Global Bachelor's and Master's Programmes at Karolinska Institutet 2020-21

Global Bachelor’s & Master’s Programmes IN HE A LT H AND L IF E SCIENC E S

KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET

is one of the world’s leading medical universities.

THE MISSION IS TO

contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education.

GLOBAL PROGRAMMES,

taught in English with an international focus.

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WELCOME TO SWEDEN AND KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET 4 STRONG RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTS AT KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET BACHELOR PROGRAMME 6

Biomedicine 8 MASTER’S PROGRAMMES

Bioentrepreneurship 9 Biomedicine 10 Global Health 11 Health Economics, Policy and Management 12 Health Informatics 13 Molecular Techniques in Life Science 14 Nutrition Science 15 Public Health Sciences – Epidemiology track – Health Promotion and Prevention track 16 Toxicology

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HOW TO APPLY 18

Welcome to

Sweden and Karolinska Institutet Karolinska Institutet is a one-faculty university dedicated solely to the medical and health sciences, with a reputation for top quality research and innovation. We are consistently ranked in the top 50 universities globally and the top 10 medical universities in Europe.

MASTER’S STUDIES FROM TRUE MASTERS

TWO CAMPUSES, ONE UNIVERSITY

Karolinska Institutet offers nine global programmes, taught in English and with an international focus. The programmes proactively incorporate an interactive teaching model that emphasises informal and close contact between students and teachers and facilitates the active participation of students.

Education and research at Karolinska Institutet is mainly conducted on two campuses: the northern Campus Solna and the southern Campus Huddinge. Karolinska Institutet also has an established cooperation with several hospitals in and around Stockholm city.

Teachers divide their time between teaching and conducting research which contributes to keeping them informed of and involved in ongoing developments in their respective fields, making the courses current and cutting edge.

A 15 minute ride with public transport is all it takes to get into the city from either campus. Karolinska Institutet runs its own shuttle bus between the Solna and Huddinge campuses that is free for students and employees and there are bus and metro lines between the campuses and hospitals. A bicycle can also be a good investment.

A master’s degree from Karolinska Institutet will give you a competitive advantage on the global labour market and prepare you for further doctoral studies should you wish to pursue an academic career. Find out more about PhD studies at Karolinska Institutet at ki.se/doctoralpositions.

STUDENT LIFE

THE NOBEL PRIZE

As an addition to the excitements of city life, the student unions at Karolinska Institutet take an active role in the study and leisure environment at the university. As you arrive, orientation activities will help acclimatise you to your new ‘home’.

Since 1901, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.

There are regular opportunities for students to hear and see Nobel laureates in action, by attending their lectures or seminars on campus.

For matters of the body and soul, the Student Health Centre, student gyms and other sport and leisure facilities are open to all students, and there are ecumenical prayer/contemplation rooms on both campuses.

STOCKHOLM AND SWEDEN

Find out more about our student life by visiting ki.se/studentblogs.

Sweden is one of the safest countries in the world and nearly 90% of the population speaks English. Most of Sweden has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The winters can get cold, but the summers equally beautiful and warm.

Stockholm, where Karolinska Institutet is located, is the capital of Sweden and offers a rich history, a bustling cultural life and a thriving business sector, surrounded by plenty of green space and blue water. Stockholm is the largest university city in the Nordic countries and the home of approximately 80 000 students, of which 5 000 are international students.

FUNDING A limited number of scholarships are available to support the tuition fee cost at Karolinska Institutet for international fee-paying students. The application process for the Karolinska Institutet scholarships runs in parallel with the application process for the programmes. The Swedish Institute also offers scholarships.

For further information visit ki.se/masterstudies/scholarships.

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FACTS ON SWEDEN Population: 10 million Average life expectancy: Women 83.7 years, men 79.8 years Languages: Swedish; recognised minority languages: Sami, Finnish, Meänkieli (Tornedalen Finnish), Yiddish, Romani Chib Religion: In practice, Sweden is very secularised.

The Church of Sweden is Evangelical Lutheran and co-exists with many other beliefs Currency: Krona (SEK) Form of government: Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy Parliament: The ‘Riksdag ’, with 349 members in one chamber Published by the Swedish Institute.

More facts can be found at www.sweden.se.

