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Meeting with External Examiner

Duffman K · 2016-06-08 13:55:25

So I've just finished a 4 year degree in chemistry, and have been called for a Viva interview tomorrow with an external examiner. I've heard that you are called if you are on the brink of a grade, like your average is 59% or 69% and it's to see whether you should be bumped up or not. Does anyone know what might be involved…

08-06-2016 02:55PM

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Duffman K

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So I've just finished a 4 year degree in chemistry, and have been called for a Viva interview tomorrow with an external examiner.

I've heard that you are called if you are on the brink of a grade, like your average is 59% or 69% and it's to see whether you should be bumped up or not.

Does anyone know what might be involved or how to prepare for one at all? I really have no idea what to expect or what sort of questions will be asked.

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