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Course syllabus - Thesis in Caring Science, Master
Scope
30 credits
Course code
VAE158
Valid from
Spring semester 2016
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A2E (Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)).
Main area(s)
Caring Science with Specialization in Nursing
School
School of Health, Care and Social Welfare
Ratified
2016-01-29
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Nursing research : generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice
9.ed. : Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, cop. 2012 [dvs 2011] - xiv, 802 s.
ISBN: 9781605477084 (hardback) LIBRIS-ID: 12094617
Declaration of Helsinki - Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects
World Medical Association,
URL: Link
Compendium
Scientific writing. Guidelines for degree-/independent projects within the disciplinary domains at first- and second-cycle levels at the School of Health, Care and Social Welfare.
The School of Health, Care and Social Welfare (HVV),
URL: Link
Objectives
The aim of the course is for students to acquire further advanced knowledge in illustrating, analyzing, conceptualizing and also accounting for a study in caring science. Students will also develop their capacity to exchange information at a scientific level.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course students will be able to independently :
1 identify and formulate a problem area in caring sciences
2 problematize a research area
3 identify and resolve research ethical problems
4 operationalize and design a research project
5 write a report on the project and defend it orally
6 offer evaluation of and arguments for various scientific perspectives
Course content
Research process
Research ethical appraisals
Individual written paper/article
Present a written project and oppose one submitted by another student
Tuition
Teaching takes the form of independent study, writing, supervision and seminars.
Specific requirements
A completed bachelor´s degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to 180 credits within the fields of Nursing or Caring Science and the student must have been an active participant in the course Qualitative Research Methods I and Quantitative Research Methods I even if not yet examined or the equivalent. In addition Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English B/English 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish B/Swedish 3.
Examination
UPS1, Thesis, 30 credits, individual written work, written and oral opposition and an oral response regarding learning objectives one to six. Marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail