HELS-OPPG Master Thesis in Clinical Health and Caring Science
Course description for academic year 2017/2018
Contents and structure
The master's thesis is an independent scientific work in which the student deals analytically and critically with current research, theories and methods. The problem for discussion must be accounted for, based on a mode of thinking rooted in health and caring science, and discussed in light of relevant literature. Research design should display scientific methodology and method for collection and analysis of relevant data within research ethical frameworks.
Learning Outcome
- has comprehensive knowledge of professional problems in light of the tradition of health and caring science
- has knowledge of health and caring science within a new area in the field of study
- is able to state the reasons for the choice of problem for discussion based on a health and caring scientific perspective as well as the relevance for clinical practice
- is able to discuss a problem for discussion in light of relevant literature
- is able to take research ethical considerations
- is able to carry out a scientific work in the form of a master¿s thesis
- is able to impart the result of his own work on the master¿s thesis - both in writing and orally
Entry requirements
75 credits of the master programme (45 obligatory, 30 optional)
Recommended previous knowledge
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Teaching methods
Independent written work carried out through tutorials. Seminars will be held in which each student presents and discusses his own work with his fellow students and supervisors. Tutorial agreement is signed by student, tutor(s) and head of studies when subject for the thesis is settled. It is the student's responsibility to ask for tutorage according to agreed plan.
Compulsory learning activities
Yes
Assessment
Graded Marks
Examination support material
All written and printed supporting materials permitted
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