Degree project in public health sciences for master's degree
The aim of the course is to independently carry out a degree project, during which the student applies the knowledge and skills acquired during previous courses in the programme.
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
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Course structure
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.
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Course reports
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Contact
Study counsellor
Study Administrator, Basic and Advanced LevelElisabeth HanssonStudy Administrator, Basic and Advanced Level
Coordinator, master's programmeSol JuarezCoordinator, master's programme
Director of Studies, Basic and advanced levelsJonas LandbergDirector of Studies