USEFUL LINKS

www.sweden.se www.scholarshipportal.eu www.studyinstockholm.se www.studyinsweden.se

COST OF LIVING IN STOCKHOLM Item

Expenditure

Food

2 200 – 3 000

Accommodation

3 500 – 10 000

Student Union fee, books

200

Local travel

800

Other (insurance, phone, clothing, leisure, etc.)

1 500

Total per month

8 200 – 15 500 SEK

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Strong research environments at Karolinska Institutet

BIOMEDICUM Karolinska Institutet is investing heavily in new buildings to meet future needs of research and education. One example is the Biomedicum, a new ultramodern laboratory building for experimental biomedical research that opens in 2018. Becoming one of Europe’s largest laboratories, it will facilitate the sharing of experiences, ideas and technologies across scientific borders. The investments at Karolinska Institutet is part of the development of the Hagastaden district with a new university hospital, flats and offices.

SciLifeLab The Science for Life Laboratory (SciLife-Lab) on the Karolinska Institutet campus in Solna is a national resource centre for high-throughput bioscience with a focus on genomics, proteomics, bioimaging and bioinformatics.

SciLifeLab was created jointly by the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm University, Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet. The life science industry, academia and healthcare systems all benefit from SciLifeLab thanks to active collaboration, access to advanced instrumentation and programmes for knowledge transfer.

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EPIDEMIOLOGY Sweden is in a unique position for the pursuit of epidemiological research thanks to our long tradition of personal identity numbers, access to national demographic and health registries and uniform provision of high quality healthcare. This enables research to be conducted on very large populations. The world-class resources for epidemiological research available at Karolinska Institutet include the Karolinska Institutet Biobank, longitudinal cohorts such as the Swedish Twin Registry and an expanding expertise in biostatistics. This puts Karolinska Institutet at the forefront of epidemiological research internationally.

BASIC AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH Research at Karolinska Institutet is conducted in 22 departments, most of which are situated within or adjacent to Stockholm’s teaching hospitals. This creates ample opportunities for translational research in which new experimental results are rapidly implemented for the benefit of the patients, and where clinical observations provide a basis for new research ideas.

Research at Karolinska Institutet is very extensive and is conducted in areas such as:

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Cancer and haematology

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Cell, molecular and structural biology

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Circulation and respiration

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Developmental biology, stem cells, reproductive, regenerative and reparative medicine

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Endocrinology and metabolism

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Epidemiology and public health

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Health care sciences

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Immunology, infection, inflammation and microbiology

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Neuroscience, psychiatry and behavioural science

Bachelor’s Programme in

Biomedicine “I chose KI because it is a university that offers a plethora of opportunities for me to carry on working in the field of research in the future.”

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he Bachelor’s programme in Biomedicine gives you extensive knowledge of the biology and pathology of the human body, with understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying major global diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, allergies, infections and dementia, as well as knowledge of their diagnosis and treatment. You will be trained in an active research environment and have contact with the front-line of biomedical and clinically oriented research through lectures, seminars, laboratory practices and projects. As biomedicine is an international subject and has an international work arena, students are encouraged to study part of the programme at one of our international partner universities.

Many Bachelor’s students, with their solid base in biomedicine, continue into our Master’s programmes in Biomedicine, Toxicology or Bioentrepreneurship, from which they carry on into research careers within academia or the private sector or into management positions in the life science industry.

NISHI DAVE,

current student from India/Belgium

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

YEAR 1

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• General requirements for university studies in Sweden (completed post-16 upper secondary/high school education)

• Introduction to Biomedical Science • General and Organic Chemistry • Cell-, stem cell and developmental biology • Biochemistry • Genetics, genomics and functional genomics • Chemical biology

• Molecular medicine - oncology • Molecular medicine – cardiometabolic and infectious diseases

• Specific course prerequisites equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary level courses Biology 2, Chemistry 2, Mathematics 4.

• Proficiency in English (equivalent to Swedish course English 6/English B) Please see ki.se/application and universityadmissions.se for further information about entry requirements and key dates for applying.

YEAR 2

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Biostatistics Tissue Biology Immunology and microbiology Neuroscience Physiology Pathology Pharmacology and toxicology The life science industry

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Alternative 1:

• Degree Project in Biomedicine Alternative 2:

• Degree Project in Biomedicine • Elective Course(s)

TUITION FEE

180 000 SEK/year PROGRAMME CONTACT

Programme Director Jonas Sundbäck, jonas.sundback@ki.se For questions regarding admission please contact ki.se/contact-admissions

Master’s Programme in

Bioentrepreneurship A new discipline in demand

”The programme requires teamwork, responsibility and presence, something I believe will prepare me for my professional life.”

