SHUA13012U Master's Thesis, Human Biology
MSc Programme in Human Biology - compulsory
The master's thesis document skills in applying experimental, scientific theories and methodologies to a clearly defined academic topic within the field of health science.
After completing the master's thesis the student is expected to:
Knowledge
- select and process a well-defined and clear health science problem of research relevance
- critically acquire knowledge about scientific methods
- apply such knowledge for the solution of a scientific problem of the student's own choice within the field of health science
Skills
- convey the work in writing as well as orally at a high international academic level
- critically discuss and assess own and others' research results at a high international scientific level while including relevant literature
- critically conclude and put into perspective own and
others' research results at a high international scientific
level while including relevant literature
Competencies
under the supervision of a researcher be able to critically acquire knowledge about scientific methods and to apply such knowledge for the solution of a scientific problem of the student's own choice within the field of health sciences
The master’s thesis is compiled by each student alone
- Category
- Hours
- Project work
- 1294
- Guidance
- 80
- Exam
- 1
- Total
- 1375
Find more information on your Study Information Site regarding:
- Credit
- 50 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentOral defence, 60 minutes
- Type of assessment details
- Without preparation
The master's thesis is prepared in accordance with the approved thesis contract and correspond to min. 50 and max. 70 A4 pages written in Times New Roman point 12, line spacing 1.5 and excluding references and optional appendixes.
The thesis should include an abstract in English or Danish of no more than 1 A4 page and summarize the research question, the methods used, important findings, a discussion if relevant, and a conclusion. The abstract will be included in the overall assessment of the master’s thesis.
Assessment will be based on the student’s spelling and writing skills as well as the scientific content of the thesis. The scientific content will carry most weight.
The oral 60-minute exam consisting of 25 minutes of oral presentation of the master's thesis using AV equipment followed by 30 minutes of scientific discussion focussing on the issues of the thesis.
If student and supervisor agree, it is possible to hold the oral exam online. Together, the student(s) and supervisor must decide:
- Whether the exam is to be held solely physically
- Whether the exam is to be held solely online
- Whether the external examiner can participate online if they wish.
The supervisor must inform the exam coordinator when booking an external examiner - Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
The MSc’s programme in Human Biology is affiliated with the Core of Danish Medical Examiners (Censorkorpset for Lægeuddannelsen) from which the censor for the master's thesis should be chosen.
- Exam period
The master’s thesis is assessed no later than 2 weeks after deadline for submission
Please go to your Study Information site for information regarding:
Criteria for exam assesment
To achieve the maximum grade of 12, the student shall be able to:
Knowledge
- select and process a well-defined and clear health science problem of research relevance
- critically acquire knowledge about scientific methods
- apply such knowledge for the solution of a scientific problem of the student's own choice within the field of health science
Skills
- convey the work in writing as well as orally at a high international academic level
- critically discuss and assess own and others' research results at a high international scientific level while including relevant literature
- critically conclude and put into perspective own and others' research results at a high international scientific level while including relevant literature
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SHUA13012U
- Credit
- 50 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 9 months
- Placement
- Block 1, Block 2, Block 3 And Block 4
- Schedule
- The master's thesis concludes the MSc's programme.
- Course capacity
- No limit
Study board
- Study Board for Human Biology, Immunology and Neuroscience
Contracting department
- Department of Biomedical Sciences
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Course Coordinators
- Claus Juul Løland (cllo@sund.ku.dk)