EPN-V2

MAVIT4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode
Study programme
Interdisciplinary Advanced Programme in Mental Health and Addiction - Full Time
Suplementary Education in Cardiological Nursing
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescents
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for the older adult
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Empowerment and Health Promotion
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Professionals
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Professionals
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Rehabilitation and Habilitation
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Public Health Nursing
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nursing; Clinical Research and Professional Development
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Cancer Nursing
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Health
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Psychomotor Physiotherapy
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Public Health Nutrition
Master’s Programme in Health Sciences – Interdisciplinary Specialisation in Mental Health and Addiction, part-time
Master's Programme in Health Sciences
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Occupational Therapy
Interdisciplinary Advanced Programme in Mental Health and Addiction - Part Time
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Curriculum
FALL 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

  • minimum attendance of 80% at sessions
  • presentation (poster or lecture) of their own in-depth assignment, individually or in groups of 2-3 students. If the course is taught in English, the presentation must be given in English.

Recommended preliminary courses

Required preliminary courses

Written home exam over 4 days in groups of 2-3 students, up to 3500 words.

The paper can be written in English or a Scandinavian language.

Learning outcomes

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Teaching and learning methods

The course will use varied, student-active work methods. The teaching will be digital, including blended learning.

Work and teaching methods include digital lectures, digital group assignments, in-depth and reflection assignments at seminars on relevant topics, and self-study. The students will give oral presentations at the seminars, and receive oral feedback from fellow students on their group work and oral feedback from the lecturer.

The lectures on campus are given in Norwegian, for English-speaking students digital lectures are published in English. In group work, mutual assessment, etc., the students will be divided into groups according to language. Most of the syllabus is in English, but there are good alternative syllabus books in Norwegian.

Course requirements

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the examination:

  • Read a qualitative and a quantitative research article. Use the relevant CASP checklist to critically assess each article. Include in the appraisal summary of the check lists the key points that need to be considered when assessing the validity and usefulness of the results (200-300 words per article).
  • Assess the critical assessments of a fellow student (peer assessment) (in total, 200-300 words).

Assessment

Individual in writing home examination (multiple choice test), two hours.

The examination will be in English.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

This course involves visiting libraries, archives, and/or museums linked to a chosen theme. The theme is selected with guidance from the course supervisor, and the visits are aligned with it. Students can pick themes related to various aspects, such as services, policies, collections, knowledge organization, universal design, leadership, marketing, dissemination practices, and current issues relevant to institutions. Visits may encompass libraries, archives, museums, or combinations of these. Additional information and cultural institutions can be included if pertinent to the theme. Visits typically involve meetings with relevant staff members and students' informal observations.

Grading scale

None.

Examiners

Two examiners control the exam questions and answers.An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum of every third completion of the course. When selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 5 answers. The external examiner’s assessment of the selected answers shall benefit all students.

Overlapping courses

Letter grading A-F.