Bachelorstudium i yrkesfaglærerutdanning Programplan

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.

The master’s programme is designed to be comprehensive, and the academic content and educational tools are interlinked, showing a clear context between learning outcome descriptions, learning activities and forms of assessment. The courses in the programme description build to some extent on each other to ensure progress, with increasing requirements for knowledge and understanding within each specialisation.

The Master’s Programme in Health and Technology includes common courses and compulsory specialisation courses. The thesis has a scope of 50 ECTS credits. Students are offered various elective courses depending on the specialisation chosen. Some elective courses are offered to all students across the specialisations, while others are only offered to students taking the individual specialisation. Normally, at least ten registered students are required for a course to be taught.

The academic year is 40 weeks long, and the expected workload for a full-time student is 40 hours per week. This includes scheduled activities, students’ own activity and exams. The course descriptions provide more details about learning outcomes, work methods, coursework requirements and exams.

The specialisation in biomedicine is organised as a full-time course of study over two years, while radiography is organised as a three-year part-time course of study. The normal structure for each specialisation is shown in the figure below.

Content of compulsory common courses

Two courses are compulsory for all students on the programme and will be taught jointly for the specialisations:

HETEK4000 Interactions in Health and Technology (10 credits) introduces students to key concepts relating to technological development, system design and service innovation. Students will explore how new technology can contribute to sustainable solutions in health and care services, and in research and development work, but should also be able to reflect on ethical challenges that arise when new technology is employed. Interdisciplinary collaboration competence in the development and implementation of new technology in the health and social services is emphasised.

HETEK4100 Theory of Science, Ethics and Research Methods (10 credits) comprises fundamental aspects and methodologies of philosophy of science that are used in the planning, execution and dissemination of research projects in general. Focus is also on particular issues relating to health science and medical research, research ethics and relevant legislation.

Master’s thesis

The programme normally includes a master’s thesis worth 50 credits (HETEK5900/ HETEKD5900). Students who choose to take one semester abroad will be given an opportunity to write a master’s thesis worth 30 credits (HETEK5910). See more detailed information under Internationalisation. Regardless of the scope of the master’s thesis, the project description is developed with the support of the lecturer, who quality assures the project with respect to scope and degree of difficulty. The same requirements apply to scientific and research-related work regardless of the length of the thesis.

The thesis can be written individually or in groups of two students. Students choose the topic of the thesis based on their academic background and interests. They can take the initiative for a master’s project themselves. In some specialisations, students will be offered the chance to be involved in projects affiliated to research projects at OsloMet or external Norwegian and foreign partner institutions.

Elective courses

In the course of the master’s programme, the students can choose between several different elective courses. Some elective courses can be taken regardless of the specialisation chosen, while some are aimed at students taking the individual specialisation. The range of elective courses varies from one semester to the next. Students must apply for a place on elective courses no later than the semester before, subject to specific deadlines. There may be an upper limit for places on each elective course. Normally, at least ten registered students are required for a course to be taught.

The following courses are elective for all students taking the Master’s Programme in Health Sciences, regardless of the specialisation chosen:

• HETEK4300 Bacteriology and Antimicrobial Resistance, 10 credits
• MAFAR4100 Innovation within Healthcare, 10 credits
• MAVIT5800 Introduction to Clinical Studies for Healthcare Personell, 10 credits
• MAVIT4800 Personalized Nutrition, 10 credits
• MAVIT5100 Health Communication, 10 credits
• SFV5100 Digital Revolution? Social Science Perspectives on Technology in the Health and Social Care Sector, 10 credits
• MSLV4200 Collaboration and Collaborative Managment, 10 credits

In addition, students taking the biomedicine specialisation may choose the following course from the specialisation in radiography:

• MARAD4300 Medical Use of Radiation, 10 credits

Study progress

The following progress requirements apply to the programme:

• Specialisation in biomedicine (full-time): The student must have passed all mandatory courses in the first year of study before starting on the master’s thesis
• Specialisation in radiography (part-time): The student must have passed all courses in the first year of study and the autumn semester in the second year before starting on the master’s thesis
• Specialisation in radiography with special admission (part-time): The student must have passed the courses HETEK4000 and HETEK4100 before starting on the master’s thesis
• Some courses may have separate progress requirements; see the individual course descriptions.

Se emneplanen

Studiet er delt i tre obligatoriske emner på ti studiepoeng hver med en avsluttende eksamen etter hvert emne. Det anbefales at studiet gjennomføres i kronologisk rekkefølge.

