One-year Programme in Design and Communication in Digital Media Programme description

Design og kommunikasjon i digitale medier er en praktisk-estetisk utdanning som gir kunnskap om digitale medier og visuell kommunikasjon.

Digitale medier har stor betydning for samfunnsutviklingen ved at de i stadig tiltagende grad blir anvendt til formidling innen ulike fag- og yrkesområder. Studiet skal sette studentene i stand til å utforme og formidle budskap i en moderne medieverden.

Studiet er beregnet på studenter som ønsker å utvikle skapende evner, visuell kompetanse og praktisk-estetiske ferdigheter innen digitale medier. I studiet skal studentene tilegne seg grunnleggende design- og kommunikasjonsprinsipper. Studentene skal lære å mestre digitale verktøy. De lærer kreativ tenkning og problemløsning individuelt og i grupper, noe som gjør dem mer konkurransedyktige i dagens arbeidsmarked, uansett karrierevei.

Studiet har et omfang på 60 studiepoeng og tilbys som et deltidsstudium med undervisning fordelt over to år. Studiet er bygget opp av fire emner som hver har et omfang på 15 studiepoeng.

Årsstudiet gir som selvstendig enhet ingen grad, men kan gi innpass for emner eller inngå som deler i relevante bachelorstudier.

Studiet retter seg mot søkere med teknisk-, kunstnerisk- eller kulturbakgrunn som ønsker kompetanse i digital visuell kommunikasjon, som informasjonsmedarbeidere, bibliotekarer, kulturarbeidere, lærere i grunnskole og videregående skole, høgskole og universitet, illustratører og kunstnere. Studiet er av betydning for medierelevant arbeid i offentlig og privat sektor.

Generell studiekompetanse eller godkjent realkompetanse.

The Master’s Programme in Health and Technology with specialisations is a master’s degree with a scope of 120 credits in accordance with Section 3 of the Regulations concerning Requirements for the Master’s Degrees, adopted by the Ministry of Education and Research. The programme was established under the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University.

The programme includes specialisations in assistive technology in health, biomedicine and radiography. The students will acquire in-depth knowledge in the chosen specialisation and will gain detailed knowledge of technology relating to the discipline covered by the specialisation. Through common courses across the specialisations, an overview is provided of technology developments in the field of health in general, of relevance to both the specialist and municipal health services, as well as for research. Students learn about innovation and entrepreneurship to create new solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration between public and private actors, and about how the implementation and use of technology affects the health sector, individuals, and society. The students will also become familiar with legislation that regulates health research, the collection and use of personal data and health data, and the use of human biological specimen. The programme will also address ethical challenges relating to the development and implementation of technology in the health context, and the importance of user participation will be highlighted and discussed.

A greater need for health and care services in the years ahead means that interdisciplinary cooperation and efficient use of technology will be important to maintain sustainable health services. The programme will contribute to a greater understanding of technology and enhanced technological skills in the field. The students will learn to communicate about their own discipline in a way others can understand, which is important to be able to contribute to interdisciplinary projects. Compulsory common courses and elective courses across specialisations foster interdisciplinary collaboration between the disciplines covered by the programme.

Specialisations

Applicants must choose and apply directly for the specialisation they wish to take when applying for the master’s programme. Different admission requirements apply to the specialisations; see more information under Admission requirements. Parts of the programme will include joint teaching, partly through compulsory common courses and partly through options across the specialisations. Some courses will be held jointly with other master’s degree programmes at OsloMet.

Students who pass the programme will be awarded the degree Master in Health and Technology, with one of the following specialisations:

• Assistive Technology in Health
• Biomedicine
• Radiography

The name of the specialisation will be stated on the diploma alongside the name of the degree.

MAATH: Assistive Technology in Health

The specialisation emphasises assistive technology in health (ATH) (referred to as welfare technology in the Nordic countries) in an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented, and person-centred context, at both individual and system levels within specialist health services and municipal health and social services. ATH is aimed at promoting health and preventing illness through treatment and (re)habilitation to improve cost-effective and sustainable health and social services. Students learn how ATH can assist individuals in activity, participation, safety, dignity, and coping in everyday life. Examples of ATH include technical and orthopaedic aids, exoskeleton technology, smart home technology, robot assistants, GPS, technologies for activity and movement analysis, computer-controlled (bionic) prostheses and orthoses, and artificial intelligence. The specialisation emphasises knowledge and skills in developing, piloting, implementing, and evaluating complex interventions with ATH in collaboration between private and public actors. Students learn to analyse the interaction between humans, health, activity, participation, movement, and technology.

MABIO: Biomedicine

The biomedical field integrates natural sciences, technology, and health sciences, forming the foundation for medical diagnostics and treatment with a global health perspective. The specialisation in biomedicine is aimed at students seeking advanced knowledge and expertise in biomedical sciences. Students will explore the biological mechanisms underlying human health and disease, gaining a profound understanding of cellular and molecular processes. They will learn about relevant bioanalytical methods, laboratory diagnostic technology, statistics, and quality assurance of analytical methods through both theoretical instruction and practical laboratory work. The programme emphasises the development of critical thinking, ethical reflection, scientific communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

MARAD: Radiography

The specialisation emphasises the use of various technologies in medical radiation and the importance of these technologies in the health service to ensure synergies between technology and health. Students will choose one of two directions within radiography: conventional radiography or CT. The specialisation is practice-oriented and profession-oriented and is designed to meet increasing demands for expertise in diagnostics and treatment in connection with medical use of radiation. Students will gain in-depth expertise in optimisation and imaging, focusing on personalised examinations and forms of treatment.

Relevance to working life

Technological expertise is in demand in the health sector, and a Master’s Degree in Health and Technology can lead to many career opportunities in the public and private sectors alike. Possible fields of work and career paths in health and technology after completing the programme include:

• research, development of the field, and teaching
• advisory functions in the public administration, knowledge dissemination and counselling
• clinical or diagnostic work based on specialised expertise
• managerial positions in disciplines relating to health and technology
• innovation and implementation processes
• product and service development

Relevance to further education

Candidates with a Master’s Degree in Health and Technology are qualified to apply for admission to PhD programmes, including the PhD Programme in Health Sciences at OsloMet.

Students may apply for admission to the research programme at the Faculty of Health Sciences while taking the master’s programme. This is taken in parallel to and as an extension of the master’s programme. The research programme gives students advanced researcher expertise in addition to that provided during the ordinary master’s programme. Results from this research work may later, on application, form part of PhD-level work.

Sustainability

The 2030 Agenda is the UN’s plan of action for global sustainable development, specified as 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through global partnerships, the world must work together to end poverty and hunger, ensure good health and education for all and reduce climate change and inequality. Some of the goals can be achieved through the development and implementation of different technologies. The Master’s Programme in Health and Technology is particularly aimed at promoting good health and well-being (SDG3), quality education (SDG4), industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG9), reduced inequality (SDG10) and partnership for the goals (SDG17).

The 17 SDGs must be seen as a whole, where each goal is seen in conjunction with the others. The purpose of the programme is to educate candidates who are active global citizens with knowledge of how technology contributes to sustainable health services, good health and an inclusive society for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education, sexuality and functional ability.

Students apply for and are admitted directly to the specialisation of their choice. The requirement for admission to the Master’s Programme in Health and Technology is a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree within a specified field, with an average grade of at least C. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of places on the programme, applicants will be ranked according to applicable ranking rules.

Reference is made to the Regulations relating to Admission to Studies at OsloMet. The specialisations will only be run if a sufficient number of qualified candidates apply.

Admission requirements for the individual specialisations

Specialisation in assistive technology in health

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in health and social sciences, social sciences, economics, psychology, education, design, informatics, or engineering.

Specialisation in biomedicine

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in medical laboratory sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology, biomedicine, chemical engineering or molecular biology. A minimum of 30 credits must include courses with practical laboratory work.

