Studieguide

Lärandemål

The students
- are familiar with the structure and function of the cells.
- are familiar with the function of the cell organelles.
- are able to identify the cell organelles.
- are familiar with cell splitting and cell death.
- are familiar with human cells and embryology.
- command terminology of cell biology.
- are familiar with the main sources of information within cell biology.
- understand the importance of cell biology within bioanalysis.

Innehåll

Cells and cell organelles, structure and function
Terminology

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

According to the lecturer's instructions

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The student:
- has knowledge of the biology of the different microbial groups in order to be able to understand and describe the risks of infection
- knows the different routes of infection in order to be able to assess and prevent infection risks in the event of infection
- can summarize and exemplify the human microbiota and can explain its role in health and disease
- can name the most common pathogenic microbes
- understand the basics of bacterial resistance development in order to protect patients
- understand the significance and consequences of the resistant bacteria for the patient
- understands the importance of reducing the presence of resistant bacteria for sustainable development
- understands one's own role in antibiotic stewardship
- can describe how the lymphocytes function in the immune system during health and illness
- can explain what happens during an immunization (infection, vaccination, rhesus immunization, passive immunization)
- have knowledge of human biological changes in pathological conditions
- can describe endogenous and exogenous etiologies of disease
- understand the significance of the acute inflammatory reaction

Innehåll

Clinical microbiology
Immunology
Pathology

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Lecture material: Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology.
Murray, Rosenthal, Pfaller. Medical microbiology. 8th edition. Elsevier 2016
Murray. Basic Medical Microbiology. Elsevier 2017
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30263032/
Huether, McCane, Brasher, Rote. Understanding pathophysiology. 2017
Kumar, Cotran, Robbins. Basic pathology.
Phillips, Murray & Crocker. The Biology of Disease. Blackwell Science.
ebook: Lippincott, Springhouse. Just the facts: Pathophysiology
Khanacademy Health and medicine
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, discussions, assignments and individual studies

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Course exam: 15.12.2025
Re-take exams: (general re-take) spring 2026

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Tentamen

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

4 credits is 4 x 27 hours of work for the student, 108 h work

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

CONTENT
A. CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Microbes and microbiology
Microbiota (Microbiome)
Spreading of microbes and modes for transmission
Microbes, infection and disease
Antimicrobial resistance
Clinical microbiology (bacteriology, virology, mycology, protozoology)
B. IMMUNOLOGY
The immune system
Immunisation and immunity
C. PATHOLOGY
Aetiology
Inflammation
Pathophysiology of disease

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject


Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. Assignments are graded passed or failed.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignments) have to be passed.

Förkunskapskrav

No prior knowledge required

Lärandemål

The students
- have skills in communication on basic level in Swedish or/and Finnish with patients
- have skills in the the laboratory testing process from the preanalytical to the postanalytical, when carrying out laboratory examinations/tests, both in specimen collection and near patient examination.
- are able to meet the need of the patient in the specimen collection process
- are able to establish co-operative and harmonious working relationships with other health professionals
- have the ability to independently evaluate and manage new situations that belong to the area.
- have insights into patient safety and quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety as well as sustainable development in the laboratory.
- have insights into ethical issues and base their work on work ethical values

Innehåll

Clinical work practice in specimen collection, clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology, clinical microbiology, clinical physiology and neurophysiology, nuclear medicine, histopathology and cytology, transfusion medicine

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025
Veckorna 35-36 & 41-51

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Jobiili https://www.jobiili.fi
Fimlab https://fimlab.fi/
Vasa Centralsjukhus https://www.vaasankeskussairaala.fi/sv/
Terveysportti https://www.terveysportti.fi/terveysportti/koti

Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Klinisk laboratorie praktik

Periodisering av innehållet

En fortsättning på vårens praktik

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Follows the time schedule
Has basic knowledge
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team
Is aware of the ethical stand points and guidelines

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Laboratory Methodology
Basic Swedish
Basic Finnish

Lärandemål

The students
- have skills in communication on basic level in Swedish or/and Finnish with patients
- have skills in the the laboratory testing process from the preanalytical to the postanalytical, when carrying out laboratory examinations/tests, both in specimen collection and near patient examination.
- are able to meet the need of the patient in the specimen collection process
- are able to establish co-operative and harmonious working relationships with other health professionals
- have the ability to independently evaluate and manage new situations that belong to the area.
- have insights into patient safety and quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety as well as sustainable development in the laboratory.
- have insights into ethical issues and base their work on work ethical values

Innehåll

Clinical work practice in specimen collection, clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology, clinical microbiology, clinical physiology and neurophysiology, nuclear medicine, histopathology and cytology, transfusion medicine

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Follows the time schedule
Has basic knowledge
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team
Is aware of the ethical stand points and guidelines

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Laboratory Methodology
Basic Swedish
Basic Finnish

Lärandemål

The students
- have fundamental knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry, as well as basic chemical concepts and nomenclature
- master the basics of chemical reactions, chemical reaction rates and equilibrium, acids, bases, pH, pKa, pKb, the states of matter, the mole relations of gases and thermochemistry, redox reactions and electrochemistry

Innehåll

General and inorganic chemistry
Basic chemical concepts and chemical reactions

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025 Alere

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Material on Moodle
Basic book in General and Inorganic Chemistry.
Suggestions presented on Moodle.

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, calculation tasks and demonstrations.
Selfstudies.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Course examination 7.11.2025
Re-examination: 21.11.2025 and 12.12.2025 (general re-take dates)

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Examination

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Additional information on the Moodle platform

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views can give an independent account of the literature understands most of the topic presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. On line quizzes are graded passed or failed.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and quizzes) have to be passed.

Underkänd (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Excellent knowledge of General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The students
- are familiar with human cells in the blood and the organs that produce blood (blood production - development and regulation.
- have fundamental insights in laboratory tests and the examination process connected to it.
- are familiar with the terminology of hematology.
- are familiar with the main sources of information within hematology.
- understand the importance of hematology within bioanalysis.

Innehåll

Blood cells, blood-forming organs
Lab tests
Terminology

Tid och plats

Novia, Vasa
Höst 2025
Web-baserade studier.

Obligatorisk närvaro vid första föreläsningstillfället.

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology. J. P. Greer, D. A. Arber, et. al.;
Chapter 1: Examination of the Blood and Bone
Chapter 2: Clinical Flow Cytometry
Section 1 Hematopoiesis
Section 3 Granulocytes and Monocytes
Section 4 The Lymphocytes

Wintrobe's Atlas of Clinical Hematology. B. Weksler.;
Chapter 1 Approach to the Microscopic evaluation of Blood and Bone Marrow

Practical Flow Cytometry in Haematology Diagnosis. M. Leach, M. Drummond, and A. Doig.;
Principles of Flow Cytometry, Limitations, Normal Blood and Bone Marrow Populations

Undervisningsmetoder

Föreläsningar
Web-baserade studier
Självstudier.

