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HL202X Degree Project in Medical Engineering, Second Cycle 30.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus HL202X (Spring 2020–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HL202X (Spring 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

To meet the requirements for a master degree the thesis should be part of a deeper study at advanced level in the main field. This means that the thesis must be completed in the main field of study. The work can be carried out at KTH or externally. The student is supervised during the work by supervisors at KTH and for external projects also by a supervisor at the site where the work is done.

Intended learning outcomes

  • After the course the student should:
    be able to apply relevant knowledge and skills acquired during the education to a given problem
  • within established limits, and with limited information, be able to independently analyze and discuss complex issues and deal with major problems at advanced level within the main field
  • demonstrate ability to reflect upon and critically review own and others' scientific achievements
  • be able to document and present the work with high demands on structure, formality and language processing
  • demonstrate an ability to identify the need for further knowledge and take responsibility for developing own knowledge

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

At least 60 credits in the Master´s program must be completed, including 30 credits of specialization at the advanced level in the main field.

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • XUPP - Examination Question, 30.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Planning and execution of work according to plan, written report and oral presentation (XUPP; 30hp)

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CBH/Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering, Medical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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