Learning outcomes

To familiarize students with the methodology related to the student’s own Master’s thesis and develop skills in writing reviews.

Contents

• Conducting and individual literature search on research methodology the student uses in his/her own master’s thesis study
• Critically appraising the literature and using it to justify the chosen method for master's thesis
• Writing a literature review based on the literature search, written in a form of essay according to the guidelines given in “MHS Instructions for master's thesis”

Further information on prerequisites and recommendations

Attendance is limited Master’s Degree in Health Sciences (International Health) students

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Independent work	150 h	0 h

Supervision sessions if needed.

Teaching language

English

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Numeric 1-5.
Literature review is graded on a scale of 1-5 or failed.

Recommended year of study

2. year autumn

Belongs to following study modules