semester 5 (for 4-year PhDs)

  • Recommended prerequisites

    None

  • Assessment method

    The student must give an adequate presentation of the PhD project, and submit a first draft of the thesis on the last day of the course.

  • About use of AI

    Full use of AI in line with the guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at NMBU.

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    All participants receive comments from one of the course leaders the last day of the course.

  • Mandatory activity

    Attendance is compulsory. An attendance record of at least 75% is required to pass this course.

  • Notes

    Deadline for registration spring: 1st of February

    Deadline for registration fall: week 38

  • Teaching hours

    Course preparation: 6 hours

    Lectures: 6 hours

    Presentations and discussions: 9 hours

    Working on thesis draft: 24 hours

  • Admission requirements

    The course is open to PhD candidates at VET. Other PhD candidates at NMBU must contact phd.radgiver.vet@nmbu.no

    Registration is done through StudentWeb.