Study Guide

Objective

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.

Content

Cells and cell organelles, structure and function
Terminology

Materials

According to the lecturer's instructions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

Clinical microbiology
Immunology
Pathology

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, assignments and individual studies

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

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

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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)

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025
Weeks 35-36 & 41-51

Materials

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

Moodle

Teaching methods

Clinical laboratory practice

Completion alternatives

Approved practice.
Mandatory participation in practice seminar at the end of practice.
Approved practice assignments.
Approved documentation in Moodle.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Mandatory attendance 100%
Jobiili bookings up to date.
Approved practice assignments.
Documentation: Work certificate and signed working list.
Mandatory attendance at practice seminar.
Approved practice from clinical supervisor and teacher.

Content scheduling

Practice started spring 2025 and continuing autumn 2025.

Clinical practice is 37,5 h / week work at the practice organisation + 2,5 h / week selfstudies.

Practice may include:

3 weeks hematology (1 week coagulation, 1 week blood count analyser, 1 week microscopy)
1 week blood bank
5 weeks chemistry
3 weeks microbiology
2 weeks pathology/histology
2 weeks physiology
2 weeks sample collection (i.e. at a health care center)
1 week EKG

**Depends on what has been done during the spring.

Further information

Course requirements:
Finnish
Swedish
Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 & 2
Organic Chemistry
Cell biology
Biomethodology
Hematological Methodology 1
Biochemical Methodology
Laboratory Methodology 1 & 2
Microbiological Methodology
Clinical Practice: The Basics of Bioanalysis

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Qualifications

Clinical Laboratory Methodology
Basic Swedish
Basic Finnish

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Moodle

Teaching methods

Clinical laboratory practice

Completion alternatives

Approved practice.
Mandatory participation in practice seminar at the end of practice.
Approved practice assignments.
Approved documentation in Moodle.

Content scheduling

8 week of clinical practice (37,5 h / week work at the practice organisation + 2,5 h / week selfstudies).

Further information

Course requirements:
Finnish
Swedish
Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 & 2
Organic Chemistry
Cell biology
Biomethodology
Hematological Methodology 1 & 2
Biochemical Methodology
Laboratory Methodology 1 & 2
Microbiological Methodology
Clinical Practice: The Basics of Bioanalysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Mandatory attendance 100%
Approved practice assignments.
Documentation: Work certificate and signed working list.
Mandatory attendance at practice seminar.
Approved practice from clinical supervisor and teacher.

Qualifications

Clinical Laboratory Methodology
Basic Swedish
Basic Finnish

Objective

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

Content

General and inorganic chemistry
Basic chemical concepts and chemical reactions

Location and time

Autumn 2025 Alere

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculation tasks and demonstrations.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination 7.11.2025
Re-examination: 12.12.2025 and 16.1.2026 (general re-take dates)

Completion alternatives

Examination

Further information

Additional information on the Moodle platform

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. Online assignments/ calculation exercises must be performed.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignments) have to be passed.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Qualifications

None

Objective

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.

Content

Blood cells, blood-forming organs
Lab tests
Terminology

Location and time

Novia, Vasa
Autumn 2025
Web based learning

Introduction lecture is mandatory.

Materials

Course book:
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

Additional recommended books:
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

Teaching methods

Lectures at campus
Web based studies
Self studies/tutorials.

Student workload

1 credit is 27 hours
This course is 3 credits x 27h = 81h work.

4 x 2h 30 min lectures (theory) at campus
68 h Individual work + preparations for exam
3h Exam

Further information

The introduction lecture is mandatory.

Content:
The Blood Film and Count (Automated Cell Analysis)
Hemoglobin & Red Cell Indices
Hematocrit & Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Blood Smear (normal findings)
Morphology of normal Blood Cells: Assessing normal Red Blood Cells, White Cells and Platelets

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge in basics of hematology.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading).

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

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

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views.

Written assignments
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignments and shows insufficient knowledge about the topic. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional.

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

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination 03.12 2025
Re-examination 16.01.2026 and 06.03.2026

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

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

Further information

More information is found in Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student
- obtains insights into the profession of a biomedical laboratory scientist
- 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

Content

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

Location and time

Alere, Novia
Beginning of the semester 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass/Fail

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Campus Alere,
Autumn 2025

Materials

Biomedical Sciences : Essential Laboratory Medicine (2012)

Laboratory Management : Quality in Laboratory Diagnosis (2011)

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

GUIDELINES ON THE WEB:
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


Lecture material on Moodle.
Articles and books that can be used for assignments is notified on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Student workload

1 credit = 27h work
3 credit = 81h work

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment and knowledge test must be approved in order to pass the course.

