For students attending the course Degree Project in Global Health 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.
Welcome to the course Degree Project in Global Health
The course starts Januar 18, 2027
A very warm welcome to semester four and the Degree project in the Master programme in Global Health. We are looking forward to meet you all on Januar 18, 2027. Mostly we are in the Widerströmska huset, Tomtebodavägen 18a.
The morning introduction will be followed by a roll-call. Please note that attendance is mandatory so please contact us beforehand if you have any difficulties attending the first day.
During the first day you will receive detailed information about the course.
Registration
Registration to keep your place and attend the course is compulsory. You register yourself in Ladok.
The registration period is one week before the course starts and three days into the course and the registration period for this course in LADOK is 2027-01-11 - 2027-01-20.
Most welcome!
For further information about this course, please contact:
sibylle.herzig.van.wees@ki.se or martin.gerdin@ki.se
Course leaders
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.
Contact information
Sibylle Herzig van Wees
Course director and examinerMartin Gerdin Wärnberg
Course leader
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