Scientific integrity and documentary skills

As a student at the University of Fribourg, you must comply with the University's Directive on Scientific Integrity. When writing papers, it is therefore essential that you cite your sources and contributions to the work correctly.

Since the academic year 2025-2026, the Faculty of Science and Medicine offers two courses on documentary skills and scientific integrity, which are compulsory for most students:

Course 1: Basic orientation and research in the library

Mandatory for: All students starting in a study programme (major, minor) at the Faculty of Science and Medicine, starting AS2025.

Format: Series of short videos available on Moodle, followed by a multiple-choice quiz. Once you have completed this, you will need to sign and submit a scientific integrity form.

When: First semester of study. You must complete the course and submit the form in order to be able to view your exam results on MyUnifr.

Course 2: Systematic research and document management

Mandatory for: All students pursuing a major in a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science or Specialised Master of Science programme at the Faculty of Science and Medicine, start AS2025.

Format: Two 45-minute in-person classes offered each semester in multiple languages. Individual homework assignment (approximately 90 minutes of work).

When: Before or during your Bachelor's or Master's thesis. You must complete the course in order to be able to validate your thesis.

Notes:

• These courses are compulsory only for students who began their studies at the Faculty of Science and Medicine in Autumn semester 2025 or later.
• Students in exchange programmes need only sign the form, which can be requested from scimed@unifr.ch.