Examination arrangement

Course content

Through in-depth studies and independent research work, the students will gain practice in methodical and systematic work on a problem within natural science didactics. The assignment will be based on a scientific investigation starting with a problem relevant to teaching and learning the natural sciences in school or communicating the natural sciences in other contexts. Tutorials will ensure technical, methodical and text-critical feedback for the student during the course of the assignment and are a compulsory part of the study. Tutorials also involve the required checks on data collection and processing and general research techniques. Special guidelines have been prepared for the master's thesis. Tutorials are arranged between the student and the tutor and are regulated through a tutorial agreement. The work on the thesis will equate to 1.5 semester's full time work commitment. The master's thesis has requirements governing which students may undertake it, which means that the subject is reserved for students who are selected for the master in subject didactics, natural science didactics branch of studies.

Learning outcome

The student can:

• work methodically and systematically on a problem in natural science didactics
• plan and carry out an independent research project in line with scientific principles and research ethics
• discuss and communicate knowledge of the student's own field of research with both specialists and others

Learning methods and activities

Seminars, individual work, group work, individual guidance. All students must enter a master's agreement for completing the master's thesis. The agreement confirms that the topic for the thesis is approved, and that the parties are familiar with, and have accepted, the current guidelines for completion.

Compulsory assignments

• Conversations supervisor
• Presentation of draft
• Presentation of draft

Further on evaluation

Assessment consists of the master's thesis and an oral conversation relating to it. The conversation is used to adjust the final grade of the thesis.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

It is normally required that all courses in the first year of the programme should be approved before beginning the master thesis.

The exam for the thesis is only available after all other courses in the degree are completed with passing grades.