Thesis in a lower university degree (Bachelor’s thesis)
The Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy includes a thesis (Bachelor’s thesis in Pharmacy) with a scope of eight (8) ECTS credits. The Bachelor’s degrees in Science and Health Sciences include a Bachelor’s thesis with a scope of 6–10 ECTS, as specified in the curriculum.
The Bachelor’s degrees in Dentistry and Medicine include a thesis with a scope of six (6) ECTS.
In addition to a literature-based component, the thesis may include an experimental part. The experimental component may be completed as part of a research project, in which the student’s independent contribution must be clearly demonstrated and assessed. The thesis is completed independently by the student.
The Bachelor’s thesis is assessed by at least one person who holds a higher university degree (i.e. a Master’s degree).
Thesis in a higher university degree (Master’s thesis)
The advanced studies of a major subject in a higher university degree, or a corresponding entity or degree programme, include a thesis with a scope of at least 20 and no more than 40 ECTS credits, as defined in the curriculum. The purpose of the Master’s thesis is to demonstrate the student’s ability in scientific thinking, mastery of research methods, familiarity with the thesis topic, and skills in scientific communication.
Master’s theses and advanced studies theses are public documents. They are published in the university library according to the publication method chosen by the student—either as open access or as a restricted-access thesis available only at campus libraries.
The thesis typically includes, in addition to a literature-based component, an experimental part. The experimental component may be completed as part of a research project, in which the student’s independent contribution must be clearly demonstrated and assessed. The thesis is completed independently by the student.
In accordance with a decision by the head of department/institute/school, the thesis is assessed by the supervisor together with at least one person who holds a higher university degree. Any deviation from this procedure must be justified and confirmed by the person responsible for the academic subject.