•   Degree Project 1 VÅV22EX01-3004 25.08.2025-07.11.2025  3 credits  (UBM23D-V, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    Student:
    - can independently produce a work plan for their degree project based on the needs or problems of healthy or sick individuals and / or groups, alternatively evidence-based care or teaching in health care for individuals and small groups at care facilities or in the community
    - can assess research ethics aspects in their degree project
    Prerequisites
    VÅV22IN01 Introduction to Academic Studies and Communication
    VÅV22GV01/BM22GV01/HVV22GV01 The Profession of Nurse, The Profession of Nurse and Midwife, The Profession of Nurse and Public Health Nurse

    The course VÅV22UV01 Research Methodology and Care Theory must be completed in parallel with VÅV22EX01 Thesis 1.
    Content of the study unit
    The research process
    Work plan
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    The plan does not follow the above mentioned criteria and does not include what is suggested above.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Anita Wikberg

    Learning material

    According to the topic of thesis.
    See also literature in method course.
    For inspiration to find a title:
    Lundgren, I., Blix, E., Gottfredsdóttir, H., Wikberg, A. & Aagaard Nohr, E. (Eds.) 2022. Theories and perspectives for midwifery - a Nordic view. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
    Oscarsson M. & Gerorgsson S. (red.). (2021). Etik för barnmorskor. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

    Learning methods

    An introduction lecture to the course will be held. The course is mainly done as selfdirected studies with possibility to group supervision.
    Submission of the plan for the thesis is the examination.

    The content of the work plan for thesis:
    Novia titlepage
    Table of content
    Introduction
    Background (description of the topic, at least 5 scientific studies)
    Aim and problem definition
    Method (data collection based on 2 references/ sources 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
    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 and motivation of studying it.
    4. Background should be 3 – 5 p and divided into chapters, where there is a description of concepts and the topic or field of study. In the background you also describe the previous research done on this topic or field of study.
    5. Aim and problem definition can be short about ½ p.
    6. The method can be described on 1-3 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 Board on Research Integrity TENK home page. (tenk.fi)
    8. Time plan should estimate how the thesis project proceeds. Please do a realistic plan writing something for each month and write it also in your calender.
    9. Works cited according to instructions for writing a thesis at Novia

    Submit manuscript on Moodle

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    For an approved Thesis plan the requirements stipulated above should fulfilled.
    The plan fulfills the above stipulated requirements = GK, which mean PASS

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    25.08.2025 - 07.11.2025

    Enrollment date range

    02.07.2024 - 31.07.2024

    Group(s)
    • UBM23D-V
    • UHV23D-V
    Seats

    20 - 30

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Anita Wikberg

    Additional information

    Start well in advance!

    Individual feedback after submitting the plan.

    Read the implementation and the practical guide and other information available in Moodle.

    You can do this individually or together, but note that if you for example are two students then the amount of work need to reflect a double amount of work.

    AI is not allowed to be used.

    The final thesis will be checked for plagiarism.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing, Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing, Degree Programme in Midwifery

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    1.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Validation according to Novia general instructions
    Accepted plan för the thesis. Evaluated as pass or fail.
    Taking part in individual feedback session online.

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    The thesis can be ordered but this is not necessary.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Group supervision
    Submission in October 2025.
    Feedback per work

    Timing and attendance

    May to October 2025
    Alere, Novia

    Internationa connections

    -

    Student's schedule and workload

    The course is 3 credits which is equivalent to about 80 h work for the student out of which 8 are scheduled, the rest is individual work. No seminar. See time table.

    Content scheduling

    Individual planning is part of the process

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    The plan does not follow the above mentioned criteria and does not include what is suggested above.