Master's thesis: report and defense (4151) |
Language of instruction : English |
Credits: 20,0 | | | Period: semester 2 (20sp) | | | 2nd Chance Exam1: Yes | | | Final grade2: Numerical |
| Exam contract: not possible |
Sequentiality
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Advising sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
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Following programme components are advised to also be included in your study programme up till now.
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Senior internship (4153)
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24.0 stptn |
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The results obtained during the senior internship (4153) are written down in the Master's thesis. This manuscript should encompass at least the following elements: summary, introduction and aims, materials and methods, results and critical discussion of the obtained results. International literature in the specific research field should be referenced in this thesis. Afterwards, the results are presented and defended in an oral presentation and a poster presentation.
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Conference/symposium ✔
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Master┌s thesis ✔
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Project ✔
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Paper ✔
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Presentation ✔
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Report ✔
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Workshop ✔
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Period 3 Credits 20,00
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Written exam | 70 % |
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Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | ✔ |
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Oral exam | 30 % |
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Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | ✔ |
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Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass) | ✔ |
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Conditions | The evaluation consists of multiple parts. Students need to pass for all parts of the evaluation to pass the course. |
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Consequences | A student who scores < 10/20 on one (or more) parts of the evaluation will receive a 'F-fail' as final result. |
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Additional information | Written exam: Master's thesis = report and valorisation assignment
Oral exam: Presentation and defense + poster + vlog
The evaluation of the Master's thesis is done by the principal supervisor and an independent second examiner based on specific elements such as content, argumentation, scientific presentation, etc. In addition, the oral presentation and defense of the master's thesis and poster will be scored by a jury. |
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Second examination period
Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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Remarks |
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The content of this course is master specific, as is the associated grant writing and senior internship. This means that when registering for another master's specialisation, grant writing (4143), senior internship (4153) and master's thesis (4151) have to be part of the academic program of this specialisation (no exemption). |
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Learning outcomes Master of Biomedical Sciences
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- EC
| 10. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences knows the potential for valorization of biomedical research and can translate own research into translational research. | - EC
| 11. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can function in a multidisciplnary team and can fulfill a bridging function between the various actors in health care. The graduate knows the importance and needs of the various stakeholders within the life sciences. | - EC
| 2. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can independently and critically perform a literature search. | - EC
| 5. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can independently process and statistically analyze research results, and formulate conclusions. | - EC
| 6. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can report scientific findings in writing and orally to both experts and a wide audience in a structured way. | - EC
| 7. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences takes a critical attitude towards one's own research and that of others. | - EC
| 9. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can set up, conduct and report biomedical research in an ethical manner and with integrity, taking into account current regulations. |
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| EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
Offered in | Tolerance3 |
2nd year Master of Biomedical Sciences - Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology
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2nd year Master of Biomedical Sciences - Environmental Health Sciences
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2nd year Master of Biomedical Sciences - Molecular Mechanisms in Health and Disease
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.
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