Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will

• be able to apply their knowledge in quality assurance regarding the collection and processing of data connected to public health in the master´s thesis
• posses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the theoretical rationale and the methodology connected to the master´s thesis
• be able to account for methodological challenges and scientific theoretical problems connected to the public health scientific research performed by the student
• be able to contribute to new thinking in public health research

Course contents

The master´s thesis is an individual piece of work.

Supervision constitutes an important component in the work with the master´s thesis. The supervision ensures that the student is provided with the necessary knowledge and entails a necessary quality assurance of the collection and processing of data as well as ensuring that this is conducted within research ethical guidelines. Supervision is therefore a compulsory part of the study for students who wish to hand in a master´s thesis.

The closing date for the application of approval of a topic for the master´s thesis and the appointment of a supervisor is 1 June for students commencing HEL505 Research Practice in the fall and 1 November for students commencing in the spring.

Teaching methods and workload

The teaching consists of supervision. Some of the supervision may be individual and some in groups. A minimum of 10 supervisions is compulsory. The students will be offered supervision in accordance with a special contract of supervision.

Examination requirement

Passed ME-510 research Practice, 15 ECTS credits

Assessment methods and criteria

The master´s thesis including an oral examination will be graded A-F.

Initially the student gets a grade on the master´s thesis. This grade may be adjusted one grade up or down depending on the oral presentation and talk about the thesis. During the oral hearing the student will initially give a presentation of the master´s thesis. The rest of the time should be spent on a conversation about the master´s thesis including for instance strong and weak sides of the work at hand. The duration of the oral examination will be approximately one hour including for instance 20-30 minutes of presentation and 30-40 minutes of conversation.

Type of course Theoretical / practical

Level of course Second cycle

Year of study Second year

Name of lecturer/contact person

Programme coordinator: Nina C. Øverby (nina.c.overby@uia.no)