General provisions

The content, length and level of the education are regulated by chapter 1, section 9 of the Higher Education Act 1 (1992:1434), by the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), and by the Ordinance on changes to the Higher Education Ordinance (2006:1053).

The course is given in semester 6 in the Biomedical Laboratory Science Programme and consists of an independent scientific work intended to give deepened and broadened theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in biomedical laboratory science. In addition, proficiency in scientific oral presentation is practiced.

The course replaces 3OG057 Degree Project .

Entry requirements

1) For admission, passed courses equivalent to at least 120 credits corresponding to year 1, 2 and 3 of the programme, are required. The courses Practical tuitition I and II must be passed. 2) For admission to the course as a separate course, an older biomedical science education or equivalent skills is / are required.

Learning outcomes

Skills and abilities:

On completion of the course the student should be able to

- give examples on how to plan a scientific study

- show knowledge of relevant methods within the field

- show knowledge of the field's scientific basis and current reseach and development work in biomedical laboratory science

Knowledge and understanding:

On completion of the course the student should be able to

- independently conduct analysis and investigations in a project

- process and critically interpret results from analyses and investigations, including statistical analysis where applicable

- with some support, present a written scientific investigation

- orally present a scientific investigation

- be able to work in a team

- show ability to present the work to a general audience

Judgement and approach: On completion of the course the student should be able to

- evaluate the sample or samples that was used in the investigation in an ethical perspective so current rules and laws are applied

- show ability to identify their own need of additional knowledge and develop their competence

Content

The scientific report links to the education's alignment so that theoretical and methodological knowledge from previously completed courses can be applied, broadened and deepened. Oral and written scientific reporting. Study visit.

Instruction

Learning is acquired by individual work under supervision where activities link to the education's alignment. Lectures and presentations by students.

Assessment

The scientific report must be presented as an individual report written in Swedish och English according to the instructions on the programme. The report is presented and defended orally. To not report orally or in writing within indicated time frame is counted as an examination. If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.

The report must be presented within two years, thereafter a new work needs to be done. Students who fail to pass the examination have the right to retake a new work one time. Exemptions for additional examinations can be allowed by the programme committee if special circumstances apply.

Other directives

The course cannot be included in the same degree as 3OG057 Degree Project.