Content scheduling

Mikaela:
Biomedical Laboratory Scientist in Healthcare – A Professional in Clinical Laboratory Work
Career Opportunities
A Versatile Profession
What Does It Take to Be a Biomedical Laboratory Scientist?
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
70 Years of Biomedical Laboratory Science Education

Camilla:

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment must be approved in order to pass the course.

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

Fundamental components of caring science

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Self studies.

Completion alternatives

Examination

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

Organic chemistry
Organic compounds and reactions
Organic substances

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculation tasks and demonstrations.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Examination: 1.12.2025
Re-examination: 12.12.2025 and 16.1.2026

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

3 ECT= 81 h of studies

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5 based on the exam. Assignments must be passed.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

Science theory and evidence-based knowledge
Research approaches
Research process

Location and time

Campus Alere autumn 2025 according to the schedule

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, group discussion and assignments

Exam schedules

Course examination
Re-examination
Written assignments according to schedule

Completion alternatives

Examination

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

Qualitative and quantitative research methods

Location and time

Campus Alere autumn 2025 according to the schedule

Materials

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.

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

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)

Student workload

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

Further information

Additional information on the Moodle platform

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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)

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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.

Assessment criteria, fail (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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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.

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Information on Moodle

Teaching methods

The student
- Has basic understanding in oral and written Swedish
- Is familiar with the main structures of the language and has acquired a basic vocabulary
- Can use Swedish in everyday situations

During the course we will focus on:
- Oral and written exercises
- Swedish everyday vocabulary
- Reading and listening comprehensions
- Grammar/language structures

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

Oral and written exam at the end of the course.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

Oral and written exams
Short essay
Individual oral assignment

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

Grade: pass/fail.
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Assignments dead-line on Moodle

Student workload

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

Further information

More information is found in Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Qualifications

No prerequisite

Further information

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

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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.

Teaching methods

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

Employer connections

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

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

No optional examination form

Student workload

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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/

Qualifications

Theoretical studies
Basic practice courses

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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.

Teaching methods

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

Employer connections

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

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

No optional examination form

Student workload

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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/

Qualifications

Theoretical studies
Basic practice courses

Objective

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

Content

Organic chemistry
Organic compounds and reactions
Organic substances

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculation tasks and demonstrations.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Examination: 1.12.2025
Re-examination: 12.12.2025 and 16.1.2026

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

3 ECT= 81 h of studies

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5 based on the exam. Assignments must be passed.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.

Qualifications

None

Objective

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.

Content

Blood cells, blood-forming organs
Lab tests
Terminology

Location and time

Novia, Vasa
Autumn 2025
Web based learning

Introduction lecture is mandatory.

Materials

Course book:
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

Additional recommended books:
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

Teaching methods

Lectures at campus
Web based studies
Self studies/tutorials.

Student workload

1 credit is 27 hours
This course is 3 credits x 27h = 81h work.

4 x 2h 30 min lectures (theory) at campus
68 h Individual work + preparations for exam
3h Exam

Further information

The introduction lecture is mandatory.

Content:
The Blood Film and Count (Automated Cell Analysis)
Hemoglobin & Red Cell Indices
Hematocrit & Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Blood Smear (normal findings)
Morphology of normal Blood Cells: Assessing normal Red Blood Cells, White Cells and Platelets

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge in basics of hematology.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading).

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

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

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views.

Written assignments
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignments and shows insufficient knowledge about the topic. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional.

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

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Assignments dead-line on Moodle

Student workload

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

Further information

More information is found in Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Qualifications

No prerequisite

Further information

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

Objective

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

Content

Clinical microbiology
Immunology
Pathology

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, assignments and individual studies

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

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

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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)

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required

Objective

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

Content

Science theory and evidence-based knowledge
Research approaches
Research process

Location and time

Campus Alere autumn 2025 according to the schedule

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, group discussion and assignments

Exam schedules

Course examination
Re-examination
Written assignments according to schedule

Completion alternatives

Examination

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

Qualitative and quantitative research methods

Location and time

Campus Alere autumn 2025 according to the schedule

Materials

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.

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

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)

Student workload

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

Further information

Additional information on the Moodle platform

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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)

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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.

Assessment criteria, fail (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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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.

