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Høst 2021

HEL-3066 Protocol Development for MPH Thesis - 10 stp


The course is administrated by

Institutt for samfunnsmedisin

Type of course

The course is reserved as an optional course for students enrolled in the MPH program directly or through our exchange programs indirectly. 

Even though this course is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for students at the MPH programme. Full time students should have completed two semesters at the MPH program, and more importantly; have a thesis projects outlined and have a supervisor ready before taking this course.


Course contents

Course content

The main aim of this course is the development of a complete and detailed scientific protocol for the MPH thesis. 


Objective of the course

On successful completion of the course, the student should:

Knowlegde

Skills

General Competence


Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

The course is a highly student active course where students will start the actual outline of their own protocol. The course will include didactic teaching such as lectures and presentations by teachers and students, working in small and large groups, as well as interactive discussions and feedback sessions. The mixture between teacher-led and student-led activities throughout requires that students to actively and dynamically participate in all course activities. Individual knowledge assimilation enhancement is required. Students are expected to hand in a brief project description before course start up and provide feedback to student fellows throughout the course. The students will also work in groups, supervising each other.

Work Requirements


Assessment

Mandatory

Attendance and the two home assignments are required before attending the exam. 

Exam

After the course, the students have 3 weeks to complete individual home exams consisting of a complete protocol (maximum 10 pages) and a critical appraisal of their own protocol (including proper justifications) Grading scale: passed / not passed.

If a student fails the course, a re-sit examination will be organized. Students with valid absence from the exam will be offered a re-scheduled examination.


Date for examination

Off campus exam hand out date 28.10.2021 hand in date 29.11.2021

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.