MF9030E – Introductory course to the medical PhD program, INTRO II
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Intro II is a mandatory course at the PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine. The course is part of the implementation of the Norwegian Qualifications Framework in the Faculty’s PhD education. The overall objective is to give participants relevant practical skills such as scientific medical writing, writing for the public and media, as well as presentation skills, including poster presentations. The concept of innovation will also be a topic in this course.
As a participant, the candidate will be given an introduction to the various topics, combined with discussions and practical exercises. The course aims to motivate and help participants communicate their research in a professional and relevant way to different target groups, using various communication channels, both written and oral.
Phd candidates are recommended to take Intro II in their second or third semester of the PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine.
Mid-term evaluation
The mid-term evaluation is a mandatory part of MF9030E intro II. The mid-term evaluation must be passed before the compulsory course MF9030E intro II, can be approved.
Learning outcome
After the introductory course participants should:
- Know about key elements in writing scientific articles related to their research
- Understand common features and differences between writing scientific articles and popular scientific articles
- Know how to approach the media with information about their research
- Be able to make good scientific posters and hold poster presentations
- Be able to lecture about their research to different target groups, using different visual devices
- Have knowledge about commercial innovation and non-patent innovation.
Admission
MF9030E is restricted to PhD candidates at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Oslo.
Course registration:
- PhD candidates at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry at UiO apply in StudentWeb .
- This course has registration type Automatic reply.
- Applicants to a course with registration type automatic reply, will upon registration immediately receive a reply in StudentWeb as to whether the application is granted, the course is full, or if the applicant do not meet the formal prerequisite knowledge.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway, but it is presumed that the candidate has completed MF9010E Introductory course to the medical PhD programme
Overlapping courses
5 credits overlap with MF9030 – Introduksjonskurs for det medisinske ph.d.-programmet, INTRO II
Teaching
MF9030E Intro II includes:
1. Lectures and exercises, with elements of group work. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss examples connected to their research with each other. Participation in at least 80% of the teaching is required in order to pass the course. Attendance will be registered.
2. The mid-term evaluation is a mandatory part of MF9030E intro II. The mid-term evaluation must be passed before the compulsory course MF9030E intro II, can be approved.
Examination
In order to pass the course MF9030E intro II the following must be completed:
1. Three written assignments must be submitted one week prior to the course:
- a scientific text in English
- a popular scientific text
- 5 minute popularized talk
More information about these assignments will be given 3-4 weeks prior to the course.
2. A home exam to be submitted two weeks after the course
3. The mid-term evaluation is a mandatory part of MF9030E intro II. The mid-term evaluation must be passed before the compulsory course MF9030E intro II, can be approved.
Submit assignments in Inspera
You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read about how to submit your assignment.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.