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HLS8022

Individually Selected Syllabus

Credits 5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2010 / Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The candidate may choose an individual syllabus as part of the Ph.D. programme, in dialog with the department and the supervisor. Under supervision, the candidate writes an essay of about 8-10 pages on a certain topic based on the chosen syllabus. The department appoints the supervisor, and both the topic and the syllabus must be approved by the department based on the supervisor's recommendation.
The essay may not be used as part of the doctoral thesis.

Learning outcome

The main objective is to provide necessary insight when working with the thesis, but also to contribute to the general academic traning.

Learning methods and activities

Supervision, up to eight hours (all work of the supervisor included). The course is reserved for candidates enrolled in the PhD programme in Health Science.

Required previous knowledge

Master's degree or equivalent in relevant subject, must be admitted to the Ph.D. programme in Health Science, NTNU.

Course materials

The candidate chooses a topic and proposes a syllabus of approximately 400 pages. The syllabus must explore the chosen topic in both wide and narrow scope. Individually chosen syllabus must be approved by the superviser before the essay is handed in, and can not overlap with any other subjects in the candidates Ph.D. programme.

Subject areas

  • Health Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed/Failed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Oppgave
Weighting 100/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Oppgave
Weighting 100/100