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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
BBT.INT.802

Orientation and Study Planning, 2–3 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
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
24.08.2026 – 06.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)

Participation in teaching

Blended teaching
31.08.2026 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)

Participation in teaching

Blended teaching
24.08.2026 – 18.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
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.

Independent study

Online or distance self learning
24.08.2026 – 06.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)

Participation in teaching

Blended teaching
24.08.2026 – 18.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)

Participation in teaching

Blended teaching
31.08.2026 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)

Participation in teaching

Contact teaching
01.09.2026 – 10.10.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)