Thesis
Study facts
| Course code | NUCLI395 |
| ECTS credits | 60 |
| Teaching semester | Autumn |
| Teaching language | Norwegian and English |
| Study level | Postgraduate Courses |
| Number of semesters | 2 |
| Resources | |
| Belongs to | Department of Clinical Medicine |
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Aim and Content
The master¿s thesis is an independent, scientific work carried out under supervision. The student will learn to plan, conduct and present an independent, but limited research project. The amount of work is equivalent to one year. Four weeks of practical training in a recognised health centre is included.
Aim and Content
The master's thesis is an independent, scientific work carried out under supervision. The student will learn to plan, conduct and present an independent, but limited research project. The amount of work is equivalent to one year. Four weeks of practical training in a recognised health centre is included.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students are expected to have:
Knowledge:
- capable of explaining and using different scientific methods and work methods
- capable of demonstrating theoretical and practical specialised knowledge within the area covered by the thesis
Skills:
- capable of carrying out an independent project that shows understanding, reflexion and maturity
- capable of planning and conducting a scientific experiment
- capable of conducting a search and critical evaluation of relevant scientific literature
- capable of critically evaluating both own results and relevant literature
- capable of communicating own research results in a scientific way, both orally and in writing
Course offered (semester)
Spring and autumn
Course Unit Level
Master¿s
Course Unit Level
Master's
Department
Institute of Medicine
Pre-requirements
All compulsory and elective courses in the master¿s programme (60 ECTS) must be completed before submission of the thesis
Pre-requirements
All compulsory and elective courses in the master's programme (60 ECTS) must be completed before submission of the thesis
Teaching Methods
A written contract between the student, supervisor and the institute. Teaching and supervision will be both theoretical and practical.
Compulsory Requirements
Four weeks' placement at a recognised health centre
Assessment methods
Submission of a thesis (about 70 pages). The deadlines are 15 May and 20 November. Oral and written presentation of the thesis.
Evaluation of the report on the placement.
Grading Scale
Grading: A-F
Course Unit Evaluation
There will be a written evaluation at the end of the course.