Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescents Programme description

Målgruppen er studenter med bachelorgrad innen helse- eller sosialfag som ønsker å arbeide med fagutvikling og/eller delta i forskning innen sitt fagområde, og eventuelt arbeide klinisk innen sin valgte spesialisering. Studiet er en aktuell påbygging for en rekke helse- og sosialfaglige utdanninger.

Learning outcomes at the programme level for the Master's Degree Programme in Health Sciences

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

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

Knowledge

The candidate

• has advanced knowledge of health-related services and health-promoting work within their field of specialisation
• can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the health sciences
• has knowledge of different perceptions of body, health, illness, function and functional impairment
• has in-depth knowledge of the individual’s right to autonomy and user participation, and of important considerations in the development of equitable health services and health-promoting work
• has insight into the role of interprofessional cooperation in achieving results in health-related services and health-promoting work
• has insight into the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3, Good Health and Well-being, and an understanding of the connection between health and sustainable development in society
• has thorough knowledge of the theory of science, research methods and ethics of particular relevance to health sciences and the area of specialisation

Skills

The candidate

• can understand, motivate and cooperate with individuals and next of kin undergoing health-related learning, coping and change processes
• can analyse existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of health sciences and work independently on practical and theoretical problem-solving
• can adapt health services and health-promoting work to different groups in society
• can contribute to the expedient and correct use of technology to improve the quality of the health services
• can use knowledge of quality improvement and implementation to improve the services
• can analyse and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
• can use relevant methods for research and scholarly and/or professional development work in an independent manner
• can carry out an independent, limited research or development project within their specialisation under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics

General competence

The candidate

• can analyse the relationship between the individual, service and societal levels when designing health-related services and in health-promoting work
• can contribute to innovation and quality improvement that builds on relevant knowledge of nursing gained from research and experience, and knowledge of users
• can work in interprofessional teams in order to more efficiently address complex health challenges
• has an international perspective in their field of specialisation
• can assess their own research design and research method based on a specific research question
• can disseminate relevant problems, analyses and research results to specialists and the general public in a way that meets research ethics requirements
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in the health services and in health-promoting work

Empowerment and Health Promotion

The following additional learning outcomes apply to candidates taking the Specialisation in Empowerment and Health Promotion:

• can apply relevant health pedagogy methods based on the preconditions and needs of different target groups
• can analyse measures at the individual and group level related to empowerment and health promotion
• can analyse the forms of expression used in the field and disseminate knowledge from their master’s thesis to different target groups

Opptak skjer direkte til ønsket spesialisering. Opptak til masterstudiet i helsevitenskap krever en bachelorgrad eller tilsvarende innen nærmere angitt bakgrunn, med gjennomsnittskarakter på minst C. Gjennomsnittskarakter på C er imidlertid ingen garanti for opptak. Dersom det er flere kvalifiserte søkere enn antall studieplasser, vil de kvalifiserte søkerne bli rangert etter de gjeldende rangeringsreglene.

Opptak til enkeltemner

Ved opptak til enkeltemner beskrives opptakskravene i emnebeskrivelsen. For enkeltemneopptak stilles ikke karakterkrav C. Nærmere informasjon om opptak til enkeltemner finnes på studiets nettside.

Det vises til forskrift om opptak til studier ved OsloMet. Oppstart av den enkelte spesialisering eller enkeltemner forutsetter et tilstrekkelig antall kvalifiserte søkere.

Følgende opptakskrav gjelder til spesialisering Rehabilitering og habilitering

Bachelorgrad eller tilsvarende innen helse- og sosialfag, folkehelse og idrettsfag.

Læringsutbytte på programnivå for masterstudiet i helsevitenskap

Studiets totale læringsutbytte for masterstudiet i helsevitenskap dekker i sin helhet beskrivelsen for masternivå (nivå 7) i nasjonalt kvalifikasjonsrammeverk.

Kandidaten har etter fullført studium følgende totale læringsutbytte definert i kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskap

Kandidaten

• har avansert kunnskap om helserelaterte tjenester og helsefremmende arbeid innen sitt spesialiseringsområde
• kan analysere faglige problemstillinger med utgangspunkt i helsevitenskapenes historie, tradisjoner, egenart og plass i samfunnet
• har kunnskap om ulike oppfatninger av kropp, helse, sykdom, funksjon og funksjonsnedsettelse
• har inngående kunnskap om individets rett til autonomi og brukermedvirkning, og om viktige avveininger i utviklingen av likeverdige helsetjenester og i helsefremmende arbeid
• har innsikt i hva tverrprofesjonelt samarbeid betyr for å oppnå resultater i helserelaterte tjenester og helsefremmende arbeid
• har innsikt i FNs bærekraftsmål og spesielt mål 3, God helse og forståelse for sammenhengen mellom helse og bærekraftig samfunnsutvikling
• har inngående kunnskap om vitenskapsteori, forskningsmetoder og etikk med spesiell relevans for helsevitenskap og sitt spesialiseringsområde

