ME-520 Master's thesis in clinical health sciences
- ECTS Credits:
- 30
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leaders:
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- Berit Johannessen
- Tina Lien Barken
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian or English
- Duration:
- 2 terms
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's Programme in Clinical Health Science
Teaching language
Norwegian or EnglishPrerequisites
HEL418 Organization and innovation in health services
HEL423 Advanced mapping and clinical assessment
ME-418 Theory of science and research methodologies
HEL419 Living with chronic health failure
ME-427 Research Methods. Common Subject.
and either:
ME-428 Quantitative Research Methods
or
ME-429 Qualitative Research Methods
Course contents
The master¿s thesis is an important part of the study programme and constitutes an independent scientific work within the chosen specialization.
The master¿s thesis must be presented as either a) a monograph or b) an article based master¿s thesis in a binding consisting of a publishable manuscript. The assignment may be written in a Scandinavian language or in English.
Conditions for handing in the master¿s thesis are that all previous courses must have been passed. A written project plan for the master¿s degree project must be approved before the master¿s thesis is commenced. The project plan must comply with the general guidelines described in the master¿s guidelines.
Learning outcomes
After completing the master¿s thesis the student will:
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be able to show an understanding of central research principles
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be able to formulate relevant topics for his/her own research project based on reviews of literature
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be able to critically evaluate and apply relevant literature as background for a chosen topic
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be able to critically evaluate the choice of research methodological approach
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show an ability to systematic and critical analysis of problems and data material
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be able to apply ethical principles and theories in all parts of the research process
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be able to give a written and oral presentation of a specific topic
Examination requirements
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Approved project description
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Compulsory attendance requirements in compulsory seminars and supervision met
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All previous courses in the programme passed
Teaching methods
Supervision is an essential component in the work with the master's thesis and must be planned so that the student is in contact with his/her supervisor during all stages of the research process. Supervision ensures that the student is provided with necessary knowledge about the research process and entails a necessary quality assurance in the collection and processing of data, and also that this takes place within research ethical guidelines. Ten hours of supervision are compulsory. Parts of the supervision may also take place in a group. A contract of supervision is signed with the faculty. Throughout the work with the master's thesis the student will participate in compulsory seminars. See the course pamphlet for a detailed summary.
The course has an expected workload of 810 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
The master¿s thesis can be either an individual piece of work or be carried out in groups of up to three students. The examination also contains an individual adjusting oral examination. The student receives a grade on the master¿s thesis. This grade may be adjusted one grade up or down depending on the oral presentation and discussion about thesis.
For more details see the faculty¿s guidelines for the master¿s degree.