Specialisation in radiography

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in radiography.

Special admission to the specialisation in radiography Candidates with a bachelor's degree in radiography who have also completed further education in radiotherapy (60 ECTS credits) according to the programme description from the academic year 2014/15 (student cohort 2014H) or later, can apply for a special admission to the specialisation in radiography. The admission requirements are as follows:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in radiography
• Completed further education in radiotherapy, according to the programme description from the academic year 2014/15 (student year group 2014H) or later

Grades from the further education in radiotherapy may be included in the calculation basis to meet the necessary academic minimum requirements.

The overall learning outcomes for the Master’s Programme in Health and Technology fully cover the description of master’s degree level (level 7) of the Norwegian Qualifications Framework.

A candidate who has completed their qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

• has advanced knowledge in disciplines relating to their own specialisation and specialised insight into the topic of the master’s thesis
• has insight into technological developments in disciplines relating to their own specialisation and their importance for health services nationally and globally
• has thorough knowledge of philosophy of science traditions, research methods and the basis for research ethics of particular relevance to health sciences and their own field
• can apply knowledge in new areas in their own field and in interdisciplinary collaboration with other fields
• can analyse health science issues on the basis of the field’s history, traditions, culture, distinctive nature and place in society

Skills

The candidate

• can analyse and critically assess knowledge from different sources and apply this in a structured manner to formulate scholarly arguments
• can analyse existing theories, methods and interpretations in their own field and work independently on practical and theoretical problem-solving
• can write academic texts and present research results in accordance with applicable conventions in the field
• can work independently and in an ethically aware manner on a supervised research or development project
• can analyse and manage health-related data in an ethically sound manner and in accordance with relevant legislation
• can contribute to research, development of the field and innovation based on evidence-based knowledge, research-based knowledge and user participation

General competence

The candidate

• can analyse relevant issues in their own field and decide on suitable research design and choice of methods
• can analyse and discuss ethical issues relating to the use of technology in health services, at both the individual and system level
• can apply their own knowledge to new areas and in interdisciplinary cooperation to carry out complex tasks, processes and projects
• can communicate an extensive independent work and master scholarly forms of expression in the field, both orally and in writing
• can participate in discussions about professional issues and communicate about their own field in both scientific and popular science form
• can contribute to re-thinking and innovation in their own field and take part in interdisciplinary cooperation in technology and health science
• can contribute to the implementation of new technology in their own field and explore how technology can contribute to solutions that support sustainable communities

More detailed learning outcomes for the specialisations

Specialisation in assistive technology in health

The following additional learning outcomes apply to candidates taking the specialisation in assistive technology in health:

The candidate

• can critically assess the purpose and application of different types of assistive technologies throughout the lifespan at both individual and system levels in health promotion, prevention, treatment, and (re)habilitation.
• can develop, apply, and communicate complex interventions with assistive technologies in interdisciplinary collaboration and in their own field based on needs analyses and user involvement
• can critically evaluate ethical issues in the implementation and communication of assistive technologies
• can critically assess what facilitates and hinders successful sustainable implementation of assistive technologies

Specialisation in biomedicine

The following additional learning outcomes apply to candidates taking the specialisation in biomedicine:

The candidate

• has specialised knowledge about health and technology in a biomedical perspective
• has in-depth knowledge about normal and pathological molecular and cell biological mechanisms
• can critically assess and apply biomedical analysis methods in diagnostics and research and has advanced knowledge about statistical methods, quality assurance and quality control in the laboratory
• can discuss and convey relevant issues in the field and research relating to biomedicine

Specialisation in radiography

The following additional learning outcomes apply to candidates taking the specialisation in radiography:

The candidate

• has advanced knowledge of diagnostic imaging methods, treatment and radiation protection
• can apply, analyse and critically assess methods for diagnostics/treatment in the relevant modality
• has an in-depth understanding of the role of radiographers as active contributors to developments in radiography and the specialist health service’s use of technological methods in the relevant modality