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INTHE4012 - Master Thesis

Course content

3. Semester
In the third semester the students will collect data for their master's thesis through fieldwork. However, it is possible to write a master thesis based on an analysis of data previously collected by others or a meta-analysis based on literature studies.

4. Semester
The fourth semester is dedicated to analysing data and editing the master's thesis. Mandatory lectures are offered in analysis of quantitative as well as qualitative data. The topics are:

  • How to get started
  • How to find the unexpected
  • How to interpret your findings (data analysis)
  • The use of software in coding and retrieving quantitative and qualitative data.
  • How to write a scientific paper
  • Workshops within quantitative and qualitative methods


Learning outcome

The students will learn how to develop a scientific thesis.

Admission

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This course is only available for master students already admitted into the MPhil programme in International Community Health

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Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

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This course is only available for master students already admitted into the M.Phil programme in International Community Health

Teaching

4. Semester (spring semester)

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Examination

Examination support material

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Language of examination

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English

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

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Withdrawal from an examination

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Special examination arrangements

If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation

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Facts about this course

Credits

60

Level

Master

Teaching

Every spring

Examination

Every spring

Teaching language

English

Semester pages

Teaching schedule, syllabus, examination date