Course content

The course concentrates on qualitative research methods suited for knowledge development within Health Science and/or evaluation of applied politics or practical initiatives concerning health. The course is of an applied nature. Working with health related issues, the students will have the opportunity to try out, analyze and evaluate how knowledge can be built from practical experiences, and also how validity and reliability can be obtained through the method applied.

Learning outcome

The students shall be able to use the taught methods, and evaluate the strenghts and weaknesses of the methods in practical use.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, problem based assignments, student presentations.

Compulsory assignments

• Attendance

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Health Science, Social Work, the Social Sciences or the Humanities.