Faculty of Health Sciences

Brief outline of study programmes

Unless otherwise noted, language of instruction is Norwegian.

Bachelor Programmes (3-year programmes)

 Master Programmes under planning (2-year programmes):

 All the programmes have special facilities rooms for practical training, with excellent equipment, for the different programmes. The Mensendieck Physiotherapy, the Physiotherapy and the Prosthetics and Orthotics pro­grammes have their own clinical department at the university college, where patients are received.

Medical Laboratory Sciences

The objective of the programme is to educate qualified, responsible and reflective professionals for work in medical laboratories. On completion of the course, students will have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfil present and future needs for bio-medical laboratory services. The rapid technological development in the field makes it necessary to ensure that the course is forward-looking, up-to-date nationally and internationally, and in constant touch with the professional field.

Dental Technology

Students are expected to acquire basic knowledge of the subjects and learn the practical skills needed for producing of correctly made replacement teeth, and to reach a level of competence that enables them to plan and produce simple replacements independently. Through their studies, students must develop the necessary competence for further professional development and research. In addition to their technical education, students should also be prepared for social interaction in their profession, and for collaboration with other health professions. The faculty therefore emphasises both professional and personal development and the development of practical and creative skills.

Occupational Therapy

The Programme gives the qualification of the officially recognised occupational therapist. The objective of the programme is to train occupational therapists for work in rehabilitation, skills training, health promoting and preventive work. In the course of their work, occupational therapists meet patients of all ages, both individually and in groups. The aim of occupational therapy is to help the individual patient to function in his or her surroundings in accordance with his or her own abilities, wishes and needs. Occupational Therapy puts great emphasis on learning methods that actively involve the student. It builds, among other things, on the fact that modern society demands a problem-solving approach, and this in turn, demands the ability to adapt and change.

Pharmacy

The pharmacy programme leads to the qualification as an officially recog­nised pharmacist. The objective of the programme is to educate pharmacists to work in pharmacies, drug counselling and pharmaceutical companies. The pharmacist has the knowledge of drugs and their components, how they are produced, how they affect the body and their uses in medicines and treatment. The pharmacist has the qualification to give information about drugs and their uses. The main subjects in the programme are chemistry, pharmaceutics, social pharmacy and pharmacology.

At OUC there are 2 physiotherapy programmes that are based on 2 different approaches:

Physiotherapy

The basic principle in physiotherapy is the understanding of how feelings and living conditions as well as illness and accidents influence the body's functions. The physiotherapist must combine his knowledge of the human anatomy with knowledge of society and environment, including the work environment.  A physiotherapist is also instrumental in influencing politicians and authorities to improve health conditions in general, and for the physically disabled in particular.

Mensendieck Physiotherapy

This education is based on a tradition founded by Dr. Bess Mensendieck at the beginning of the 20th century. The method emphasises preventive action and the pedagogical aspect of the profession. The programme builds on the same framework as the physiotherapy programme, and the same qualifications are achieved. The Mensendieck method can be described as active and functional training and treatment, where the students/patients gain insight into their own medical situation through action, experience and cognition.

Prosthetics and Orthotics

An orthopaedic engineer makes and adjusts artificial limbs, orthoses, orthopaedic footwear and custom designed technical aids.  An artificial limb replaces a lost limb, and orthoses relieve the pressure to/supports an existing part of the body, which due to an illness, accident, or a congenital defect, does not function optimally.

Radiography

The programme aims to educate for professional practice in diagnostics, radio­therapy and nuclear medicine. In all these areas, a massive technological devel­opment is taking place, including increasing use of digital technology. In this technological environment, radiographers must make maximum use of the new technology, while at the same time caring for patients in an attentive and pro­fessional way. The programme leads to the professional title of Radiographer.

Oppdatert: 14. mars 2007
Redigert av: Idun Stokka