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ioentrepreneurship is a field of study which combines social sciences, biomedicine, natural sciences and technology with innovation processes. The programme focuses on strategic and operative issues in the life science industry, and will give you a deeper understanding of the processes and strategies needed to lead a successful project or company in this knowledge-intensive sector. A key concept within this programme is the application of knowledge in a business setting. Therefore, the courses use authentic cases to learn from and many of the lecturers are experienced business leaders who share their knowledge and expertise with their students. The programme also includes two internship periods that will give you valuable practical knowledge and insights as well as a professional network that will provide a head start in your future career.

ANDREA AVILES,

current student from Puerto Rico

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SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

YEAR 1

• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in medicine, health care, biomedicine, biotechnology, biology, chemistry or technology.

• Theory in Bioentrepreneurship • Industrial Management • Communication in Bioentrepreneurship 1 • Project management - Theory • Market Analysis • Strategic Management Control • Product Development in Life Sciences • Communication in Bioentrepreneurship 2 • Elective Course • Practical Placement 1

• Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be documented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

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Marketing and Sales in Life Sciences Business Development Practical Placement 2 Degree Project

TUITION FEE

180 000 SEK /year PROGRAMME CONTACT

Programme Director Madelen Lek, madelen.lek@ki.se For questions regarding admission please contact ki.se/contact-admissions

Master’s Programme in

Biomedicine Study in the midst of top research

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he programme will give you extensive contemporary knowledge of and a strong foundation for independent work within molecular medicine. A large focus lies on developing skills in scientific communication. You will be trained to address questions on mechanisms and therapeutic strategies, and develop an understanding of leading methodologies for studying common diseases such as infections, cancer and metabolic and neurological disorders. You have the opportunity to conduct three separate projects in three different laboratories, which will give you valuable insights into research work. It is important for applicants to be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of human physiology/pathophysiology and biostatistics.

“Through this Biomedicine master degree, I’ll have my research skills improved.”

The programme is developed by experienced scientists, and is based on work conducted in research laboratories at Karolinska Institutet, one of the world’s leading universities in the biomedical field. Many master’s students continue their studies in these laboratories.

As a matter of fact, up to 70% of Karolinska Institutet’s biomedicine master’s students continue on to doctoral studies after graduation.

CHARLES ZHANG,

current student from China

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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YEAR 2

• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in biomedicine, biotechnology, cellular and molecular biology or medicine.

• Applied communication in biomedicine 1 including philosophy of science and bioethics • Frontiers in translational medicine • Applied communication in bio­ medicine 2 • Laboratory animal science • Biostatistics • Bioinformatics • Elective course or project

• Elective courses: Frontiers in biomedicine • Research project • Applied communication in bio­medicine 3 and 4 • Degree project

• Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be documented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

TUITION FEE

200 000 SEK /year PROGRAMME CONTACT

Programme Director Rachel Fisher, rachel.fisher@ki.se For questions regarding admission please contact ki.se/contact-admissions

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Master’s Programme in

Global Health Health challenges have no borders

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lobal health combines knowledge and expertise from various disciplines including public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, sociology, anthropology, and environmental and political sciences. The subject area provides a platform for research, education and information about the health challenges the world is facing, particularly population groups burdened by poverty. The programme at Karolinska Institutet follows this approach and focuses on how research can contribute to meet these challenges.

As the requirement for knowledge on global health has increased in many working environments, this master’s programme will not only help graduates to open doors internationally, it will also provide them with the skills needed to work at local level.

“The course is designed to mimic real-life circumstances.”

Global health is a strong research field at Karolinska Institutet, and students in the programme will early on be involved and collaborating face-to-face with researchers from various research groups. Although students may come from a variety of countries and professional backgrounds, they all have one thing in common: a drive and passion for the subject area of study and the motivation to work towards making a difference in reducing the global burden of diseases, injuries, and ill-health. Graduates can expect careers in both the public and private sectors, as well as in non-governmental organisations and academic institutions.

RAHEL ODONDE,

graduate 2018 from the United Kingdom

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits.

