Biomedical project for exchange students, 30 credits

• A very good command of English.
• At least three years of studies within biomedicine or an equivalent field.

The course intends to give the students possibility to under supervision and with independent work plan and carry out a laboratory or qualitative project within the biomedical field.

Upon completion of the course, the student should:

Regarding knowledge and understanding

• be able to acquire and critically review relevant scientific literature in support of broadening and deepening his or her knowledge of the chosen project and its biomedical field,
• be able to establish a plan for an experimental project and be able to explain the choice of methods to solve a pretended scientific issue,
• be able to collect data for compilation and statistical treatment.

 
Regarding competence and skills

• show certain independent, critical and creative thinking,
• be able to apply experimental methods to solve a pretended scientific issue,
• be able to place and evaluate his or her own work in the specific research field of the project and in a broader scientific perspective,
• be able to formulate new scientific issues arisen in connection with the implementation of the project,
• be able to present his or her work in written and oral form.

 
Regarding judgement and approach

• show a professional approach regarding time planning, collegial cooperation and connection between theoretical and practical expertise,
• in a reassuring way and with good order handle scientific material,
• be able to carry out a project work on 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.

The examination consists of written and oral presentation of the project.

The course language is English.