SN5900 The Master's Thesis Course description

Passed first year of the programme or equivalent.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can

• describe rehabilitation as a field of knowledge and reflect on the possibilities and challenges relating to interprofessional processes, both in the municipal and the specialist health service
• describe decision-making processes in health and social policy at the municipal, regional and national level
• reflect on how priorities in the health sector and other sectors of society can affect the public health

Skills

The student can

• discuss the application of standardised measurement methods and examinations that measure elderly persons’ physical condition, level of activity, participation and quality of life, as well as results linked to the clinical examination of patients
• propose and give grounds for health-promoting primary and secondary preventive measures in a diverse society that promote mental and physical health and social inclusion
• supervise and instruct participants in groups for the purpose of primary and secondary prevention, and adapt exercises and movements at individual and group level
• discuss and give grounds for the application of learning- and empowerment theories when supervising activity and movement groups

 General competence

The student can

• reflect on knowledge regarding the effect of health-promoting measures
• reflect on how physiotherapists can facilitate user participation in cooperation with patients and relatives in a national and international perspective
• reflect on how cultural backgrounds and life span factors at individual and societal level can impact activity, participation and health in the aging process
• reflect on ethical considerations linked to facilitation of different measures

A student who has completed his or her qualification has the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has advanced knowledge of

• research designs relevant to the investigation of a particular research question
• a particular area of social or health policy of relevance to their degree
• relevant research literature on the subject matter of the master-s thesis
• theories and methodological approaches relevant for the chosen subject matter
• basic conceptual tools needed to understand an critically examine relevant social research

Skills

The student can

• conduct a review of the state of scientific knowledge related to a research question in social policy
• conduct a limited, independent research project under supervision
• choose a methodology that is relevant for a specific welfare research question
• apply research methods in a reflective manner
• critically evaluate relevant quantitative or qualitative methods used in reports, books or articles investigating a particular welfare policy problem

General Competence

The student can

• read and critically assess academic literature
• present specialised knowledge and research findings in the form of academic writing
• apply advanced skills and knowledge in the field of social welfare policy
• evaluate issues related to the academic, professional and research ethics

Individual written home exam over 4 days, 1,400 words (+/- 10%).

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

Grade scale A-F.

All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. An external examiner contributes to the preparation of the question papers and assessment criteria. At least 20 % of the exams will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.

10 credits overlap with FYSIO2200 and MENDI2200

The master's thesis will be assessed by an internal and an external examiner. Neither examiner shall be involved in the supervision of the master's thesis in question.

Simon Innvær