Medicine, Research Process, Second Cycle, 15 credits

Learning outcomes

After completed course, the student should show ability to:
Knowledge and understanding

• Describe how statistical calculations can be applied on scientific data

Skills and abilities

• Discuss scientific theory and methodolgy

Judgement and approach

• Identify research ethical problems and research ethical considerations
• Evaluate, critically review and analyze scientific studies in chosen areas

Content

The course includes statistics, research methodology, scientific theory and ethics.

Examinations and grades

Statistics, 5 credits (Code: A001)
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Research Methodology, 7 credits (Code: B002)
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Ethics and Society, 1.5 credits (Code: A015)
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Philosophy of Science, 1.5 credits (Code: A016)
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Comments on grades

To receive grade pass (G), every examination must have been passed. To recieve the mark Pass with distinction (VG) for the entire course, Statistics and Research methodology must be assessed with the grade Pass with Distinction (VG).

Modes of assessment

Statistics, 5 credits (Code: A001)
Written examination.

Research Methodology, 7 credits (Code: B002)
Written assignment and oral examination.

Ethics and Society, 1.5 credits (Code: A015)
Written assignment and oral examination.

Philosophy of Science, 1.5 credits (Code: A016)
Written assignment and oral examination.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

180 credits, of which at least 90 credits in Biomedicine, Biomedical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Radiography or equivalent. Additional requirements: English 6/English B.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

The course is mandatry in the program Methods in Medical Diagnostics.

The course is given in English.

The course concludes with a course evaluation.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Transitional provisions

Should the course undergo changes to such an extent that it is not possible to examine the student in accordance with this course syllabus, opportunities for special examination sessions will be provided in accordance with the university's local guidelines. If this occurs, the university will inform the students involved.

Reading list and other learning resources

Additional Reading

Recommended literature can be found in the study guide