Course - Thesis in Neuroscience - NEVR3901
NEVR3901 - Thesis in Neuroscience
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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| Master thesis | 100/100 |
Course content
The thesis must have a scientific structure, be founded on valid theory, and make adequate use of the appropriate literature. The project for the master's thesis must be relevant to neuroscience. Topic and project are prepared in consultation with a supervisor, and will be subject to approval by the study programme council. The student must participate actively in research through his/her work on the project. The supervisor is appointed by agreement. It is the student's responsibility to contact possible supervisors for his/her project early on in the program. The research project is scheduled for 2 semesters, but it is recommended that the student starts planning the thesis early and does some work on it during the entire study period. The evaluation is based on the thesis and an oral examination, where the student presents his/her project with discussion. The oral examination is used to adjust the grade of the thesis. Students must write the thesis in English. Details regulating the work with and assessment of the thesis are given in theGuidelines for the Master's Thesis at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Learning outcome
After successful defense of the thesis the student
Knowledge
The candidate
- has in depth knowledge into one subfield of neuroscience
- has knowledge in ethical aspects of chosen project
Skills
The candidate
- has the competence to formulate a research question based on adequate insight into current knowledge
- gained proficiency in accessing and deciphering scientific data from published sources.
- has the skill to apply and adopt experimental methods to gain new knowledge
- is capable of designing a research inquiry grounded in existing knowledge.
- Is able to strategize, coordinate, record, and carry out a project under guidance, aligning with contemporary research ethical standards.
- Is competent in acquiring and comparing data, as well as discussing findings within a specified field and scientific framework.
General competence
The candidate
- Is proficient in communicating research outcomes and rationalizing interpretations and conclusions in a cohesive manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Can plan, organize, and see a project to its final results
Learning methods and activities
Supervised project according to given guidelines.
Further on evaluation
In addition to the written work, there will be an oral exam. The examiners will set a preliminary grade on the written work before the oral exam. The grade given on the written work may be adjusted up to one grade (up or down) after the oral exam. In the event of a grade F (not passed) for the written work, an oral exam will not be held. A new or revised thesis with significant changes may be submitted for assessment one more time. The course coordinator for the master's thesis, in consultation with the student and the supervisor(s), will schedule a new deadline for submission within six months. The head of department decides how much supervision the student is entitled to when revising the work. When the student has received a passing grade on the master's thesis, it is not possible to have a new thesis assessed within the same study program.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Neuroscience (MSNEUR)
Required previous knowledge
The student must be admitted to the Master of Science in Neuroscience. In order to be eligible to defend his/her master's thesis the student must have passed all exams, i.e. compulsory and elective courses worth 60 credits in total.
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Version: 1
Credits:
60.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
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Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
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Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
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Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Neuroscience
- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Master thesis 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Master thesis 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"