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Innehåll:
Blodbilden och cellräkning (automatiserad cellräknare)
Hemoglobin & erytrocyt index
Hematokrit värdet & erytrocyternas sänkningsreaktion
Blodutstryk (normala fynd)
Blodcells morfologi: erytrocyter, leukocyter och trombocyter.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The students
- will master the basic principles, concepts and terminology of anatomy and physiology
- will be familiar with the basic types of tissue, their structure and function, as well as the structure and function of the skin
- will be able to describe the structure of the nervous system and understand how the nervous system regulates physiological processes in our body
- will have knowledge of the structure and function of the sense organs
- will have knowledge of the structure the endocrine system and understand how different hormones regulate body functions
- will be able to describe the structure and function of the reproductive system
- will have knowledge of the structure and function of the locomotor system

Innehåll

Terminology
Cells, tissues, integumentary system
Nervous system, sense organs, reproductive system and endocrine system
Support- and movement organs

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Course books:
Peate, I., Evans, S. and Clare, C. (2020) or Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology : For Nursing and Healthcare Students

Additional recommended books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell.
Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Lecture material and exercises on Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Course examination 03.12.2025
Re-examination 16.01.2026 and 06.03.2026

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Examination

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

Lectures and examination 24 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 57 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

More information is found in Moodle

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views can give an independent account of the literature understands most of the topic presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the on-line exam and virtual tests

Underkänd (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The student
- obtains insights into the profession of a biomedical laboratory scientistThe student:
- is familiar with the own university, its teaching methods and the use of different platforms
- reflects on the studies and is aware of the importance of personal development in relation to lifelong learning
- can communicate both orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically well-functioning way
- knows the work process for scientific writing and can use reference systems
- is familiar with literature search and has a critical thinking

Innehåll

Information about studying at Novia UAS and information retrieval
Learning in an academic context
Data protection and data security
Communication skills
Information about studying at Novia UAS and information retrieval
Learning in an academic context and study technique
Data protection and data security
Communication skills
Scientific writing and literature search both manually and in databases
Reliable source material and source criticism
Oral and written presentation
Email management and the use of social media in biomedical laboratory science
Information about
Peppi, Moodle, Curriculum, Degree Regulations
DP in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Student Union

Tid och plats

Alere, Novia
Beginning of the semester 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

intra.novia.fi
Degree regulations in Novia UAS
Peppi
Novia UAS's writing instructions

Undervisningsmetoder

Information and orientation about studies in Novia UAS
Online assignments
Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Compulsory attendance
-oral presentation (video recorded)
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Pass/Fail

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The students
- have fundamental skills about bioanalytics and laboratory work
- have fundamental skills about the role of laboratory examinations in the patient care.
- have fundamental skills in the laboratory testing process
- have basic knowledge in cell biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, and molecule biology, and the impact of this knowledge on clinical laboratory examinations

Innehåll

Basic knowledge about bioanalytics, laboratory work and lab tests
Brief history
Total testing process
Meaning of lab tests in patient care
Cell biology in the clinical laboratory
Microbiology in the clinical laboratory
Immunology in the clinical laboratory
Biochemistry in the clinical laboratory
Molecule biology in the clinical laboratory

Tid och plats

Campus Alere,
Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Biomedical Sciences : Essential Laboratory Medicine (2012)

Laboratory Management : Quality in Laboratory Diagnosis (2011)

An Introduction to Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice (2009)


HOTUS (FIN) Onnistu laboratorionäytteissä – suositus tutkimusten valinnasta, potilaan tunnistamisesta ja ohjaamisesta

HOTUS (SVE) Lyckad laboratorieprovtagning –rekommendation om val av undersökning,identifiering och handledning av patienten

WHO (ENG) WHO guidelines on drawing blood: best practices in phlebotomy


Material på Moodle
Artiklar och böcker som kan användas för uppgifter meddelas på Moodle.

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 sp = 27h arbete
3 sp = 81h arbete

Periodisering av innehållet

Mikaela:
Biomedicinsk analytiker inom hälso- och sjukvården – En expert på kliniskt laboratoriearbete
Arbetsmöjligheter
Ett mångsidigt yrke
Vad krävs av en biomedicinsk analytiker?
Utbildningsprogram i biomedicinsk laboratorievetenskap
70 år av utbildning för biomedicinska analytiker

Camilla:

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

Student
- is familiar with the tradition and development of caring science, its history and future
- understands fundamental ethical issues related to the profession, as well as norms and values for decision-making in health care.
- starts to develop a professional attitude, according to ethical guidelines
- respects different values and views of life

Innehåll

Fundamental components of caring science

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

CARING SCIENCE
Davidson, Alice ; Ray, Marilyn ; Davidson, Dr. Alice ; Ray, Marilyn A, Dr., PhD, RN, CTN-A, FAAN ; Turkel, Marian ; Turkel, Marian C., PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. Nursing, Caring and complexity science. E-book

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Self studies.

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Examination

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 cp = 27 h
2 cp = 54 h

Leacture = 16 h
Seminar = 4 h
Examination = 3 h

Selfstudies = 31 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Using AI is not allowed

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prerequisites

Lärandemål

The students
- have fundamental knowledge about organic chemistry, as well as chemical concepts and nomenclature
- possess knowledge of functional groups and common organic compounds as well as organic reactions
- have basic knowledge about alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, ethers, esters, amines and amides

Innehåll

Organic chemistry
Organic compounds and reactions
Organic substances

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Material on Moodle
Ebook Organic Chemistry
Ouellette, Robert J. ;Rawn, J. David. Elsevier 2014

Undervisningsmetoder

Lektioner, räkneövningar, demonstrationer, självstudier.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Tentamen: 1.12.2025
Omtentamen: 12.12.2025 and 16.1.2026

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Tentamen

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 SP= 81 h

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views can give an independent account of the literature understands most of the topic presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The students
- have basic insights into knowledge theory and science theory
- can both manually and digitally search for evidence-based knowledge and scientific articles
- can apply the research process systematically and flexibly in the learning process and in projects
- understands and can describe qualitative and quantitative approaches and knowledge interests
- has preparedness to independently and under supervision carry out thesis work
- has the ability to analyze scientific knowledge and can apply the knowledge in the care work
- can reflect on how evidence-based knowledge can be applied in the care work

Innehåll

Science theory and evidence-based knowledge
Research approaches
Research process

Tid och plats

Campus Alere autumn 2025 according to the schedule

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Course literature :
Henricson, M. (red.) (2023, 2017). Vetenskaplig teori och metod - från idé till examination inom omvårdnad. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

