General provisions

The Master's project can be completed inside or outside the university, as well as being conducted as a collaborative project. The subject must be approved by an examiner from the faculty of pharmacy following consultation with both the student and project supervisor. Approval of the supervisor and project plan must be approved by the faculty of pharmacy's examiner prior to starting the course. The student must be registered at the pharmacy faculty.

Entry requirements

Courses amounting to at least 45 credits within the programme are passed, as well as other ongoing courses within the programme. Specific knowledge requirements can be assigned by the examiner that are related to the project's focus.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

show a deep understanding about relevant research and development work within the project's subject area, as well as understanding what a scientific approach entails.  

show a good understanding of methods related to the project's subject area.

with support of the supervisor, critically develop a research question, as well as independently plan, conduct and evaluate the project within the stated time-frame. 

search, critically evaluate and analyse information, as well as integrate and summarise the information, from a scientific perspective.

individually and correctly present the study in writing and through oral presentations, using professional, scientific English

discuss results and conclusions, focusing on relating their findings to the pharmaceutical research field.

show the ability to identify the need for further research relevant to the subject area.

Content

The course comprises an individual research project that is carried out under supervision. Theoretical and methodological knowledge is used, developed and deepened in the field. The course consists of searching of scientific literature, project planning, implementation, critical analysis of the student's own results and those obtained from scientific literature, as well as an oral and written presentation. A critical analysis of another student's project work and oral presentation is also included in the course. Students will conduct their research project in an academic environment and are expected to be involved in the research group's seminars.

Instruction

Teaching is in the form of individual supervision, seminars and literature studies.

Compulsory parts: Written report, oral presentation of the project performed during a seminar that is officially announced by the department and a popular scientific presentation of the project through poster or oral presentation.

The course is given in English.

Assessment

The research project is reported both orally and in writing. The written report should be in the format of a scientific essay, including a popular scientific description.

In order to pass the course, a passing grade must be obtained for the modules oral presentation including being an opponent (1.5 credits) and written report (43.5 credits).

In special circumstances, the examiner may make an exception from the specified examination method and allow a student to be examined in another way. For example, if the course coordinator is informed of the need for special pedagogical support from the university's coordinator.