INTHE4015 – Master Thesis - Thematic Track

Knowledge

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate how to search and use different sources of scientific literature to identify research gaps relevant to global community health.
• Explain theoretical frameworks of relevance in global community health research and how they are used in the conceptualization and interpretation of own scientific work.
• Explain methodological approaches for document review in global health.
• Describe the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods in studying global community health challenges.
• Demonstrate the ability for good scientific writing and translate scientific results to inform community health interventions.

Skills

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Appraise scientific literature in global community health to compare and interpret own research findings.
• Conduct research aligned with the ethical standards in your research field.
• Make use of appropriate theoretical frameworks and apply key methodological approaches in the collection, and analysis of available data or documentary review.
• Compile an independent scientific report in a professional and ethically sound manner.
• Discuss and disseminate research results to colleagues and scientific community.

General competences

After completing the course, you will be able to:

• Appreciate various ethical consideration and challenges that may arise during research conduct and interpretation of research results.
• Demonstrate the principles of academic honesty, integrity, and professional responsibility to your research work and that of others.

This course is only available for students at the following master programme:

International Community Health (master)

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The exam consists of both your written master's thesis and an oral examination.

Examination and grading at The Faculty of Medicine.

You must submit your examination paper in English.

The oral exam is conducted in English.