8 ECTS credits
237 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4022177DNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (D) Master - preliminary level.
General
Evaluation of scientific relevance
By framing the current research at the VUB in the totality of the research the student will be able to recognise the relevance of the VUB as compared to other institutions in Belgium and abroad.
Topic-specific
Problem solving
The different researchers will each give examples of how problems in their domain are solved. The in-depth study of scientific articles will sharpen the problem solving capabilities of the students.
Extrapolation between scientific domains
Because of the diversity of the researchers with each their specific approach, but each time referring to basic principles in life sciences, the student will integrate different scientific disciplines.
Recognising and processing of implications for bioethics
Bioethics play an important role in a number of disciplines in life science research, such as research on human embryos and clinical research on healthy volunteers and patients, and should thus be recognised when relevant.
Aims
At the end of this OO the student:
• Should have acquired a deeper knowledge on discussed topics, and more specifically about research at the VUB
• Must be able to search scientific literature for relevant (review) articles
• Must be able to critically read scientific articles and to formulate questions
General
Evaluation of scientific relevance
By framing the current research at the VUB in the totality of the research the student will be able to recognise the relevance of the VUB as compared to other institutions in Belgium and abroad.
Topic-specific
Problem solving
The different researchers will each give examples of how problems in their domain are solved. The in-depth study of scientific articles will sharpen the problem solving capabilities of the students.
Extrapolation between scientific domains
Because of the diversity of the researchers with each their specific approach, but each time referring to basic principles in life sciences, the student will integrate different scientific disciplines.
Recognising and processing of implications for bioethics
Bioethics play an important role in a number of disciplines in life science research, such as research on human embryos and clinical research on healthy volunteers and patients, and should thus be recognised when relevant.
Aims
At the end of this OO the student:
• Should have acquired a deeper knowledge on discussed topics, and more specifically about research at the VUB
• Must be able to search scientific literature for relevant (review) articles
• Must be able to critically read scientific articles and to formulate questions
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 85% of the final mark.
PRAC Teamwork determines 15% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Teamwork category, the following assignments need to be completed:
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Biomedical Sciences: Biomedical Research (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Teaching in Health Sciences: standaard traject (120 ECTS, Etterbeek) (only offered in Dutch)