Syllabus

Thesis in Nursing Science

Code
GVÅ36W
Points
15 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Health and Welfare
Subject field
Nursing (OMV)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Nursing1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2E
Approved
Approved, 03 October 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 03 October 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

The overall objective is that the student, through their own thesis and being the opponent of another student‘s work, will have in-depth knowledge in various defined areas in nursing. Further, the student should have the ability to systematically develop and absorb knowledge as a basis for evidence-based care.

After completing the course the student should independently be able to:

  • discern, problematize and formulate aim and research questions for an independent thesis in nursing with regard to scientific, ethical and societal aspects,
  • systematically search for and critically evaluate scientific publications as a basis for the thesis,
  • explain and apply concepts and theories relevant to nursing and related to the chosen knowledge area,
  • critically discuss and apply ethical research principles in relation to the chosen area,
  • apply an appropriate scientific design and method of data collection and analysis in relation to the aim and questions,
  • analyze and discuss the results in relation to previous research and the chosen theoretical framework,
  • analyze and discuss the choice of design and methods in relation to the aim and questions,
  • explain the clinical significance of their own work and suggest further research,
  • critically examine and evaluate their own and others‘ theses regarding content, structure, and applicability in nursing,
  • reflect on their own knowledge process and identify areas where further skills need to be developed.

Course Content

Plan, carry out and document a thesis in nursing in accordance with the different parts of the research process. Also included are being a respondent and opponent on their own and another thesis.

Assessment

Examinations by written report and being a respondent to their own work and act as opponent for the thesis of another student.

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.

Grade is reported as:

  • Thesis, 15 credits.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Thesis in Nursing Science - 15 Credits | U–G

Prerequisites

  • 135 credits in Nursing and Medicine science of which 60 credits Nursing science incl Methods for Evidence-Based Nursing II, 7.5 credits

Other Information

“Ephorus“ is used, which means that a systematic plagiarism check is conducted on all work in connection with submission. The course is conducted largely with the support of information and communication technology which requires an active Internet connection where students can communicate by audio and video via a computer or the equivalent.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.