Course - Master Thesis in Science - MGLU5209
Master Thesis in Science
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
This course consists of work with the master thesis. With supervision, the student designs and carries out a research project that is documented through the written master thesis. The topic of the thesis is decided by the student together with the student's supervisor. An important part of the work is to aquire insight into literature relevant for the thesis, and thus the course material will be individual.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
The student
- has advanced knowledge within important areas of science education
- has specialised knowledge within a particular theme in science education
- has thorough knowledge on the requirements of an academic text in science education
SKILLS
The student
- can under supervision design and carry out a research project according to ethical norms in current research
- can use relevant methods for research in science education in an independent way
- can navigate and critically view different sources of information
- can refer to information sources according to recognized standards
- can comprehend the literature relevant for conducting research within a specific area of science education
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The student
- can communicate a comprehensive independent research project using the forms of expression common in the field
- can contribute to the development of science as a subject in school
Learning methods and activities
Individual study and with supervision indivually or in groups.
Compulsory assignments
- Attending supervision based on text drafts is mandatory.
- Attendance at seminars
- Oral presentation
Further on evaluation
Mandatory activities
Supervision is mandatory in the work on the master's thesis and is carried out in consultation with the appointed supervisor. Attending supervision based on text drafts is mandatory.
Attendance at seminars.
Oral presentation of the master project. Assessed as approved or not approved.
Compulsory activities must be approved before the master thesis can be submitted for assessment.
Assessment
The master thesis is assessed with a letter grade A-F.
The thesis is normally an indvidual work, but may be a joint work by two students. When the thesis is a joint work a description of the two students' contributions shall be provided in or with the thesis. When the master's thesis is submitted as a joint project, a joint grade is normally given for the thesis. In rare cases, however, it may be relevant to assess the candidates differently.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
Passed 30 ECTS courses at master's level in science in the fourth year of primary and lower secondary teacher education or equivalent.
Required previous knowledge
- Fulfilled Science 1 and Science 2 (in sum 60 ECTS)
- Fulfilled the R&D-project in the third year of the study program
Course materials
Individual curriculum.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| EDU3910 | 30 sp | Autumn 2018 |
| DID3950 | 30 sp | Autumn 2021 |
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Life Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Master's thesis
Submission 2025-11-25 Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Ordinary examination - Spring 2026
Master's thesis
Submission 2026-05-22 Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment