Finnish for Biomedical Laboratory Science StudentsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand and use key Finnish terminology related to biomedical laboratory science.
- Communicate effectively in Finnish in typical professional situations, such as patient encounters and workplace discussions.
- Read and comprehend written materials relevant to laboratory work (e.g., instructions, reports, and safety guidelines).
- Write short, profession-related texts in Finnish, such as documentation or brief messages.
- Strengthen their overall confidence in using Finnish in their studies and future work environments.

Content

This course is designed for biomedical laboratory science students who already have some knowledge of Finnish and wish to further improve their language skills in a professional context. The course focuses on Finnish language use in biomedical laboratory settings, including key terminology, patient interaction, and workplace communication. Through practical exercises and field-specific vocabulary, students will strengthen their ability to communicate clearly and appropriately in both written and spoken Finnish within their future profession.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course, the student must:
- Complete all required assignments and activities in Moodle by the given deadlines.
- Demonstrate sufficient understanding of key Finnish vocabulary and expressions related to biomedical laboratory work.
- Show the ability to use Finnish appropriately in typical professional situations through written tasks and/or quizzes.
- Reach the minimum required score in self-assessment tests and comprehension exercises.
- Participate in any mandatory reflection or summary task at the end of the course (if applicable).

Failure to meet these criteria will result in a fail (hylätty).