Degree project in public health sciences for master's degree
In the first part of the course, the student chooses a research question and identifies a data material, analytical method, and literature of relevance for the research question. This work is summarised in a proposal which is to be discussed at a seminar.
In the second part of the course, the student extends the proposal into a master thesis, which includes formulation of the research problem, overview of relevant literature, acquisition and analysis of data, as well as interpretation and discussion of the results. The master theses are discussed at seminars.
The course is given on the fourth term of the master's programme.
For more information on the programme, please see Master's programme in public health sciences: societal and individual perspectives
This course has guidelines available for all registered students via Athena.
Teaching Format
The teaching will be based on supervision, lectures, and group seminars. Both parts of the course end with an examination seminar during which the student’s proposal and master thesis, respectively, is presented, evaluated, and discussed.
Active participation in the seminars is mandatory. In case of absence from, or insufficient participation, in a seminar, the student will be given a compensatory assignment.
The course will be taught in English.
Course managers
Sol Juárez and Ylva B. Almquist
Assessment
The first part of the course is examined through the submission of an individually written proposal. Moreover, the student will defend their own proposal as well as evaluate another student’s proposal at a seminar.
The second part of the course is examined through the submission of an individually written master thesis. The student will present and defend their master thesis at a seminar.
Reception by appointment.
Study Counsellor
Study counselling for all study levels.
Contact person for study support to students with long-term disabilities.
Education Administrator, Basic and Advanced Level
Coordinator, Master's Programme in Public Health Science
Sol Juarez
Director of Studies, Basic and Advanced levels
Jonas Landberg
