Bachelor thesis in occupational therapy

• Research design
• Research methodology
• Research ethics
• An occupational therapeutic approach
• A systematic search for and use of research literature
• Knowledge-based practice

Knowledge: The student will be able to

• Present realistic aims for a research project
• Explain different types of research design and research methodology
• Have insight into ethical aspects of research issues

Skills: The student will be able to

• Complete a major independent scientific thesis within the field of occupational therapy
• Use principles of research methodology
• Make use of a systematic search for scientific literature
• Critically assess and make use of published research results that are relevant to the research question
• Present a scientific material in a professional way through oral presentation and in a written thesis.

General competence: The student will be able to

• Study a set topic in an in-depth way within the field of research in occupational therapy
• Through the roles of opponent and respondent show an ability for critical assessment and the ability to argue one's own opinions
• Use relevant professional terminology
• Understand knowledge-based practice
• Understand the importance of innovation and creativity

The programme uses PBL as a pedagogical method and peer evaluations, and further lectures, seminars, being an opponent, self-study and simulation.There will be allowed for up to 6 hours of tutoring for the bachelor paper. Poster presentation of the Bachelor paper to be presented at an open Bachelor seminar.