Referenslitteratur:
• Alligood & Marriner Tomey (2018). Nursing theorists and their work, 9th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.
• Backman, Y., Gardelli, T., Gardelli, V. & Persson, A., 2012. Vetenskapliga tankeverktyg: till grund för akademiska studier. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Dahlberg, K., 2014. Att undersöka Hälsa & Vårdande. Natur & Kultur (Kvalitativ metod).
• Denscombe, M., 2016. Forskningshandboken: för småskaliga forskningsprojekt inom samhällsvetenskaperna. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Ejvegård, R., 2009. Vetenskaplig metod. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Friberg, F. (red.), 2017. Dags för uppsats – vägledning för litteraturbaserade examensarbeten. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Forsberg, C. & Wengström, Y., 2013. Att göra systematiska litteraturstudier. Värdering, analys och presentation av omvårdnadsforskning. Stockholm: Natur & Kultur.
• Granskär, M. & Höglund-Nielsen, B., 2012. Tillämpad kvalitativ forskning inom hälso- och sjukvård. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Jacobsen, D.I., 2012. Förståelse, beskrivning och förklaring: introduktion till samhällsvetenskaplig metod för hälsovård och socialt arbete. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Kristensson, J, 2014. Handbok i uppsatsskrivande och forskningsmetodik för studenter inom hälso- och vårdvetenskap. Natur och Kultur.
• Malterud, K., 2014. Kvalitativa metoder i medicinsk forskning: en introduktion. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Nehls, E., (2021). Nybörjarens guide till vetenskapligt tänkande. Lund: Studentlitteratur
• Nyberg, R. & Tidström, A., 2012. Skriv vetenskapliga uppsatser, examensarbeten och avhandlingar. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Olsson, H. & Sörensen, S., 2021 (även 2011). Forskningsprocessen. Kvalitativa och kvantitativa perspektiv. Stockholm: Liber.
• Parker, M.E., (2019). Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice. F.A. Davis Company.
• Patel, R. & Davidson, B., 2011. Forskningsmetodikens grunder: att planera, genomföra och rapportera en undersökning. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Smith, M., 2019. Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice. F.A. Davis Company.
• Tjora, A. & Torhell, S-E., 2012. Från nyfikenhet till systematisk kunskap: kvalitativ forskning i praktiken. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Trost, J. & Hultåker, O., 2016. Enkätboken 5 upl. Lund: Studentlitteratur

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, group discussion and assignments

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Course examination
Re-examination
Written assignments according to schedule

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Examination

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

The course is 3 cr which corresponds to 81 hours of work

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam and the individual, written assignments.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignments) have to be passed.

Underkänd (0)

The students does not understand and can not apply the methods of qualitative research

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Notable weakness are found in students understanding and application on the research aims and questions or the data collection stage

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding and can apply qualitative concepts into the different research phases

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

The students demonstrates a complete understanding for qualitative concepts of research and make only insignificant errors when applying and planing research

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

Students
- can specify and evaluate the most common qualitative and quantitative research methods
- can reproduce the research process and apply the different phases of the research process
- can use different methods for qualitative data collection and data analysis in care research
- can use the most common methods for quantitative data collection and analysis
- can make simple statistical calculations and tests
- has preparedness to independently and under supervision carry out thesis work

Innehåll

Qualitative and quantitative research methods

Tid och plats

Campus Alere autumn 2025 according to the schedule

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Quantitative methods:
the following literature is recommended; Denise F. Polit & Cheryl Tatano Beck. 2008 or later editions. Nursing Research. Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluver, as well as other literature suggested by the examiner.
Qualitative methods:
Course literature :
Henricson, M. (red.) (2012, 2017). Vetenskaplig teori och metod - från idé till examination inom omvårdnad. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

Referenslitteratur:
• Alligood & Marriner Tomey (2018). Nursing theorists and their work, 9th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.
• Backman, Y., Gardelli, T., Gardelli, V. & Persson, A., 2012. Vetenskapliga tankeverktyg: till grund för akademiska studier. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Dahlberg, K., 2014. Att undersöka Hälsa & Vårdande. Natur & Kultur (Kvalitativ metod).
• Denscombe, M., 2016. Forskningshandboken: för småskaliga forskningsprojekt inom samhällsvetenskaperna. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Ejvegård, R., 2009. Vetenskaplig metod. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Friberg, F. (red.), 2017. Dags för uppsats – vägledning för litteraturbaserade examensarbeten. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Forsberg, C. & Wengström, Y., 2013. Att göra systematiska litteraturstudier. Värdering, analys och presentation av omvårdnadsforskning. Stockholm: Natur & Kultur.
• Granskär, M. & Höglund-Nielsen, B., 2012. Tillämpad kvalitativ forskning inom hälso- och sjukvård. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Jacobsen, D.I., 2012. Förståelse, beskrivning och förklaring: introduktion till samhällsvetenskaplig metod för hälsovård och socialt arbete. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Kristensson, J, 2014. Handbok i uppsatsskrivande och forskningsmetodik för studenter inom hälso- och vårdvetenskap. Natur och Kultur.
• Malterud, K., 2014. Kvalitativa metoder i medicinsk forskning: en introduktion. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Nehls, E., (2021). Nybörjarens guide till vetenskapligt tänkande. Lund: Studentlitteratur
• Nyberg, R. & Tidström, A., 2012. Skriv vetenskapliga uppsatser, examensarbeten och avhandlingar. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Olsson, H. & Sörensen, S., 2021 (även 2011). Forskningsprocessen. Kvalitativa och kvantitativa perspektiv. Stockholm: Liber.
• Parker, M.E., (2019). Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice. F.A. Davis Company.
• Patel, R. & Davidson, B., 2011. Forskningsmetodikens grunder: att planera, genomföra och rapportera en undersökning. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Smith, M., 2019. Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice. F.A. Davis Company.
• Tjora, A. & Torhell, S-E., 2012. Från nyfikenhet till systematisk kunskap: kvalitativ forskning i praktiken. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Trost, J. & Hultåker, O., 2016. Enkätboken 5 upl. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

Undervisningsmetoder

Quantitative methods: lectures, exercises in computer class, as well as written presentation
Qualitative methods: lectures and group discussion and assignment

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Quantitative method: the assignment has to be submitted within a month after the end of this part of the course
Qualitative method: written assignment and presentation within a seminar

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Quantitative methods: written assignment (graded according to the scale 0-5, 1-5 is a passed grade)
qualitative methods: written assignment and presentation (graded according to the scale 0-5., where 1-5 is a passed grade)

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

Quantitative research methodology is 2 cr which is equivalent to 54 hours work of which 12 are scheduled lectures and seminars and the rest is the students' own work. assignment is submitted on a agreed date after the lectures.
Qualitative methods is 2 cr which is equivalent to 54 hours

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Additional information on the Moodle platform

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Quantitative methods: based on the written assignment, the student's ability to understand and apply fundamental statistical concepts, and to perform a statistical analysis, is evaluated.

Qualitative method: based on a exam, the student's ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and understanding the research process and analysis approaches, is evaluated. Written assignments have to be done on time.

Underkänd (0)

Quantitative methods: the student does not understand and cannot apply statistical concepts and cannot perform an adequate statistical analysis.

