20 ECTS credits
600 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 6014909FNR voor alle studenten in het 1e en 2e semester met een gespecialiseerd master niveau.
Content
| Programme Unit 10 | Credits | Study Time | Lectures | Practicum | Self Study | Faculty |
| Master thesis |
20 |
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500 | I Hubloue Thesis supervisors |
The Master Thesis describes a research study on a relevant topic in the domain of Disaster Medicine. It should contain a clear hypothesis or the development of a tool for further research, and should not simply be a compilation of literature data or a description of existing systems. The thesis is written individually and independently by the student. It is written in the English language.
Additional Information
Thesis proposal
Before the deadline fixed by the Organizing Universities, the students shall provide the Thesis Coordinator with the thesis proposal and a contract with the thesis supervisor as approval of the subject.
The thesis proposal has to be presented at the residential session to a scientific committee composed of one representative of the organizing universities (UPO and VUB), faculty members, experts in research methodology and tutors.
Thesis supervisor
A thesis supervisor is an EMDM Faculty member, an EMDM Alumnus who successfully graduated, a full, associate or assistant professor or a postdoctoral research assistant attached to a Research Centre of the Organizing or Associated Universities. A local co-supervisor can be appointed, if appropriate.
Thesis submission
The submission date is fixed by the Organizing Universities.
An extension of the time limit for the thesis submission can be given on an individual basis by the Course Director after consultation with the Thesis Coordinator.
The Master Thesis shall be submitted electronically, preferably in PDF format to the Thesis Coordinator after approval of the supervisor(s). Two hard copies will be sent to the Course Director.
Objectives
1. to critically apply the acquired knowledge and understanding from the study programme;
2. to develop skills and attitudes concerning the design and organization of scientific research on disaster medicine;
3. to contribute to the further academic development of disaster medicine.
Previous knowledge
The content of the programme unit on master thesis of the previous master programmes.
Content
| Programme Unit 10 | Credits | Study Time | Lectures | Practicum | Self Study | Faculty |
| Master thesis |
20 |
|
|
|
500 | I Hubloue Thesis supervisors |
The Master Thesis describes a research study on a relevant topic in the domain of Disaster Medicine. It should contain a clear hypothesis or the development of a tool for further research, and should not simply be a compilation of literature data or a description of existing systems. The thesis is written individually and independently by the student. It is written in the English language.
Study material
A specific topic on thesis concept and methodology, included in the programme unit on Research on Disaster Medicine, will support the student in the design and development of his thesis.
De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Masterproef bepaalt 100% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Masterproef dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
Mode of assessment
The assessment process is organized by the Thesis Coordinator. As a general rule, assessors are members of the EMDM Faculty. The Thesis Coordinator may decide to appoint an external expert as assessor.
The Master Thesis will be evaluated and marked by 2 assessors and the supervisor(s) according to a uniform thesis assessment rubric.
The Master Thesis has a weight factor of 40/110 for the Master Degree.
Dit studiedeel maakt geen deel uit van vastgelegde afstudeervereisten. Het is aldus een vrij keuzevak.