Biomedical project for exchange students, 30 credits

• A very good command of English.
• At least two years of study at a study programme in Biomedicine or equivalent.

The course intends to give the students the opportunity to work under supervision with a scientific project within the biomedical field and thereby practice independent work and apply her/his practical and theoretical expertise.

Upon completion of the course the student should:

Knowledge and understanding

• be able to assimilate scientific literature within the field of the project,
• be able to describe experimental methods used to solve a given scientific question,
• be able to collect data for compilation and statistical treatment.

Skills and ability

• demonstrate an understanding of independent, critical and creative thinking,
• be able to use experimental methods to solve a given scientific question,
• demonstrate an understanding of how new scientific questions are formulated in connection with the given project, and to be able to put this in perspective to what is known within the specific research field of the project,
• be able to present the project work in written and oral form.

Assessment ability and attitudes

• demonstrate an understanding of collegial cooperation and connection between theoretical and practical expertise,
• in a reassuring way and with good order handle valuable scientific material,
• be able to carry out a project work in a research-ethical correct way.

Individual work with emphasis on practical work. Also included are some literature studies. An individual study plan will be written jointly by the student and supervisor.

Individual laboratory work under supervision.

Written and oral presentation of the project.

The course language is English.