Qualitative methods: the student does not understand and cannot apply the research process and analysis methods.
Written assignments missing or inadequate.

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Quantitative methods: notable weaknesses are found in the student's understanding and application of statistical concepts, or the statistical analysis is not adequately performed.

Qualitative methods: notable weaknesses are found in the student's understanding and application of analysis methods and is not adequately preform content analysis

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Quantitative methods: the student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply statistical concepts, and only minor errors are found in the statistical analysis.

Qualitative methods: the student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply concepts analysis , and only minor errors are found in the analysis process.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Quantitative methods: the student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply statistical concepts, and only minor errors are found in the statistical analysis.

Qualitative methods: the student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply concepts analysis , and only minor errors are found in the analysis process.

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The student:
- understands and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting specific needs
- can introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
- can interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

Innehåll

Basic oral and written Swedish
The main structures of the language and basic vocabulary
Swedish in everyday situations

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Information finns på Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Den studerande:
-har grundkunskaper i det svenska språket (muntliga och skriftliga)
-är bekant med grammatikens grunder och har lärt sig enkel vokabulär
-kan använda svenska i vardagssituationer

Under kursen kommer vi att fokusera på:
-muntliga och skriftliga övningar
-vardagssvenska
-läs- och hörförståelser
-grammatikövningar

Praktik- och arbetslivssamarbete

-

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Muntlig och skriftlig tent i slutet av kursen.

Internationella kontakter

-

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Muntlig och skriftlig tent, kort uppsats, muntlig presentation.

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 x 27 h = 81 timmar.

Periodisering av innehållet

-

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

-

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views can give an independent account of the literature understands most of the topic presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Vitsordsskala: godkänd/underkänd
Enligt den europeiska referensramen för språk.

Förkunskapskrav

No prerequisites

Lärandemål

The students
- are familiar with the treatment and service chains of social and health care
- understand the basic principles of health legislation in Finland and will be able to apply laws and regulations to his/her health care practice
- have skills in the clinical laboratory examination process, especially the preanalytical phase (preparations, equipment, the process of examination and the specimen collection)
- are familiar with quality development and management
-realize the importance of good co-operation between the different units in the caring community as a prerequisite for the good quality of laboratory examinations.
- consider security and occupational safety as well as sustainable development in the laboratory.
- see its role and responsibility as a professional to work for global sustainable social development

Innehåll

Health care and social welfare in Finland
Different organizations
Different aspects of sustainable development
Basic knowledge about the clinical laboratory work and lab tests (brief history, working process, meaning of lab tests' resultat in patient care, etc)
Reference range, type of specimen
Patient preparation for lab-tests and preanalytical issues
Occupational safety, legislation
Laboratory equipment
Specimen collection procedures
Performing capillary puncture
Microbiological, cytological specimens,
Venipuncture
Near patient testing: EKG, CRP, INR-TT, HBG, etc.
Specimen handling and storage

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Course literature:



Laboratoriotutkimusten näytteenotto (2021, Friman, Tarja; Kuparinen, Marja; Lehto, Liisa & Liikanen Eeva)
Näytteenottajan käsikirja (2016, Matikainen, Anna-Mari; Miettinen Marja & Wasström, Kalle)
Klinisk kemi: Kortfattad analystolkning (2014, Lund-Egloff, D. & Löwbeer, C.)

Course material on Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Assignments dead-line on Moodle

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

Lectures x h, self studies and digital teaching methods x h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

More information is found in Moodle

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Individual assignments are graded 0-5, where 0 is a failed grade and 1-5 are passed grades

Förkunskapskrav

No prerequisite

Tilläggsuppgifter

The language of the course, examination and the literature is English.

Lärandemål

The students
- understand the meaning of scientific thinking.
- are able to plan and carry out a scientific work.
- have insights into the research process and problem solution.
- are able to look for, retrieve and apply scientific publications.
- command scientific documentation.
- are able to present and defend a scientific work.
- are able to analyze and evaluate an investigation.
- are able to critically evaluate their own activities.
- are able to produce research plan

Innehåll

Introduction to thesis
Production of research plan and presentation
Producing research work
Supervision of thesis work

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

According to the topic of Thesis

Recommended literature: Maria Henricson (red.) (2023). Vetenskaplig teori och metod - från idé till examination inom vård- och hälsovetenskap. Studentlitteratur, Lund.

Undervisningsmetoder

Introduction lecture to the course, thesis work, followed by mainly self-directed studies with possibility to supervision. The student makes a plan for the thesis. The presentation of the plan for the thesis is the examination

Praktik- och arbetslivssamarbete

The Thesis can be a work ordered, but is not necessary always so

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Presentation of work plan for thesis late autumn 2025 and presentation of the thesis in May 2026

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

No optional examination form

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

The course is 3 cr which is equivalent to 81 h work for the student

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

If the thesis plan is done according to instructions it is assessed as passed.

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

The content of the work plan for thesis:
Novia titlepage
Table of content
Introduction
Background (description of the topic, at least 5-6 scientific studies)
Aim and problem definition
Method (Data collection based on 2 references/discuss method of selection)
Ethical consideration (based on references)
Timetable
Reference list
Minimum 6 pages and maximum 10 pages (excl. Title page and table of content)
Follow Novia’s instructions for writing Thesis)

1. You find Novia’s title page on Moodle (no key needed)
2. Table of content is done in Word, if you do not know how to do choose ? (help) in the upper right corner and write list of content in the search field
3. The introduction should be about 1 p, where the reader is introduced to the topic and also to your interest of studying it.
4. Background shall be 3 – 5 p and divided into chapters where description of concepts and the topic of the subject. In the background you also describe the previous research done
5. Aim and problem definition can be short about ½ p.
6. The method can be described on 2-3 p. The chapter includes a description of the approach (qualitative/quantitative design), motivation for the choice and data collection method. References need to be included.
7. Ethical considerations are described on about 1 p and with the help of references ethical principles followed are discussed. refer to relevant documents on Finnish National advicory board on Research Integrity TENK. (tenk.fi)
8. Time plan should estimate how Thesis proceeds. Please do a realistic plan writing something for each month and write it also in your calender.
9. Works cited

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
the written work depends on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The work plan for the thesis is assessed as either failed or passed.

The plan must include the following parts (for passing):
• Novia cover page
• Table of contents
• Introduction (at least 1 page): must include at least 2 sources
• Purpose and research questions
• Background (at least 4 pages). Must include: for one student: at least 6 sources, of which at least 2 are scientific and for two students: at least 9 sources, of which at least 4 are scientific
• Method (at least 1 page): Selection; Data collection; Data analysis method; Ethical considerations and Timeline
• References (of the sources used in the plan)

Length: at least 6 pages and at most 9 pages (excluding cover page, table of contents, and references)

Must follow Novia's writing guidelines: https://intra.novia.fi/studier/examensarbete/skrivanvisningar/

Förkunskapskrav

Theoretical studies
Basic practice courses

Lärandemål

The students
- understand the meaning of scientific thinking.
- are able to plan and carry out a scientific work.
- have insights into the research process and problem solution.
- are able to look for, retrieve and apply scientific publications.
- command scientific documentation.
- are able to present and defend a scientific work.
- are able to analyze and evaluate an investigation.
- are able to critically evaluate their own activities.
- are able to produce research plan

Innehåll

Introduction to thesis
Production of research plan and presentation
Producing research work
Supervision of thesis work

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

According to the topic of Thesis

Recommended literature: Maria Henricson (red.) (2023). Vetenskaplig teori och metod - från idé till examination inom vård- och hälsovetenskap. Studentlitteratur, Lund.

