Learning outcomes

The aim of the General Studies is to help the student to start and successfully finish the studies.
During the General Studies the student will
- get familiar with the university and university level studies
- get to know the structure of the Master's degree programme
- learn to plan the studies independently and responsibly
- understand the importance of one’s own independent work in progressing in the studies
- learn how to find help and advice and how to seek information needed in MSc studies
- know how to use university's IT services
- learn how to communicate in academic and working life and how to develop these skills independently

Evaluation

Belongs to following modules

General Studies

15–20 ECTS

Compulsory General Studies 15 ECTS

HEAG01 Orientation, 2 ECTS

HEAG02 Study Skills and Personal Study Planning, 2 ECTS

KKSU1 Elementary Course 1, 3 ECTS

KKENMP3 Scientific Writing, 5 ECTS

HEAG03 An introduction to ethics in health research, 3 ECTS

Optional general studies 0–5 ECTS

Optional

YKYYKV1 Finnish Society and Culture, 1–5 ECTS