Entry requirements

Under graduation education in physiotherapy equalling 180 credits of which 90 credits in physiotherapy or undergraduate education in physiotherapy equalling 150 credits and education in physiotherapy at the C level 30 credits including C thesis equalling 15 credits and Master's course in physiotherapy theory, 15 credits.

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is that the student should obtain advanced knowledge, skills and judgement within research and development work by carrying out and presenting a scientific work within physiotherapy, independently and under supervision.

After completed course, the student should be able to:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

1. Describe in detail for evidence and best practice and identify knowledge gaps within a specified field within physiotherapy

2. Account for and well-founded explain research design and method for specific issues

SKILLS AND ABILITY

3. Systematically search, analyse and integrate information within a field within physiotherapy

4. Independently collect/process and analyse data in a scientific work

5. In writing clearly present and orally defend a scientific work

6. on a deeper level review, evaluate and discuss own and others' scientific work at the equivalent level

EVALUATION ABILITY AND ATTITUDES

7. Make well-founded research-ethical considerations based on current guidelines

8. In detail relate the results in own and others' scientific work at corresponding level to clinical and social aspects

Content

The main content of the course is to carry out a scientific work within physiotherapy. The degree project is documented in writing and is defended orally at a seminar. In the course is also included to act as opponent to an other degree project.

Instruction

Teaching is given in the form of seminars and supervision individually or in groups.