An intermediate Course in Health Research and Scientific Work

VIT7000

The course provides a basic introduction to science theory, research ethics and various methodological approaches in research. The subject emphasizes an understanding of relationships between the issues and the choice of method/research design, the research process and the application of research skills in theory and practice. The course emphasizes knowledge management and critical evaluation of the scientific literature.

The course is offered in several study programmes and is at the master¿s level, and no prior knowledge is required beyond the admission requirement.

Knowledge

The student:

has basic knowledge of key scientific, theoretical and philosophical currents
has a good knowledge of various research methods and understands the characteristics of various qualitative and quantitative methods
has a good knowledge of key issues in scientific research and the statutes regulating research in the health sciences
has in-depth knowledge of requirements relating to knowledge management as part of the research process
has basic knowledge of research processes, incl. the writing process, and what characterizes issues warranting research and project outlines

Skills

The student:

is able to design an issue warranting research, outline his/her own suitable research design and choose a methodological approach
is able to obtain relevant research literature and critically assess it
is able to account for the research process from defining issues for scientific inquiry to scientific publication
is able to account for the search process and selection of sources, and is able to document source usage in compliance with the applicable rules relating to referencing
is able to analyse and relate critically to different sources of information and use them to structure and formulate academic reasoning
is able to discuss scientific, theoretical/philosophical and ethical issues related to issues, methods and implementation of projects
is able to use digital reference tools (EndNote)

General competence

The student:

is able to understand key principles of scientific thinking and research work
is able to understand the relationship between ethics, values and science and how these steer research
is able to apply science theory in the development of design, method and analysis
is able to critically assess, discuss and disseminate fundamental knowledge in his/her own field of expertise and in general for research-based knowledge

Semester registration fee and course literature.

Compulsory

Not offered as independent course

Introductory lectures are given on different themes. Students work individually and in groups on literary studies and exam assignments during and between gatherings.

The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course surveys (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). The evaluations are part of the university's quality assurance system.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

MPH415 - Perspectives and approaches in mental health care, part 1 - 7.5 credits