The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Occupational therapy 2005 - Thesis work and methodology
- Occupational therapy 2004 - Thesis work
- Physiotherapy 2005 - Thesis work and methodology
- Physiotheraphy 2004 - Thesis work
- Physiotherapy 2006 - Thesis work and methodology
- Physiotherapy 2007 - Thesis work and methodology
- Physiotherapy 2008 - Thesis work and methodology
- Physiotherapy 2009 - Thesis work and methodology
- Physiotherapy 2010 - Thesis work and methodology
- Physiotherapy 2011 - Thesis work and methodology
- Physiotherapy 2012 - Thesis work and methodology
- Physiotherapy 2013 - Thesis work and methodology
- Physiotherapy 2014 - Methodology and thesis work
- Physiotherapy 2015 - Methodology and thesis work
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
15 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to develop a field of expertise according to the needs of the profession.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to independently carry out a development work based on scientific methodology and write a report describing the process and outcome.
Course contents
Independent studies, supervision in groups
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Research, project and developmental work. Research and scientific development in physiotherapy. Clinical practice I-IV
Previous course names
The course doesn´t compensate any course
Additional information
A project or developmental work on a subject area suitable for the degree programme. Participation in a (multi-) professional project. Written report and seminars.
Recommended or required reading
Research reports.
Domholdt, E. 2000. Physical Therapy Research. Second ed. Saunders.
Study activities
- Individual studies - 380 hours
- Supervision in group and individually - 20 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 400 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 400 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Teacher
- Hellsten Thomas
- Kukkonen Göta
- Ring Joachim
- Sievers Hannele
- Jeglinsky-Kankainen Ira
Examiner
Kukkonen Göta
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
För presentation av examensarbete se tidtabeller under länken:
http://studieguide.arcada.fi/att-studera-pa-arcada/examensarbete-skribe… External link
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments