Final project (TAN501L)

The objective of the PhD programme in the Faculty of Odontology is to provide the PhD student with training and insight into the methodology of  research and a comprehensive knowledge of the field of his/her PhD thesis. Furthermore to provide training for preparing and conducting research and publishing its results so as to be able to submit a doctoral thesis of such quality as required by the Faculty. The objective of the PhD Programme is to provide PhD students with training and insight into the methodology of  research and a comprehensive knowledge in the field of their PhD thesis. Furthermore, PhD students are to have training in the preparation and conduct of academic research as well as the publication of research findings so that they will be well prepared to pursue scientific work on an independent basis. Admission Requirements Students who are admitted to the PhD programme must have competed a M.S. degree from the University of Iceland or an equivalent degree or examination. The average mark required for a M.S. degree or equivalent should generally not be under 7,25 (on a scale of 0-10). It is permitted to disregard the minimum mark rule if a student has, e.g., demonstrated his/her academic aptitude and/or qualifications in independent research. PhD candidates with substantial experience in research methodology, who have already completed significant research projects, published scientific papers. or who submit a finished thesis to the faculty are subject to the same rules as other doctoral candidates. A supervisor and a PhD Committee is appointed. The PhD Committee evaluates the experience, research work and published writings of the PhD candidate as partial or even full credit towards a PhD degree. In such an event, the thesis will be treated in accordance with Art. 69 of the Regulations of the University of Iceland.

Final project (TAN501L)

The objective of the PhD programme in the Faculty of Odontology is to provide the PhD student with training and insight into the methodology of  research and a comprehensive knowledge of the field of his/her PhD thesis. Furthermore to provide training for preparing and conducting research and publishing its results so as to be able to submit a doctoral thesis of such quality as required by the Faculty. The objective of the PhD Programme is to provide PhD students with training and insight into the methodology of  research and a comprehensive knowledge in the field of their PhD thesis. Furthermore, PhD students are to have training in the preparation and conduct of academic research as well as the publication of research findings so that they will be well prepared to pursue scientific work on an independent basis. Admission Requirements Students who are admitted to the PhD programme must have competed a M.S. degree from the University of Iceland or an equivalent degree or examination. The average mark required for a M.S. degree or equivalent should generally not be under 7,25 (on a scale of 0-10). It is permitted to disregard the minimum mark rule if a student has, e.g., demonstrated his/her academic aptitude and/or qualifications in independent research. PhD candidates with substantial experience in research methodology, who have already completed significant research projects, published scientific papers. or who submit a finished thesis to the faculty are subject to the same rules as other doctoral candidates. A supervisor and a PhD Committee is appointed. The PhD Committee evaluates the experience, research work and published writings of the PhD candidate as partial or even full credit towards a PhD degree. In such an event, the thesis will be treated in accordance with Art. 69 of the Regulations of the University of Iceland.

Ethics of Science and Research (HSP806F)

The course is intended for postgraduate students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study. The course is taught over a six-week period.

The course is taught 12th January - 16th February on Fridays from 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm.

Description: 
The topics of the course include: Professionalism and the scientist’s responsibilities. Demands for scientific objectivity and the ethics of research. Issues of equality and standards of good practice. Power and science. Conflicts of interest and misconduct in research. Science, academia and industry. Research ethics and ethical decision making.

Objectives: 
In this course, the student gains knowledge about ethical issues in science and research and is trained in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society.

The instruction takes the form of lectures and discussion. The course is viewed as an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about  the topics. Each student (working as a member of a two-person team) gives a presentation according to a plan designed at the beginning of the course, and other students acquaint themselves with the topic as well for the purpose of participating in a teacher-led discussion.