Course SR3013

Degree Thesis in Sexual, Reproductive and Perinatal Health

15 Credits
Second Cycle

Main field of study: Sexual, Reproductive and Perinatal Health

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Learning outcomes for the course

The overall objective is that the student through an independent scientific approach can be able to manage and develop knowledge in sexual, reproductive and perinatal health with relevance to the midwifery profession and research field, and thus be able to work with evidence-based care.


After completing the course the student should be able to independently

  • critically reflect on and analyze concepts, theories and perspectives in sexual, reproductive and perinatal health,
  • identify and argue for a scientific problem statement and purpose based on current research knowledge in a defined area,
  • search, critically evaluate and synthesize scientific publication and integrate theories and concepts within the chosen area with relevance to sexual, reproductive and perinatal health,
  • conduct a research ethics risk/benefit analysis based on ethical principles,
  • conduct a scientific investigation using relevant design, methodology and analysis, and argue for and critically reflect on the choices made in relation to the scientific aim,
  • analyze and evaluate the results in relation to previous research and evaluate the clinical significance of the results,
  • evaluate own contribution to the development of knowledge and give suggestions for further research,
  • defend and communicate own scientific work and critically evaluate others‘ scientific work concerning degree of scientificity, content and structure,
  • evaluate the usefulness and applicability of research-based knowledge in clinical contexts.