Course content

Research project of 30 sp under supervision, within biology, biology education or history of biology.

The student will gain practice in methodical and systematic work on a problem within physics, physics education or history of physics.

Learning outcome

The student

• is able to work methodogically and systematically on a problem in biology education
• is able to plan and complete an independent research project in accordance with scientific principles and research ethics
• is able to discuss and communicate knowledge about his or her own field of research with specialists and others

Learning methods and activities

Seminars, individual work, individual supervision.The student must sign an agreement with the department concerning the master's thesis. The agreement confirms that the thesis' subject is approved by the department, and that the student is familiar with and accepts the terms for completion of the thesis.

Compulsory assignments

• Presentation of the thesis
• Supervision
• Presentation of manuscript draft

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

The first four years of the five-year programme Natural Sciences with Teacher Education, including all practical training, must be successfully completed. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.