• Emne 1: Praksislærers identitet som lærerutdanner: rolle og ansvarsområde (10 studiepoeng)
• Emne 2: Profesjonsrettet veiledning (10 studiepoeng)
• Emne 3: Vurdering av studentens helhetlige kompetanse og skikkethet (10 studiepoeng)

For utfyllende informasjon om hvert emne, se den enkelte emneplan.

Alle de tre emnene kan påbegynnes i første semester. Emne 1 har avsluttende eksamen på slutten av første semester, emne 2 og 3 har avsluttende eksamen på slutten av andre semester.

Bestemmelser om eksamen er gitt i lov om universiteter og høgskoler og Forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet – storbyuniversitetet. Se https://student.oslomet.no/regelverk

Det foretas en løpende uformell vurdering av studentens kunnskap, ferdigheter og generelle kompetanse i samsvar med studiets læringsutbyttebeskrivelser. Den uformelle vurderingen mellom studenter og faglærere er en gjensidig prosess og et felles ansvar. I vurdering av

oppgaver underveis tar en sikte på å øve opp studentens evne til å reflektere over praktiske og teoretiske tilnærmingsmåter.

Hvert emne består av en eksamen gitt i form av en skriftlig oppgave, et produkt og/eller muntlig presentasjon. Muntlige deler kan ikke påklages.

Ny/utsatt eksamen

Studenter som på grunn av gyldig fravær ikke avlegger ordinær eksamen eller som blir vurdert til "ikke bestått", kan melde seg opp til ny/utsatt eksamen. Ny/utsatt eksamen arrangeres tidlig i påfølgende semester. Vilkårene for å gå opp til ny/utsatt eksamen er behandlet i forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet – storbyuniversitetet. Oppmelding til ny/utsatt eksamen må gjøres skriftlig.

Nærmere informasjon om tidspunkt for ny/utsatt eksamen finnes på https://student.oslomet.no/oppmelding-avmelding

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 stp.

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 for å realisere dette. 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.

Throughout the programme, work and teaching methods are used that emphasise the students' independence and responsibility for their own learning process. Lectures, seminars, laboratory courses and skills training, group work, written work, tours and web-based teaching are among the methods used. Some areas will not be covered by lectures or scheduled teaching activities, and students are expected to acquire this knowledge through self-study. Students are expected to spend 40 hours per week on their studies.

Lectures

Lectures are primarily used to introduce new subject matter, give 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, three or four seminars are held where the master's theses are presented and discussed. The students receive feedback from their fellow students and teachers. This enables students to learn from each other. Research-related issues, methods and academic supervision are among the topics discussed in the seminars. Innovation, entrepreneurship and work opportunities after completing the programme are also relevant topics.

Laboratory courses/skills training

Several courses include laboratory courses or skills training as important learning methods.

In laboratory courses, students learn the theoretical and practical aspects of modern biomedical research methods. Through practical laboratory assignments, students learn how to carry out analyses and master certain skills, such as aseptic technique. The students are trained in choosing the right analysis method/statistical tool for the biomedical problem at hand.

Group work

Work on issues and assignments together with other students is intended to promote cooperation between students and support learning of subject matter.

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.

Individual academic 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.

Guided tours

Several of the topics include tours of relevant hospital units and research laboratories.

Web-based teaching

The course MABIO5000 Computed Tomography (CT) is web-based, and requires independent activity on the part of the students. The work and teaching methods comprise digital lectures, participation in digital discussion forums, skills training, seminar(s) and written and practical assignments. We refer to the course description for a more detailed description of the work and teaching methods used in the course.

Self-study

Not all topics are covered by organised teaching activities, and students are expected to acquire knowledge of the remaining topics through self-study. Study groups have no teacher participation, and serve as a forum where students can support each other's learning. Students are encouraged to cooperate online by posting assignments, notes and issues for discussion via the university's electronic learning support system in addition to cooperating in more traditional ways.

Arbeidskrav er alle former for arbeider, prøving og obligatorisk tilstedeværelse som settes som vilkår for å fremstille seg til eksamen. Arbeidskrav kan være individuelle eller i gruppe. Arbeidskrav gis vurdering godkjent/ikke godkjent. Arbeidskravene tilknyttet hvert emne fremgår i den enkelte emneplan.

Hensikten med arbeidskrav er primært å fremme studentens progresjon og faglige utvikling, og stimulere studenten til å tilegne seg ny kunnskap. Studiet har hovedsakelig arbeidskrav i form av obligatorisk tilstedeværelse, skriftlige arbeider og tester.