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

General and inorganic chemistry
Basic chemical concepts and chemical reactions

Location and time

Autumn 2025 Alere

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculation tasks and demonstrations.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination 7.11.2025
Re-examination: 12.12.2025 and 16.1.2026 (general re-take dates)

Completion alternatives

Examination

Further information

Additional information on the Moodle platform

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. Online assignments/ calculation exercises must be performed.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignments) have to be passed.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of General and Inorganic Chemistry.

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

Fundamental components of caring science

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Self studies.

Completion alternatives

Examination

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination 03.12 2025
Re-examination 16.01.2026 and 06.03.2026

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

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

Further information

More information is found in Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Qualifications

None

Objective

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.

Content

Cells and cell organelles, structure and function
Terminology

Materials

According to the lecturer's instructions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Campus Alere,
Autumn 2025

Materials

Biomedical Sciences : Essential Laboratory Medicine (2012)

Laboratory Management : Quality in Laboratory Diagnosis (2011)

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

GUIDELINES ON THE WEB:
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


Lecture material on Moodle.
Articles and books that can be used for assignments is notified on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Student workload

1 credit = 27h work
3 credit = 81h work

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment and knowledge test must be approved in order to pass the course.

Content scheduling

Mikaela:
Biomedical Laboratory Scientist in Healthcare – A Professional in Clinical Laboratory Work
Career Opportunities
A Versatile Profession
What Does It Take to Be a Biomedical Laboratory Scientist?
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
70 Years of Biomedical Laboratory Science Education

Camilla:

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment must be approved in order to pass the course.

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student
- obtains insights into the profession of a biomedical laboratory scientist
- 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

Content

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

Location and time

Alere, Novia
Beginning of the semester 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass/Fail

Qualifications

None

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Information on Moodle

Teaching methods

The student
- Has basic understanding in oral and written Swedish
- Is familiar with the main structures of the language and has acquired a basic vocabulary
- Can use Swedish in everyday situations

During the course we will focus on:
- Oral and written exercises
- Swedish everyday vocabulary
- Reading and listening comprehensions
- Grammar/language structures

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

Oral and written exam at the end of the course.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

Oral and written exams
Short essay
Individual oral assignment

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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)

Assessment methods and criteria

Grade: pass/fail.
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025
Weeks 35-36 & 41-51

Materials

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

Moodle

Teaching methods

Clinical laboratory practice

Completion alternatives

Approved practice.
Mandatory participation in practice seminar at the end of practice.
Approved practice assignments.
Approved documentation in Moodle.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Mandatory attendance 100%
Jobiili bookings up to date.
Approved practice assignments.
Documentation: Work certificate and signed working list.
Mandatory attendance at practice seminar.
Approved practice from clinical supervisor and teacher.

Content scheduling

Practice started spring 2025 and continuing autumn 2025.

Clinical practice is 37,5 h / week work at the practice organisation + 2,5 h / week selfstudies.

Practice may include:

3 weeks hematology (1 week coagulation, 1 week blood count analyser, 1 week microscopy)
1 week blood bank
5 weeks chemistry
3 weeks microbiology
2 weeks pathology/histology
2 weeks physiology
2 weeks sample collection (i.e. at a health care center)
1 week EKG

**Depends on what has been done during the spring.

Further information

Course requirements:
Finnish
Swedish
Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 & 2
Organic Chemistry
Cell biology
Biomethodology
Hematological Methodology 1
Biochemical Methodology
Laboratory Methodology 1 & 2
Microbiological Methodology
Clinical Practice: The Basics of Bioanalysis

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Qualifications

Clinical Laboratory Methodology
Basic Swedish
Basic Finnish

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Moodle

Teaching methods

Clinical laboratory practice

Completion alternatives

Approved practice.
Mandatory participation in practice seminar at the end of practice.
Approved practice assignments.
Approved documentation in Moodle.

Content scheduling

8 week of clinical practice (37,5 h / week work at the practice organisation + 2,5 h / week selfstudies).

Further information

Course requirements:
Finnish
Swedish
Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 & 2
Organic Chemistry
Cell biology
Biomethodology
Hematological Methodology 1 & 2
Biochemical Methodology
Laboratory Methodology 1 & 2
Microbiological Methodology
Clinical Practice: The Basics of Bioanalysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Mandatory attendance 100%
Approved practice assignments.
Documentation: Work certificate and signed working list.
Mandatory attendance at practice seminar.
Approved practice from clinical supervisor and teacher.

Qualifications

Clinical Laboratory Methodology
Basic Swedish
Basic Finnish