• to train the student in an independent systematic approach in setting research objectives, choosing research methods and carrying out research • to enable the student to acquire in-depth knowledge in a specific problem or topic in the field of international health • to train the student in handling scientific research material, presentation of data and reporting of scientific studies.
Contents
Carrying out a research and writing a thesis or journal article. In the case of an article, it must either be published or submitted in a Finnish or international scientific peer-reviewed journal. The student must be the first author of the article. Additionally, the student must write an essay in which he/she describes and reflects the research more widely than it is possible in the article. The student must also write a short report on the research process.
Teaching methods
Individual supervision
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Writing a Master’s thesis in a global health topic. Participation in the Maturity exam.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Approbatur-laudatur.
Master’s thesis will be evaluated both with written statement and degree approbatur, lubenter approbatur, non sine laude approbatur, cum laude approbatur, magna cum laude approbatur, eximia cum laude approbatur or laudatur. Maturity exam will be graded on a scale of pass / fail
Recommended year of study
2. year autumn
Autumn 2008 - Spring 2009, in agreement with supervisor
Further information
Organization responsible: Department of International Health, University of Tampere Medical School