Undervisningsmetoder

Introduction lecture to the course, thesis work, followed by mainly self-directed studies with possibility to supervision. The student makes a plan for the thesis. The presentation of the plan for the thesis is the examination

Praktik- och arbetslivssamarbete

The Thesis can be a work ordered, but is not necessary always so

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Presentation of work plan for thesis late autumn 2025 and presentation of the thesis in May 2026

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

No optional examination form

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

The course is 3 cr which is equivalent to 81 h work for the student

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

If the thesis plan is done according to instructions it is assessed as passed.

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

The content of the work plan for thesis:
Novia titlepage
Table of content
Introduction
Background (description of the topic, at least 5-6 scientific studies)
Aim and problem definition
Method (Data collection based on 2 references/discuss method of selection)
Ethical consideration (based on references)
Timetable
Reference list
Minimum 6 pages and maximum 10 pages (excl. Title page and table of content)
Follow Novia’s instructions for writing Thesis)

1. You find Novia’s title page on Moodle (no key needed)
2. Table of content is done in Word, if you do not know how to do choose ? (help) in the upper right corner and write list of content in the search field
3. The introduction should be about 1 p, where the reader is introduced to the topic and also to your interest of studying it.
4. Background shall be 3 – 5 p and divided into chapters where description of concepts and the topic of the subject. In the background you also describe the previous research done
5. Aim and problem definition can be short about ½ p.
6. The method can be described on 2-3 p. The chapter includes a description of the approach (qualitative/quantitative design), motivation for the choice and data collection method. References need to be included.
7. Ethical considerations are described on about 1 p and with the help of references ethical principles followed are discussed. refer to relevant documents on Finnish National advicory board on Research Integrity TENK. (tenk.fi)
8. Time plan should estimate how Thesis proceeds. Please do a realistic plan writing something for each month and write it also in your calender.
9. Works cited

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
the written work depends on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The work plan for the thesis is assessed as either failed or passed.

The plan must include the following parts (for passing):
• Novia cover page
• Table of contents
• Introduction (at least 1 page): must include at least 2 sources
• Purpose and research questions
• Background (at least 4 pages). Must include: for one student: at least 6 sources, of which at least 2 are scientific and for two students: at least 9 sources, of which at least 4 are scientific
• Method (at least 1 page): Selection; Data collection; Data analysis method; Ethical considerations and Timeline
• References (of the sources used in the plan)

Length: at least 6 pages and at most 9 pages (excluding cover page, table of contents, and references)

Must follow Novia's writing guidelines: https://intra.novia.fi/studier/examensarbete/skrivanvisningar/

Förkunskapskrav

Theoretical studies
Basic practice courses

Lärandemål

The students
- have fundamental knowledge about organic chemistry, as well as chemical concepts and nomenclature
- possess knowledge of functional groups and common organic compounds as well as organic reactions
- have basic knowledge about alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, ethers, esters, amines and amides

Innehåll

Organic chemistry
Organic compounds and reactions
Organic substances

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Material on Moodle
Ebook Organic Chemistry
Ouellette, Robert J. ;Rawn, J. David. Elsevier 2014

Undervisningsmetoder

Lektioner, räkneövningar, demonstrationer, självstudier.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Tentamen: 1.12.2025
Omtentamen: 12.12.2025 and 16.1.2026

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Tentamen

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 SP= 81 h

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views can give an independent account of the literature understands most of the topic presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The students
- are familiar with human cells in the blood and the organs that produce blood (blood production - development and regulation.
- have fundamental insights in laboratory tests and the examination process connected to it.
- are familiar with the terminology of hematology.
- are familiar with the main sources of information within hematology.
- understand the importance of hematology within bioanalysis.

Innehåll

Blood cells, blood-forming organs
Lab tests
Terminology

Tid och plats

Novia, Vasa
Höst 2025
Web-baserade studier.

Obligatorisk närvaro vid första föreläsningstillfället.

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology. J. P. Greer, D. A. Arber, et. al.;
Chapter 1: Examination of the Blood and Bone
Chapter 2: Clinical Flow Cytometry
Section 1 Hematopoiesis
Section 3 Granulocytes and Monocytes
Section 4 The Lymphocytes

Wintrobe's Atlas of Clinical Hematology. B. Weksler.;
Chapter 1 Approach to the Microscopic evaluation of Blood and Bone Marrow

Practical Flow Cytometry in Haematology Diagnosis. M. Leach, M. Drummond, and A. Doig.;
Principles of Flow Cytometry, Limitations, Normal Blood and Bone Marrow Populations

Undervisningsmetoder

Föreläsningar
Web-baserade studier
Självstudier.

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Innehåll:
Blodbilden och cellräkning (automatiserad cellräknare)
Hemoglobin & erytrocyt index
Hematokrit värdet & erytrocyternas sänkningsreaktion
Blodutstryk (normala fynd)
Blodcells morfologi: erytrocyter, leukocyter och trombocyter.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The students
- are familiar with the treatment and service chains of social and health care
- understand the basic principles of health legislation in Finland and will be able to apply laws and regulations to his/her health care practice
- have skills in the clinical laboratory examination process, especially the preanalytical phase (preparations, equipment, the process of examination and the specimen collection)
- are familiar with quality development and management
-realize the importance of good co-operation between the different units in the caring community as a prerequisite for the good quality of laboratory examinations.
- consider security and occupational safety as well as sustainable development in the laboratory.
- see its role and responsibility as a professional to work for global sustainable social development

Innehåll

Health care and social welfare in Finland
Different organizations
Different aspects of sustainable development
Basic knowledge about the clinical laboratory work and lab tests (brief history, working process, meaning of lab tests' resultat in patient care, etc)
Reference range, type of specimen
Patient preparation for lab-tests and preanalytical issues
Occupational safety, legislation
Laboratory equipment
Specimen collection procedures
Performing capillary puncture
Microbiological, cytological specimens,
Venipuncture
Near patient testing: EKG, CRP, INR-TT, HBG, etc.
Specimen handling and storage

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Course literature:



Laboratoriotutkimusten näytteenotto (2021, Friman, Tarja; Kuparinen, Marja; Lehto, Liisa & Liikanen Eeva)
Näytteenottajan käsikirja (2016, Matikainen, Anna-Mari; Miettinen Marja & Wasström, Kalle)
Klinisk kemi: Kortfattad analystolkning (2014, Lund-Egloff, D. & Löwbeer, C.)

Course material on Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Assignments dead-line on Moodle

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

Lectures x h, self studies and digital teaching methods x h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

More information is found in Moodle

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Individual assignments are graded 0-5, where 0 is a failed grade and 1-5 are passed grades

Förkunskapskrav

No prerequisite

Tilläggsuppgifter

The language of the course, examination and the literature is English.

Lärandemål

The student:
- has knowledge of the biology of the different microbial groups in order to be able to understand and describe the risks of infection
- knows the different routes of infection in order to be able to assess and prevent infection risks in the event of infection
- can summarize and exemplify the human microbiota and can explain its role in health and disease
- can name the most common pathogenic microbes
- understand the basics of bacterial resistance development in order to protect patients
- understand the significance and consequences of the resistant bacteria for the patient
- understands the importance of reducing the presence of resistant bacteria for sustainable development
- understands one's own role in antibiotic stewardship
- can describe how the lymphocytes function in the immune system during health and illness
- can explain what happens during an immunization (infection, vaccination, rhesus immunization, passive immunization)
- have knowledge of human biological changes in pathological conditions
- can describe endogenous and exogenous etiologies of disease
- understand the significance of the acute inflammatory reaction

Innehåll

Clinical microbiology
Immunology
Pathology

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Lecture material: Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology.
Murray, Rosenthal, Pfaller. Medical microbiology. 8th edition. Elsevier 2016
Murray. Basic Medical Microbiology. Elsevier 2017
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30263032/
Huether, McCane, Brasher, Rote. Understanding pathophysiology. 2017
Kumar, Cotran, Robbins. Basic pathology.
Phillips, Murray & Crocker. The Biology of Disease. Blackwell Science.
ebook: Lippincott, Springhouse. Just the facts: Pathophysiology
Khanacademy Health and medicine
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, discussions, assignments and individual studies

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Course exam: 15.12.2025
Re-take exams: (general re-take) spring 2026

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Tentamen

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

4 credits is 4 x 27 hours of work for the student, 108 h work

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

CONTENT
A. CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Microbes and microbiology
Microbiota (Microbiome)
Spreading of microbes and modes for transmission
Microbes, infection and disease
Antimicrobial resistance
Clinical microbiology (bacteriology, virology, mycology, protozoology)
B. IMMUNOLOGY
The immune system
Immunisation and immunity
C. PATHOLOGY
Aetiology
Inflammation
Pathophysiology of disease

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject


Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. Assignments are graded passed or failed.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignments) have to be passed.

Förkunskapskrav

No prior knowledge required

Lärandemål

The students
- have basic insights into knowledge theory and science theory
- can both manually and digitally search for evidence-based knowledge and scientific articles
- can apply the research process systematically and flexibly in the learning process and in projects
- understands and can describe qualitative and quantitative approaches and knowledge interests
- has preparedness to independently and under supervision carry out thesis work
- has the ability to analyze scientific knowledge and can apply the knowledge in the care work
- can reflect on how evidence-based knowledge can be applied in the care work

Innehåll

Science theory and evidence-based knowledge
Research approaches
Research process

Tid och plats

Campus Alere autumn 2025 according to the schedule

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Course literature :
Henricson, M. (red.) (2023, 2017). Vetenskaplig teori och metod - från idé till examination inom omvårdnad. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

Referenslitteratur:
• Alligood & Marriner Tomey (2018). Nursing theorists and their work, 9th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.
• Backman, Y., Gardelli, T., Gardelli, V. & Persson, A., 2012. Vetenskapliga tankeverktyg: till grund för akademiska studier. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Dahlberg, K., 2014. Att undersöka Hälsa & Vårdande. Natur & Kultur (Kvalitativ metod).
• Denscombe, M., 2016. Forskningshandboken: för småskaliga forskningsprojekt inom samhällsvetenskaperna. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Ejvegård, R., 2009. Vetenskaplig metod. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Friberg, F. (red.), 2017. Dags för uppsats – vägledning för litteraturbaserade examensarbeten. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Forsberg, C. & Wengström, Y., 2013. Att göra systematiska litteraturstudier. Värdering, analys och presentation av omvårdnadsforskning. Stockholm: Natur & Kultur.
• Granskär, M. & Höglund-Nielsen, B., 2012. Tillämpad kvalitativ forskning inom hälso- och sjukvård. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Jacobsen, D.I., 2012. Förståelse, beskrivning och förklaring: introduktion till samhällsvetenskaplig metod för hälsovård och socialt arbete. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Kristensson, J, 2014. Handbok i uppsatsskrivande och forskningsmetodik för studenter inom hälso- och vårdvetenskap. Natur och Kultur.
• Malterud, K., 2014. Kvalitativa metoder i medicinsk forskning: en introduktion. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Nehls, E., (2021). Nybörjarens guide till vetenskapligt tänkande. Lund: Studentlitteratur
• Nyberg, R. & Tidström, A., 2012. Skriv vetenskapliga uppsatser, examensarbeten och avhandlingar. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Olsson, H. & Sörensen, S., 2021 (även 2011). Forskningsprocessen. Kvalitativa och kvantitativa perspektiv. Stockholm: Liber.
• Parker, M.E., (2019). Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice. F.A. Davis Company.
• Patel, R. & Davidson, B., 2011. Forskningsmetodikens grunder: att planera, genomföra och rapportera en undersökning. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Smith, M., 2019. Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice. F.A. Davis Company.
• Tjora, A. & Torhell, S-E., 2012. Från nyfikenhet till systematisk kunskap: kvalitativ forskning i praktiken. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Trost, J. & Hultåker, O., 2016. Enkätboken 5 upl. Lund: Studentlitteratur

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, group discussion and assignments

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Course examination
Re-examination
Written assignments according to schedule

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Examination

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

The course is 3 cr which corresponds to 81 hours of work

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam and the individual, written assignments.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignments) have to be passed.

Underkänd (0)

The students does not understand and can not apply the methods of qualitative research

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Notable weakness are found in students understanding and application on the research aims and questions or the data collection stage

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding and can apply qualitative concepts into the different research phases

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

The students demonstrates a complete understanding for qualitative concepts of research and make only insignificant errors when applying and planing research

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

Students
- can specify and evaluate the most common qualitative and quantitative research methods
- can reproduce the research process and apply the different phases of the research process
- can use different methods for qualitative data collection and data analysis in care research
- can use the most common methods for quantitative data collection and analysis
- can make simple statistical calculations and tests
- has preparedness to independently and under supervision carry out thesis work

Innehåll

Qualitative and quantitative research methods

Tid och plats

Campus Alere autumn 2025 according to the schedule

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Quantitative methods:
the following literature is recommended; Denise F. Polit & Cheryl Tatano Beck. 2008 or later editions. Nursing Research. Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluver, as well as other literature suggested by the examiner.
Qualitative methods:
Course literature :
Henricson, M. (red.) (2012, 2017). Vetenskaplig teori och metod - från idé till examination inom omvårdnad. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

Referenslitteratur:
• Alligood & Marriner Tomey (2018). Nursing theorists and their work, 9th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.
• Backman, Y., Gardelli, T., Gardelli, V. & Persson, A., 2012. Vetenskapliga tankeverktyg: till grund för akademiska studier. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Dahlberg, K., 2014. Att undersöka Hälsa & Vårdande. Natur & Kultur (Kvalitativ metod).
• Denscombe, M., 2016. Forskningshandboken: för småskaliga forskningsprojekt inom samhällsvetenskaperna. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Ejvegård, R., 2009. Vetenskaplig metod. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Friberg, F. (red.), 2017. Dags för uppsats – vägledning för litteraturbaserade examensarbeten. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Forsberg, C. & Wengström, Y., 2013. Att göra systematiska litteraturstudier. Värdering, analys och presentation av omvårdnadsforskning. Stockholm: Natur & Kultur.
• Granskär, M. & Höglund-Nielsen, B., 2012. Tillämpad kvalitativ forskning inom hälso- och sjukvård. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Jacobsen, D.I., 2012. Förståelse, beskrivning och förklaring: introduktion till samhällsvetenskaplig metod för hälsovård och socialt arbete. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Kristensson, J, 2014. Handbok i uppsatsskrivande och forskningsmetodik för studenter inom hälso- och vårdvetenskap. Natur och Kultur.
• Malterud, K., 2014. Kvalitativa metoder i medicinsk forskning: en introduktion. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Nehls, E., (2021). Nybörjarens guide till vetenskapligt tänkande. Lund: Studentlitteratur
• Nyberg, R. & Tidström, A., 2012. Skriv vetenskapliga uppsatser, examensarbeten och avhandlingar. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Olsson, H. & Sörensen, S., 2021 (även 2011). Forskningsprocessen. Kvalitativa och kvantitativa perspektiv. Stockholm: Liber.
• Parker, M.E., (2019). Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice. F.A. Davis Company.
• Patel, R. & Davidson, B., 2011. Forskningsmetodikens grunder: att planera, genomföra och rapportera en undersökning. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Smith, M., 2019. Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice. F.A. Davis Company.
• Tjora, A. & Torhell, S-E., 2012. Från nyfikenhet till systematisk kunskap: kvalitativ forskning i praktiken. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
• Trost, J. & Hultåker, O., 2016. Enkätboken 5 upl. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

Undervisningsmetoder

Quantitative methods: lectures, exercises in computer class, as well as written presentation
Qualitative methods: lectures and group discussion and assignment

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Quantitative method: the assignment has to be submitted within a month after the end of this part of the course
Qualitative method: written assignment and presentation within a seminar

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Quantitative methods: written assignment (graded according to the scale 0-5, 1-5 is a passed grade)
qualitative methods: written assignment and presentation (graded according to the scale 0-5., where 1-5 is a passed grade)

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

Quantitative research methodology is 2 cr which is equivalent to 54 hours work of which 12 are scheduled lectures and seminars and the rest is the students' own work. assignment is submitted on a agreed date after the lectures.
Qualitative methods is 2 cr which is equivalent to 54 hours

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Additional information on the Moodle platform

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Quantitative methods: based on the written assignment, the student's ability to understand and apply fundamental statistical concepts, and to perform a statistical analysis, is evaluated.

Qualitative method: based on a exam, the student's ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and understanding the research process and analysis approaches, is evaluated. Written assignments have to be done on time.

Underkänd (0)

Quantitative methods: the student does not understand and cannot apply statistical concepts and cannot perform an adequate statistical analysis.

Qualitative methods: the student does not understand and cannot apply the research process and analysis methods.
Written assignments missing or inadequate.

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Quantitative methods: notable weaknesses are found in the student's understanding and application of statistical concepts, or the statistical analysis is not adequately performed.

Qualitative methods: notable weaknesses are found in the student's understanding and application of analysis methods and is not adequately preform content analysis

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Quantitative methods: the student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply statistical concepts, and only minor errors are found in the statistical analysis.

Qualitative methods: the student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply concepts analysis , and only minor errors are found in the analysis process.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Quantitative methods: the student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply statistical concepts, and only minor errors are found in the statistical analysis.

Qualitative methods: the student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply concepts analysis , and only minor errors are found in the analysis process.

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The students
- have fundamental knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry, as well as basic chemical concepts and nomenclature
- master the basics of chemical reactions, chemical reaction rates and equilibrium, acids, bases, pH, pKa, pKb, the states of matter, the mole relations of gases and thermochemistry, redox reactions and electrochemistry

Innehåll

General and inorganic chemistry
Basic chemical concepts and chemical reactions

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025 Alere

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Material on Moodle
Basic book in General and Inorganic Chemistry.
Suggestions presented on Moodle.

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, calculation tasks and demonstrations.
Selfstudies.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Course examination 7.11.2025
Re-examination: 21.11.2025 and 12.12.2025 (general re-take dates)

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Examination

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Additional information on the Moodle platform

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views can give an independent account of the literature understands most of the topic presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. On line quizzes are graded passed or failed.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and quizzes) have to be passed.

Underkänd (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Excellent knowledge of General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

Student
- is familiar with the tradition and development of caring science, its history and future
- understands fundamental ethical issues related to the profession, as well as norms and values for decision-making in health care.
- starts to develop a professional attitude, according to ethical guidelines
- respects different values and views of life

Innehåll

Fundamental components of caring science

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

CARING SCIENCE
Davidson, Alice ; Ray, Marilyn ; Davidson, Dr. Alice ; Ray, Marilyn A, Dr., PhD, RN, CTN-A, FAAN ; Turkel, Marian ; Turkel, Marian C., PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. Nursing, Caring and complexity science. E-book

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Self studies.

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Examination

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 cp = 27 h
2 cp = 54 h

Leacture = 16 h
Seminar = 4 h
Examination = 3 h

Selfstudies = 31 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Using AI is not allowed

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prerequisites

Lärandemål

The students
- will master the basic principles, concepts and terminology of anatomy and physiology
- will be familiar with the basic types of tissue, their structure and function, as well as the structure and function of the skin
- will be able to describe the structure of the nervous system and understand how the nervous system regulates physiological processes in our body
- will have knowledge of the structure and function of the sense organs
- will have knowledge of the structure the endocrine system and understand how different hormones regulate body functions
- will be able to describe the structure and function of the reproductive system
- will have knowledge of the structure and function of the locomotor system

Innehåll

Terminology
Cells, tissues, integumentary system
Nervous system, sense organs, reproductive system and endocrine system
Support- and movement organs

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Course books:
Peate, I., Evans, S. and Clare, C. (2020) or Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology : For Nursing and Healthcare Students

Additional recommended books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell.
Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Lecture material and exercises on Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Course examination 03.12.2025
Re-examination 16.01.2026 and 06.03.2026

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Examination

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

Lectures and examination 24 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 57 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

More information is found in Moodle

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views can give an independent account of the literature understands most of the topic presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the on-line exam and virtual tests

Underkänd (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The students
- are familiar with the structure and function of the cells.
- are familiar with the function of the cell organelles.
- are able to identify the cell organelles.
- are familiar with cell splitting and cell death.
- are familiar with human cells and embryology.
- command terminology of cell biology.
- are familiar with the main sources of information within cell biology.
- understand the importance of cell biology within bioanalysis.

Innehåll

Cells and cell organelles, structure and function
Terminology

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

According to the lecturer's instructions

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The students
- have fundamental skills about bioanalytics and laboratory work
- have fundamental skills about the role of laboratory examinations in the patient care.
- have fundamental skills in the laboratory testing process
- have basic knowledge in cell biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, and molecule biology, and the impact of this knowledge on clinical laboratory examinations

Innehåll

Basic knowledge about bioanalytics, laboratory work and lab tests
Brief history
Total testing process
Meaning of lab tests in patient care
Cell biology in the clinical laboratory
Microbiology in the clinical laboratory
Immunology in the clinical laboratory
Biochemistry in the clinical laboratory
Molecule biology in the clinical laboratory

Tid och plats

Campus Alere,
Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Biomedical Sciences : Essential Laboratory Medicine (2012)

Laboratory Management : Quality in Laboratory Diagnosis (2011)

An Introduction to Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice (2009)


HOTUS (FIN) Onnistu laboratorionäytteissä – suositus tutkimusten valinnasta, potilaan tunnistamisesta ja ohjaamisesta

HOTUS (SVE) Lyckad laboratorieprovtagning –rekommendation om val av undersökning,identifiering och handledning av patienten

WHO (ENG) WHO guidelines on drawing blood: best practices in phlebotomy


Material på Moodle
Artiklar och böcker som kan användas för uppgifter meddelas på Moodle.

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 sp = 27h arbete
3 sp = 81h arbete

Periodisering av innehållet

Mikaela:
Biomedicinsk analytiker inom hälso- och sjukvården – En expert på kliniskt laboratoriearbete
Arbetsmöjligheter
Ett mångsidigt yrke
Vad krävs av en biomedicinsk analytiker?
Utbildningsprogram i biomedicinsk laboratorievetenskap
70 år av utbildning för biomedicinska analytiker

Camilla:

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The student
- obtains insights into the profession of a biomedical laboratory scientistThe student:
- is familiar with the own university, its teaching methods and the use of different platforms
- reflects on the studies and is aware of the importance of personal development in relation to lifelong learning
- can communicate both orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically well-functioning way
- knows the work process for scientific writing and can use reference systems
- is familiar with literature search and has a critical thinking

Innehåll

Information about studying at Novia UAS and information retrieval
Learning in an academic context
Data protection and data security
Communication skills
Information about studying at Novia UAS and information retrieval
Learning in an academic context and study technique
Data protection and data security
Communication skills
Scientific writing and literature search both manually and in databases
Reliable source material and source criticism
Oral and written presentation
Email management and the use of social media in biomedical laboratory science
Information about
Peppi, Moodle, Curriculum, Degree Regulations
DP in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Student Union

Tid och plats

Alere, Novia
Beginning of the semester 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

intra.novia.fi
Degree regulations in Novia UAS
Peppi
Novia UAS's writing instructions

Undervisningsmetoder

Information and orientation about studies in Novia UAS
Online assignments
Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Compulsory attendance
-oral presentation (video recorded)
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Pass/Fail

Förkunskapskrav

None

Lärandemål

The student:
- understands and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting specific needs
- can introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
- can interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

Innehåll

Basic oral and written Swedish
The main structures of the language and basic vocabulary
Swedish in everyday situations

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Information finns på Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Den studerande:
-har grundkunskaper i det svenska språket (muntliga och skriftliga)
-är bekant med grammatikens grunder och har lärt sig enkel vokabulär
-kan använda svenska i vardagssituationer

Under kursen kommer vi att fokusera på:
-muntliga och skriftliga övningar
-vardagssvenska
-läs- och hörförståelser
-grammatikövningar

Praktik- och arbetslivssamarbete

-

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Muntlig och skriftlig tent i slutet av kursen.

Internationella kontakter

-

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Muntlig och skriftlig tent, kort uppsats, muntlig presentation.

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 x 27 h = 81 timmar.

Periodisering av innehållet

-

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

-

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views can give an independent account of the literature understands most of the topic presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Vitsordsskala: godkänd/underkänd
Enligt den europeiska referensramen för språk.

Förkunskapskrav

No prerequisites

Lärandemål

The students
- have skills in communication on basic level in Swedish or/and Finnish with patients
- have skills in the the laboratory testing process from the preanalytical to the postanalytical, when carrying out laboratory examinations/tests, both in specimen collection and near patient examination.
- are able to meet the need of the patient in the specimen collection process
- are able to establish co-operative and harmonious working relationships with other health professionals
- have the ability to independently evaluate and manage new situations that belong to the area.
- have insights into patient safety and quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety as well as sustainable development in the laboratory.
- have insights into ethical issues and base their work on work ethical values

Innehåll

Clinical work practice in specimen collection, clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology, clinical microbiology, clinical physiology and neurophysiology, nuclear medicine, histopathology and cytology, transfusion medicine

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025
Veckorna 35-36 & 41-51

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Jobiili https://www.jobiili.fi
Fimlab https://fimlab.fi/
Vasa Centralsjukhus https://www.vaasankeskussairaala.fi/sv/
Terveysportti https://www.terveysportti.fi/terveysportti/koti

Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Klinisk laboratorie praktik

Periodisering av innehållet

En fortsättning på vårens praktik

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Follows the time schedule
Has basic knowledge
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team
Is aware of the ethical stand points and guidelines

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Laboratory Methodology
Basic Swedish
Basic Finnish

Lärandemål

The students
- have skills in communication on basic level in Swedish or/and Finnish with patients
- have skills in the the laboratory testing process from the preanalytical to the postanalytical, when carrying out laboratory examinations/tests, both in specimen collection and near patient examination.
- are able to meet the need of the patient in the specimen collection process
- are able to establish co-operative and harmonious working relationships with other health professionals
- have the ability to independently evaluate and manage new situations that belong to the area.
- have insights into patient safety and quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety as well as sustainable development in the laboratory.
- have insights into ethical issues and base their work on work ethical values

Innehåll

Clinical work practice in specimen collection, clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology, clinical microbiology, clinical physiology and neurophysiology, nuclear medicine, histopathology and cytology, transfusion medicine

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Follows the time schedule
Has basic knowledge
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team
Is aware of the ethical stand points and guidelines

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Laboratory Methodology
Basic Swedish
Basic Finnish