Ferdigheter

Kandidaten

• kan forstå, motivere, samhandle med individer og pårørende som er i helserelaterte lærings-, mestrings- og endringsprosesser
• kan analysere eksisterende teorier, metoder og fortolkninger innen helsevitenskap og arbeide selvstendig med praktisk og teoretisk problemløsning
• kan tilpasse helsetjenester og helsefremmende arbeid til ulike grupper i samfunnet
• kan bidra til god og riktig bruk av teknologi for å bedre kvaliteten på helsetjenestene
• kan anvende kunnskap om kvalitetsforbedring og implementering i tjenesteforbedring
• kan analysere og kritisk vurdere kunnskap og innsikter fra ulike kilder i faglige resonnementer
• kan selvstendig anvende tilpassede og anerkjente metoder for forskning og faglig utviklingsarbeid
• kan gjennomføre et selvstendig og avgrenset forsknings- eller utviklingsprosjekt innen sin spesialisering under veiledning og i tråd med gjeldende forskningsetiske normer og lovverk

Generell kompetanse

Kandidaten

• kan analysere sammenhengen mellom individnivå, tjenestenivå og samfunnsnivå i utformingen av helserelaterte tjenester og i helsefremmende arbeid
• kan bidra til innovasjon og kvalitetsforbedring som bygger på relevant fag- og forskningskunnskap, brukerkunnskap og erfaringskunnskap
• kan arbeide i tverrprofesjonelle team for lettere å møte komplekse helsefaglige utfordringer
• har et internasjonalt perspektiv i sitt fagområde
• kan vurdere egnet forskningsdesign og forskningsmetode basert på en konkret problemstilling
• kan formidle faglige problemstillinger, analyser og forskningsresultater på en forskningsetisk forsvarlig måte til spesialister og allmennheten
• kan bidra til nytenkning og innovasjon innen helsetjenestene og helsefremmende arbeid

Rehabilitering og habilitering

Kandidater med spesialisering i rehabilitering og habilitering har i tillegg følgende læringsutbytte:

• kan tilrettelegge for individuelle (re)habiliteringsprosesser og drøfte utfordringer knyttet til prosessene
• kan gjennomføre kritiske analyser av kartleggings- og målsettingsarbeid innen (re)habilitering 
• kan analysere (re)habilitering som prosess og virksomhet på individ-, institusjons- og samfunnsnivå
• kan analysere strukturelle forhold innen (re)habilitering og hvordan de kan endres gjennom ansvars- og oppgavefordeling

Varied and student-active teaching methods are used in the programme. Good learning outcomes are first and foremost dependent on the students’ own efforts. The number of hours of adapted teaching at the university will be relatively low. Own effort means both benefiting from teaching and academic supervision and following this up with independent work in the form of theoretical studies and, if relevant, practical skills training. Normal study progress requires students to make great personal efforts. The most important work and teaching forms used in each course in the programme are described below. The individual course descriptions state which work methods each course employs. Practical training is described in a separate chapter; see below.

Web-based work and teaching methods

Several forms of digital learning resources are used in the programme, such as digital textbooks, digital lectures, video clips, podcasts, tests, learning pathways and assignments. These resources can be used to prepare for teaching sessions, during seminars using the flipped classroom method, and as part of self-study. This form of teaching requires the students to meet prepared for the scheduled teaching sessions. Interaction can also take place digitally, in the form of Skype meetings, webinars etc.

Self-study and student cooperation/group work

Learning requires a high degree of own activity and self-study, including both individual work and cooperation with fellow students. Through activities such as exchanging ideas, presentations, discussions, writing assignments and problem-based assignments, students will be stimulated to learn by communicating knowledge and experience, expressing their own opinions and, together, reflecting on their own attitudes, actions and understanding of the field. Students are encouraged to take initiative to schedule and actively participate in study groups to promote learning.

Lectures

Lectures are primarily used to introduce new subject matter, provide an overview and highlight main elements and links within different topics, and also to communicate relevant issues.

Seminars

Seminars emphasise dialogue and discussion between the subject teacher(s) and students in order to stimulate the student's academic development. Verbal presentations by students and discussions are emphasised.

In connection with the master's thesis, seminars are held where the master's theses are presented and discussed. The students receive feedback from their fellow students and teachers, which enables them to learn from each other. Research-related issues, methods and academic supervision are among the topics discussed in the seminars. Seminars can also take place on digital collaboration platforms.

Written assignments and academic supervision

Through written assignments and the master's thesis, students will formulate research questions for assignments and work on them over time, either individually or in cooperation with other students. They will learn theory and develop skills in using and referencing sources, analysis, discussion and written and oral communication. The primary purpose of this is to develop their ability to reflect critically, see elements in context and develop a deeper understanding of a subject.

Developing academic writing skills is a key aspect of all parts of the programme. Supervision is an important component of the work on the master's thesis. The supervision is intended to ensure that the project complies with research ethics principles and help students to formulate the research question and ensure quality in the collection and analysis of data.

The increasing globalisation of the labour market makes international experience and knowledge of languages and cultures increasingly important. Internationalisation contributes to raising the quality of education and strengthens the academic community relating to the master’s programme, at the same time as it strengthens the students as global citizens.

The programme has a focus on multicultural and global problems. This approach contributes to an increased understanding and improves the students' ability to work in a professional capacity in a multicultural society. The students gain access to specialist terminology in English through the syllabus, which comprises both textbooks and international research literature.

The staff’s network, research collaboration and cooperation with colleagues in other countries contribute to internationalisation. The programme is represented in international networks.

OsloMet has exchange agreements with educational institutions in Europe and worldwide.

Courses adapted to incoming exchange students

The following courses have been adapted for incoming exchange students:

• MAFAR4100 Innovation within Healthcare, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4700 Food, Health and Sustainability, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5100 Health Communication, 10 ECTS credits
• MAPSY4400 Mental Health of Migrants and Minorities, 10 ECTS credits

The courses listed above will be taught in English if international students have registered for them. Otherwise, courses will generally be taught in Norwegian.

Semesters adapted to outbound exchange students

Students who wish to take courses at an educational institution abroad as part of their master’s degree normally go on an exchange in the third semester. Students admitted to a specialisation that as a norm has a master’s thesis worth 50 ECTS credits can apply to instead write a master’s thesis worth 30 ECTS credits. The students are responsible for finding relevant courses at partner institutions and must apply to have them approved in advance. An international coordinator can provide guidance in relation to selecting a course.

Reference is otherwise made to the criteria that apply to student exchanges and the information about stays abroad.

Programme description considered by the Academic Affairs Committee at the Faculty of Health Sciences on 12 February 2020 and last amended by the vice-dean on 13 March 2025.

Adopted by the University Board 9 september 2020

Faculty of Health Sciences

The programme description applies to students starting the programme in 2025.

Økende globalisering av arbeidsmarkedet gjør internasjonal profesjonell erfaring, språk- og kulturkunnskap stadig viktigere. Internasjonalisering bidrar til å oppnå bedre studiekvalitet ved å styrke fagmiljøet ved masterprogrammet, samtidig som det styrker studentene som globale borgere.

Programmet har fokus på flerkulturelle og globale problemstillinger. Dette bidrar til økt forståelse og forbedrer studentens evne til å arbeide profesjonelt i et multikulturelt samfunn. Studentene får tilgang til fagterminologi på engelsk gjennom bruk av engelsk pensum, både i form av fagbøker og internasjonal forskningslitteratur.

De ansattes nettverk, forskningssamarbeid og samarbeid med kollegaer i andre land bidrar til internasjonaliseringen. Programmet er representert i internasjonale nettverk.

OsloMet har utvekslingsavtaler med utdanningsinstitusjoner i Europa og resten av verden.

Emner som er tilrettelagt for innreisende studenter

Følgende emner er tilrettelagt for innreisende studenter:

• MAFAR4100 Innovasjon i helse, 10 stp.
• MAVIT4700 Mat, helse og bærekraft, 10 stp.
• MAVIT5100 Helsekommunikasjon, 10 stp.
• MAPSY4400 Mental Health of Migrants and Minorities, 10 ECTS credits

Emnene i listen ovenfor vil foregå på engelsk dersom internasjonale studenter deltar. Ellers vil undervisningen hovedsakelig foregå på norsk.

Semester som er tilrettelagt for utreisende studenter

Studenter som ønsker å avlegge emner ved læresteder i utlandet som del av mastergraden, drar normalt på utveksling i sitt 3. semester. Studentene som er tatt opp på en spesialisering som normalt bare tilbyr masteroppgave på 50 stp, kan etter søknad skrive masteroppgave på 30 studiepoeng i stedet. Studentene er selv ansvarlig for å finne relevante emner ved partnerinstitusjonen og må søke om forhåndsgodkjenning av disse. Internasjonal koordinator bidrar med veiledning i forhold til emnevalg.

Det vises til kriterier for studentutveksling og informasjon om utenlandsopphold.

Different forms of assessment are used on the programme that are adapted to the learning outcomes of the various courses. The forms of assessment used are intended to support learning and document the students’ level of competence in relation to the expected learning outcomes. All examinations taken that are part of the specialisation will appear on the diploma, as well as the title of the student’s master’s thesis. Students who take additional elective courses in excess of 120 credits get these on their transcript, and must choose which elective courses are to be included on the diploma. In general, the following forms of assessment are used in the programme:

Supervised individual examination

Taken at the university’s examination premises over a set number of hours.

