Prerequisites
- A Bachelor´s degree comprising at least 180 credits, with a major in Caring science or Nursing as well as Additionally Profession, theory and method, 7.5 credits, Sexual and reproductive health, 9 credits and Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Care, 13.5 credits
Summary in English
The overall objective is that the student by way of an independent scientific approach will 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 shall independently be able to:
- 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 publications, 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 his or her own contribution to the development of knowledge and give suggestions for further research,
- defend and communicate his or her own scientific work and critically evaluate the scientific work of others concerning the degree of scientificity, content and structure,
- evaluate the usefulness and applicability of research-based knowledge in clinical contexts.