Master's Degree Project in Biomedicine
Syllabus, Master's level, 3MU315
- Code
- 3MU315
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Biomedicine A1E, Medical Science A1E
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Finalised by
- The Master Programmes Board of the Faculty of Medicine, 21 September 2015
- Responsible department
- Department of Medical Cell Biology
General provisions
Biomedicin: constitutes degree project for MA/MSc (60 credits),
Medical Science: constitutes degree project for MA/MSc (60 credits)
Entry requirements
A minimum of 30 credits from courses within the Master programme in biomedicine.
Learning outcomes
The purpose of the project is to expand the student's previously acquired skills to search for scientific facts and to plan, execute and present scientific work.
On completion of the course the student will be able to:
- independently seek, critically evaluate and compile relevant scientific literature for a defined subject
- plan a scientific study including delimiting a scientific problem, selecting appropriate methods and writing a project plan
- practically carry out a scientific study and evaluate, interpret and document the results
- individually and correctly present the study in writing and orally and discuss the results in English
- demonstrate an ability to reflect on the ethical aspects of his/her work and show an awareness of the ethical aspects of research
- discuss societal aspects of scientific studies
Content
The project consists of an individual assignment carried out under supervision. Theoretical and methodological knowledge from completed courses of the Master programme in Biomedicine are applied, broadened and deepened. The project comprises literature searches, project planning, implementation including practical skills within the specific subject, critical analyses of own results and other scientific literature as well as an oral and a written presentation. The written report should contain scientific, ethical and societal reflections. Students performing projects at academic departments or the equivalent are expected to participate in the regular seminar activities of the research group.
The project work contains the following components:
- A written project plan
- A written report structured as a scientific paper
- An oral presentation
Assessment
Approved project plan as well as oral and written presentation of the project according to instructions provided by the examiner.