Course syllabus for Degree Project for Master's Degree(120 credits) in Odontology - Specialisation in Pediatric Dentistry,Contract Education
Examensarbete för masterexamen i odontologi - inriktning pedodonti, uppdragsutbildning
Essential data
Specific entry requirements
Dental Degree of at least 180 credits. Required is also 60 credits of clinical courses in orthodontics, the course Theory and methodology of science- specialist training in odontology 1, 15 credits as well as the course Theory and methodology of
science- specialist training in odontology 2, 15 credits. In addition, knowledge of English equivalent to English B (with a grade of Pass) is required.
Outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- show advanced knowledge in scientific methods, problem-solving and apply the acquired knowledge in the main field of of study
- independently identify, design and formulate research questions, plan, write and present a research plan within a limited area
- apply ethical aspects in their own research study
- systematically collect and analyse relevant material and explain their choice of methods related to the research question
- independently plan, conduct, compile data, evaluate and write a scientific paper that contributes to increased knowledge within their field of study
- demonstrate an ability to communicate verbally and in writing with different groups at both a national and international level about their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments that provide the foundation
- analyse, critically review and communicate research done by others
- apply the process of publishing scientific papers
Content
The student will independently plan and write a research plan in English within their chosen field and present this at seminars. This is implemented with the consultative guidance of a selected PhD supervisor.
After the research plan has been accepted, the experiment or collection of material and data may proceed.
Results from the study is compiled and reported regularly in the form of progress reports in a seminar or written report.
A scientific degree project is written containing the following: summary, introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion in English. The quality and the scope of the degree project should correspond to an article intended for publishing in a scientific journal within the field of dentistry. The article should be written in English and be supplemented with a summary in Swedish.
The essay is presented to students, supervisors and examiners. The student must also review and publicly discuss another student's degree project.
Teaching methods
The course format is supervision, literature studies, project planning, research, progress reports, seminars, write a scientific article and review/oppose another student's work.
Compulsory attendance is required at the timetabled seminars. In case of absence, complementary assignment is completed after agreement with the course coordinator. The compulsory seminars and lectures will be held at the Department of Dental Medicine, Huddinge, while the project work is carried out elsewhere under the guidance of an appointed supervisor.
Examination
The degree project is presented in a seminar once the other compulsory modules are completed. The work is reviewed by examiners and a dental practitioner during specialist education.
A student who does not submit the degree project at the normal time or does not complete the examination, must wait until the next examination opportunity. Examinations are carried out once a semester.
Other directives
Language of instruction: English