The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Master's Programme in Health Informatics

Teaching language

This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.

Prerequisites

 HSI409-G Project 1 og HSI412-G Project 2, and HSI413-G Research methods

Course contents

The master's thesis is an important part of the study programme and is an independant piece of scientific work within the chosen specialisation.

Topic: The basis for work with the master's thesis will be a concrete area within the health- and social sector in which IKS is of great importance. Choice of topic will be made in cooperation with the appointed supervisor.

Types of assignments, volume and form:

The Master's thesis must be presented either as an a) monograph or b) article-based Master's thesis consisting of a manuscript in publishable form to a recognised international scientific journal that is peer reviewed, in addition to a supplemental chapter. If the articale format is chosen, the additional chapter should be 7000-10000 words. The scope of the monograph should be maximum 20000 words. Refer to the course pamphlet and master handbook for more details.

The thesis must be a free-standing piece of work or be included as a limited but independant part of an ongoing research project.

The master's thesis will normally be carried out individually or in groups of the maximum of three students.

Project plan: It is required that the students write a project plan in detail (a research protocol) related to the master's thesis. The project plan will shortly explain the project's theoretical and empirical background, topic, problem, methods, dataprocessing, form of analysis, research-ethical assessment, time frame and budget. The project plan must be approved of by the supervisor.

The project plan must have been completed and approved of within a set deadline. Please refer to the course brochure.

 

 

 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will:

 

  • be able to assess relevant issues in the introduction and use of information knowledge systems in the health and social services sector

  • be able to assess the consequences of the application of information knowledge systems in the health and social services sector and have an understanding of the changes in work life, research and education that an increasing application of information knowledge systems implies

  • be able to apply theoretical knowledge and relevant scientific methods to a chosen problem statement

  • apply important research principles in planning, undertaking and creating a project

  • be able to critically assess the ethical considerations that need to be taken when undertaking a research project

Examination requirements

  • Participation requirements for compulsory seminars and supervision must be met

  • Passed all preceding courses in the study programme

Please see guidelines in the course brochure.

Teaching methods

Supervision is a compulsory part of working with the master's thesis and the plan is for students to keep in touch with their supervisors during the whole research process. Compulsory attendance for at least ten supervised lessons. Parts of the supervision will be given in groups. A contract of supervision will be made with the faculty.

During the work with the thesis the students will participate in seminars in which presentation with feedback are part of the work requirements. Attendance and participation at various stages of the work process are compulsory.

 

 

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 will be assessed with a graded mark. After the announcement of the results, an oral adjusting examination will be arranged. Please refer to guidelines in the course brochure.

 

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) June 30, 2024 9:29:08 PM