Period
Semester 2, April 2018 till June 2018.
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree and admission to Master Vitality & Ageing with at least passed two of the three following courses: BVA, OI and OAS.
Description
In this internship of 10 weeks the student will perform a research project in the field of vitality and ageing. In order to achieve the objectives, the student familiarises him/herself with the existing knowledge in the field to which the research or policy question pertains. He/she carries out individual research in order to obtain answers to the questions and participates as a member of the team of the department (university or organisation), also in consultations and in work discussions.
Course objectives
The student:
is able to apply and describe qualitative or quantitative techniques, analyses or designs
is able to draw up a scientific hypothesis, design and write a scientifically sound research plan and to evaluate this plan using peer review of fellow students and/or researchers
is able to acquire knowledge and understanding independently and efficiently for the purpose of his/her own research or health care policy analysis through independent study of specialist literature written in English
is able to work on new insights and to develop novel approaches
is able and aware of the necessity to keep abreast of relevant developments in the field of his/her project subject, and is able to assess where and in which way he/she can contribute to this field
is able to clearly articulate and layout his/her own research findings, (clinical) ideas or health care policy analysis with well-thought through arguments
is able to judge relevance of the research results, to what extent the research results can be implemented and translated into health care practice or policy.
is able to cooperate in the working group and is aware of his/her role in the group
Mode of instruction
Internship, mentored by supervisor. Tutor group sessions.
Assessment method
Interim assessment: during the comeback days students discuss their progress in their internship.
Final assessment: the student is assessed on the following aspects:
Internship assessment (knowledge, skills, independence, originality, scientific quality, social skills, motivation) as summarised in final internship assessment form
Thesis: written report (scientific content; scientific writing skills)
Thesis talks: oral presentation for the department (content/structure, presentation skills), and for a lay audience (closing ceremony)
More information will be published on blackboard.