Home examination

Taken over a set period of time at the end of the course, normally with a set question/assignment text unless otherwise stated in the course description.

Project examination

Taken over the whole or large parts of the course, normally with a topic decided by the students themselves unless otherwise stated in the course description.

Oral examination

Can take place individually or in groups. It can either be an independent form of assessment or used to adjust the grade awarded for another examination.

Practical examination

The assessment of specific practical skills either at the university or in the field of practice.

Assessment of practical training

Supervised practical training, assessed in accordance with the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University.

The assessment of examinations and practical training is carried out in accordance with the applicable rules set out in the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges, the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet and the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of examiners at OsloMet. The forms of assessment and criteria are described in each course description.

Examinations

All courses conclude with an examination. The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course, and the degree to which the student has achieved the stipulated learning outcomes is assessed. In theoretical courses, the grades used are pass/fail or letter grades from A to F, with A being the highest grade and E the poorest pass grade. The grade F means that the student has failed the examination. The grades pass/fail are used for the assessment of practical training.

Resit and rescheduled examinations are carried out in the same manner as the ordinary examination unless otherwise specified in the course description. In special cases, resit and rescheduled examinations in courses with group examinations may be held as individual examinations.

For examinations where a percentage of the examination papers are selected for assessment by an external examiner, the external examiner's assessment should benefit all the students.

The grade awarded for a written examination can be appealed, cf. Section 11-10 of the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet. It is not possible to appeal the grades awarded for oral and practical examinations. In connection with group examinations, the result of an appeal will only have consequences for the candidate(s) who submitted the appeal. The other students will keep their original grade.

External programme supervisor

An external programme supervisor scheme is in place for the programme as required by the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at OsloMet. The external supervisor will write an annual report on their work that will be included in the faculty’s area of the university’s quality assurance system.

Suitability assessment

The suitability assessment is a continuous overall assessment that takes place throughout the study programme. A student must be suitable for professional practice in order to receive diploma/certificate for the study programme.

If it appears that a student may pose a potential danger to the lives, physical and mental health, rights or safety of patients, clients and users during practical training or in future professional practice, it should be asked whether the student is suitable for the profession. University staff, personnel in practical training establishment, as well as students can submit a notification of doubt. The students concerned should be informed as soon as possible if such a notification of doubt has been sent. They should receive guidance and advice on how they can improve or be advised to withdraw from the programme.

https://student.oslomet.no/en/suitability-assessment

Suitability assessment is used in specialisation in Public Health Nursing, specialisation in Cancer Nursing and in Interdisciplinary Specialisation in Mental Health and Addiction.

Required coursework is all types of work, tests and compulsory attendance that are requirements for a student to be assessed/permitted to take the exam. Required coursework is assessed as approved/not approved. The coursework requirements for each course are described in the relevant course description.

The purpose of the coursework requirements is to:

• promote progress and academic development
• encourage students to seek out and acquire new knowledge
• facilitate cooperation on and communication about nursing issues

The programme has coursework requirements in the form of compulsory attendance, oral presentations, written assignments and tests. The coursework requirements are designed in a way that helps students to develop competence in line with the learning outcome descriptions in the course. Students are normally given three attempts at passing the required coursework. As far as possible, the second attempt will be given before the ordinary exam/assessment, unless otherwise stated in the course description. A third and final attempt is normally given before resit and rescheduled exams. If a piece of required coursework is not approved, this may lead to delayed progress in the programme. Required coursework is carried out individually or in groups.

Attendance

Attendance is compulsory for teaching activities covering subject matter that the student cannot acquire on his or her own. These requirements are made more concrete and visible in the course plans.This means that there is a requirement for attendance of 80 % in theory studies or 90 % in practical training in timetabled activities that are marked as compulsory.

If a student exceeds the maximum limit for absence, the person responsible for the course/lecturer will consider whether it is possible to compensate for absence by meeting alternative requirements, for instance oral or individual written assignments. Whether or not it is possible to compensate for absence depends on the extent of the student’s absence and which activities he/she has missed.

Written and digital work

Written and digital coursework requirements can be written work, work submitted in various forms, multiple choice questions etc. Coursework requirements that are not approved must normally be improved or retaken. The person responsible for the course/lecturer will assess whether alternative coursework can be carried out. This is agreed between the individual student/group and the person responsible for the course/lecturer.

Activities

Compulsory activities can include oral presentations, observation, participation in specific courses and workshops, simulation, practical skills tests, supervision etc. Coursework requirements that are not approved, must normally be improved or retaken. The person responsible for the course/lecturer will assess whether alternative coursework can be carried out. This is agreed between the individual student/group and the person responsible for the course/lecturer.