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PHVIT9510 Concept and Theory Development in Health Sciences Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Begreps- og teoriutvikling i helsevitenskap
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Course history
Curriculum
FALL 2020
Schedule
Programme description

  • Introduction

    • All papers approved,
    • attendance in at least 80 % of the seminars, and
    • approved paper presentation in final seminar.

  • Required preliminary courses

    Portfolio.

    Portfolio requirements: 4 reaction papers

  • Learning outcomes

    On completion of the course, the PhD candidate has achieved the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

    Knowledge

    The PhD candidate:

    • is at the forefront of knowledge of methodologies related to the development of concepts and theories
    • has an in-depth understanding of the relationship between human experience, concepts, and theories in a health science context

    Skills

    The PhD candidate can:

    • develop a conceptual and/or theoretical framework related to his or her own research
    • identify relevant clinical phenomena in order to develop concepts and theories
    • analyse and interpret research findings related to concept and theory development
    • address complex scientific issues and challenge established knowledge and practice in concept and theory development

    General competence

    The PhD candidate can:

    • argue in favour of particular methodologies in concept and theory development on the basis of scientific theory
    • participate in discussions on concept and theory development

  • Teaching and learning methods

    Pass / Fail

  • Course requirements

    Internal

  • Assessment

    Ethics in clinical work, research and publication of research results, with emphasis on the core values of behavior analysis

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    No overlap with existing courses.

  • Grading scale

    Pass / Fail

  • Examiners

    One internal and one external examiner will assess the answer papers submitted by all candidates.

  • Target group and admission

    This course is primarily aimed at PhD candidates admitted to the PhD Programme in Health Sciences but is also open to other applicants. Admission requirements are a completed hovedfag, master's degree (120 credits) or equivalent qualification.

    The course can also be offered to students who have been admitted to the "Health Science Research Programme, 60 ECTS", by prior approval from the supervisor and based on given guidelines for the research programme.