Orientation and Study Planning, 2–3 cr

Tampere University

Description
Completion options

Teaching periods

Course code

BBT.INT.802

Language of learning

English

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Other studies

Grading scale

Pass-Fail

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Catarina Ståhle-Nieminen

Responsible teacher:

Susanna Valanne

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %

Coordinating organisation

MET Studies 100 %

Content

Core content

Finnish way of studying
Using Tampere University library
Structure of studies/personal study plan
Finnish culture and cultural differences
Employment opportunities in Finland
Awareness of skills needed for career planning
Ethical considerations in studying and research

The laboratory module introduces basic laboratory skills needed in biomedical technology and engineering laboratories. The module includes skills to conduct basic laboratory measurements and how to report their results in academic format.

Learning outcomes

Studies that include this course

Completion option 1

Completion method 1: In order to complete the course the student is required to attend the sessions organised by the degree programme, the centrally organised joint lectures and the library module, and to complete a personal study plan together with a supervising teacher.

All parts of the completion option are compulsory.

Independent study

Online or distance self learning

Online teaching (English)

24.08.2026 – 06.12.2026

Participation in teaching

Blended teaching

Lectures (English)

31.08.2026 – 31.05.2027

Participation in teaching

Blended teaching

Lectures (English)

24.08.2026 – 18.12.2026

Completion option 2

Completion method 2: This option is compulsory for students of Cell Technology and Molecular Biology specializations. To complete the course the student is required to attend the sessions organised by the degree programme, including the laboratory module, as well as centrally the organised joint lectures library module, and to complete a personal study plan together with a supervising teacher.

All parts of the completion option are compulsory.