For students attending the course Degree Project in Global Health 4GB013 course code 4GB013
In this course, students learn to develop and complete an independent research project in global health, taking it from problem identification through to study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Each student will work under the guidance of at least one supervisor with a PhD.
Syllabus
Students will begin by submitting a project outline, which will be developed into a research proposal and ultimately a thesis. Throughout the course, students will apply appropriate methods for data collection and analysis, ensuring validity and reliability in their work.
Students will write a detailed research report that covers the theoretical background, research questions, methodology, ethical considerations, results, and the relevance of their findings to existing research in global health. In addition to their own projects, students will participate as peer reviewers, assessing both scientific and ethical aspects of their colleagues' work. This process encourages critical reflection on research standards and ethical considerations in global health.
The course concludes with students defending their research at a public seminar, where they will present and justify their findings. This provides an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to communicate research outcomes effectively and engage in scientific discourse. By the end of the course, students will have completed a comprehensive research project, gaining valuable experience in the research process and contributing to the field of global health.
Schedule
Will be published 2 weeks before course starts.
Course evaluation and course analysis
Course evaluation and course analysis will be published one month after the end of course.
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