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MERG5900 Master Thesis Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Masteroppgave
Study programme
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Occupational Therapy
Weight
50.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Course history

Introduction

The Research Methodology course will serve as both the foundation, and provide some of the tools, for the work on the master’s research project and thesis. Research methodology is related to the practical craft of collecting and analysing data, grounded in a coherent theory of knowledge research paradigm (as introduced in course FLKM4210). Research methodology and specific research methods are covered in teaching activities in connection to each other, and in connection to theories of knowledge.

Required preliminary courses

No prerequisite knowledge required.

Learning outcomes

The work and teaching methods used in the course are characterised by lectures and dialogue and discussions, to which the students bring their own different practical experience and academic backgrounds.

Students are assigned an academic supervisor for their research project (FLKM5000) by the start of this course, with up to 10 hours (out of 50 hours in total) of supervision available for work on the development of their research project description.

Teaching and learning methods

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

  • An initial draft (1,500 to 2,000 words) of individual research project descriptions.
  • 80 % attendance requirement (see the programme description for more information)

The purpose of the coursework requirement is to ensure all students have developed, in consultation with their academic supervisor, a feasible research project description prior to commencing their research project in the Fall.

Course requirements

Course assignment support material is permitted.

Assessment

The grade scale Pass / Fail is used.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

The course assignment will be assessed by two internal examiners.

In accordance with the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at OsloMet, the mode of assessment will periodically be reviewed by an external programme supervisor.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

All examinations are assessed by an internal and an external examiner. The student's supervisor cannot be an examiner for the master's thesis.