Obligatorisk tilstedeværelse

Det er obligatorisk tilstedeværelse innenfor områder hvor studenten ikke kan tilegne seg kunnskap og ferdigheter gjennom litteraturstudier alene.

Dersom studenten overskrider øvre fraværsgrense gitt i emneplanen eller ikke deltar på gruppepresentasjon, vil faglærer vurdere om det er mulig å kompensere for fravær gjennom alternative krav. Dette kan f.eks. være skriftlige oppgaver eller muntlige presentasjoner, individuelt eller i gruppe. Dersom fraværet ikke kan kompenseres må studenten følge neste gjennomføring av emnet. Muligheten for kompensasjon avhenger av hvor stort fraværet har vært og hvilke aktiviteter studenten ikke har deltatt på.

Skriftlige arbeider

Flere emner har obligatoriske skriftlige oppgaver eller rapporter som arbeidskrav. Skriftlige arbeider som ikke blir godkjent, må forbedres før ny innlevering. Dersom annen gangs innlevering ikke godkjennes, kan studenten ikke fremstille seg til ordinær eksamen/vurdering.

Studenten har rett til et tredje forsøk før ny/utsatt eksamen. Dersom tredje gangs innlevering ikke godkjennes må studenten gjennomføre emnet med neste kull.

The master's degree can include courses taken at educational institutions abroad. The most relevant way of doing this is to write the master's thesis, in whole or in part, at educational institutions or research institutions that OsloMet has established cooperation with. The university has agreements with educational institutions and research institutes in several countries. The Master's Programme in Biomedicine has special cooperation agreements with the University of Salford, England, and Technische Universität Dresden in Germany.

During the master's thesis year, the student group will include international students if students from the university's partner institutions choose to write their master's thesis here. The master's degree seminars will be held in English if foreign students take part.

Coursework requirements are all types of work, tests and compulsory attendance that are requirements for being 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 primary purpose of coursework requirements is to promote students' progress and academic development and to encourage students to acquire new knowledge. The programme has coursework requirements in the form of compulsory attendance, lab reports, written assignments and practical tests.

Compulsory attendance

Attendance is compulsory in areas where the student cannot acquire knowledge and skills simply by studying literature. Therefore, compulsory attendance requirements may apply to laboratory courses and skills training, scheduled group work, seminars and presentations of different types of work. Students are themselves responsible for ensuring that they meet the attendance requirements. If a student does not take part in a group presentation, he/she must give an individual presentation to the lecturer.

If a student exceeds the maximum limit for absence stated in the course plan, the subject teacher will consider whether it is possible to compensate for absence by meeting alternative requirements, for example individual written assignments. If it is not possible to compensate for the absence, the student must take the course the next time it is taught. 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 assignments

Several courses have compulsory written assignments or reports as part of their coursework requirements. Written work that is not approved must be improved before re-submission. If the work is not approved on re-submission, the student cannot take the ordinary exam/assessment.

The students are entitled to a third attempt before the resit/rescheduled exam. If an assignment is not approved the third time it is submitted, the student must re-take the course with the next class.

Practical test

The course MABIO4500 Nuclear Medicine includes a practical test in aseptic work technique. If a student fails the test, he/she will be given another attempt before the ordinary exam. The student cannot sit the ordinary exam if the test is not approved after two attempts. The students are entitled to a third attempt before the resit/rescheduled exam. If the test is not approved after three attempts, the student must take the course with the next class.

The assessments are carried out in accordance with Sections 3-9, 4-7, 5-2 and 5-3 of the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and the Regulations Relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet.

All courses conclude in an exam, see the table below. The conditions for taking the exams are described in the course descriptions.

Most of the courses have an individual written exam because the learning outcomes are factual knowledge about and understanding of natural science. A broad range of the outcomes must be tested to quality assure the students' competence, and this testing must take place without any aids. Two courses have learning outcomes that are suitable for oral testing, and therefore have oral exams.

The A–F grade scale, where A–E are pass grades and F is fail, are used for all exams. All grades will be shown on the diploma.

The course descriptions state which examiner arrangement will be used for each exam.

All master's theses will be assessed by an external as well as an internal examiner.

Resit and rescheduled exams are carried out in the same manner as the ordinary exam unless otherwise specified in the course description.

The grade awarded for a written exam can be appealed, cf. Section 5-3 of the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and Section 7-3 (2) of the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet. It is not possible to appeal the grades awarded for oral and practical exams.

All individual exams can be written in Norwegian or English. Students can choose to take the oral master’s thesis exam in Norwegian or in English, regardless of which language the thesis is written in.