• Global health • Research methodology • Health policy, management and economics • Infectious diseases - a challenge to global health

• Maternal and child health in a global perspective • Non-communicable diseases, injuries, natural emergencies and conflicts in a global health perspective • Degree project

• Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be documented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

TUITION FEE

180 000 SEK /year PROGRAMME CONTACT

Programme Director Asli Kulane, asli.kulane@ki.se For questions regarding admission please contact ki.se/contact-admissions

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Master’s Programme in

Health Economics, Policy and Management Managing the health care sector

“I believe that this degree will be the definitive component for my future role in the industry.”

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he field of health economics, policy and management gives students an insight into both local and global public health challenges, with the overall aim of helping to improve the health of the world’s populations. This programme provides an opportunity to develop theoretical and practical skills for analysing health and health care issues on an organisational and policy level. The objectives of this track is to give you a solid base for a career in the healthcare and pharmaceutical fields, enhance your existing set of health economics, management and policy skills, and help you gain theoretical and conceptual understanding of the function of the health sector. The acquired tools will enable you to successfully work within one of the fastest growing fields in the world. You will have a variety of career opportunities after graduation, the track acting as a stepping stone into the public and private health sectors and preparing you for a role as a health economist, manager

RAHUL KANJILIMADOM,

current student from India

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

YEAR 1

• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in public health science, healthcare or other relevant social sciences subject area.

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• Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be documented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

Introduction to public health sciences Health economics Health systems and policy Planning for health Basic epidemiology and statistics I Health outcomes measurement Economic evaluation of health care programmes • Health and medical care management YEAR 2

• Statistics II • Advanced course in Health systems and policy • Advanced course in Health economics

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• Advanced course in Health and medical care management • Science – theory, practice and ethics • Degree project TUITION FEE

180 000 SEK /year PROGRAMME CONTACT

Programme Director Niklas Zethraeus, niklas.zethraeus@ki.se For questions regarding admission please contact ki.se/contact-admissions

Master’s Programme in

Health Informatics Improve modern healthcare

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“Studying Health Informatics motivates me in developing strategic ways to increase the quality of healthcare, make it safer, and accessible for all.”

he Health Informatics programme will suit you if you have a keen interest in information technology (IT) and want to apply this to the medical or healthcare fields. You will learn methods to make healthcare safer, more efficient and of higher quality through computer based information and knowledge management, and as a graduate you will help create new solutions to increase patient safety and satisfaction, and ensure that healthcare support systems run as smoothly as possible.

We welcome students with both technical and medical backgrounds, and you can expect to create synergy by working together and learning from each other’s disciplines. You will get an early exposure to your future workplaces through practical case studies, study visits to companies and clinical guest lecturers as well as a proximity to leading research in the field. A health informatician’s unique interdisciplinary expertise will make you particularly suited to assume a coordinating and bridging role between healthcare and IT. Depending on your previous background, you can expect a career as a project manager, IT manager, clinical informatician, system developer or researcher after graduation.

WINNER NG,

current student from Indonesia

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in healthcare, biomedicine, medical technology, computer and systems sciences, informatics or equivalent field.

• Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be documented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

YEAR 1

• Health informatics needs, objectives and limitations • Supplementary courses in computer and systems science or Basic medical science and Health care organization and management • Computer applications in health care and biomedicine • User needs, requirements engineering and evaluation • Standardisation within health informatics • Data science for health informatics • Scientific research methods

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YEAR 2

• Project management and tools for health informatics • Current research and trends in health informatics • Introduction to information security or Entrepreneurship • Degree project in Health informatics TUITION FEE

165 000 SEK /year PROGRAMME CONTACT

Programme Director Nadia Davoody, nadia.davoody@ki.se For questions regarding admission please contact ki.se/contact-admissions

Master’s Programme in

Molecular Techniques in Life Science

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ur understanding of the human body on a molecular level has in recent years advanced dramatically, and has led to the development of a number of new therapies and diagnostic tools for the effective treatment of diseases. The mission of the Master’s programme in Molecular Techniques in Life Science is to prepare students for a professional research career in this area – to advance the fundamental understanding of the human body and its diseases on a molecular level, or use the knowledge to develop novel diagnostic tools and treatments.

“I find research very exciting and that’s one of the reasons I chose KI and a Master’s oriented to research.”

The programme is a unique collaboration between Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University, in the environment of Science for Life Laboratory, Stockholm. The students will receive a comprehensive education in life science emphasising cutting-edge methods in bioinformatic analysis of big data, combined with state-of-the-art techniques used in modern “high throughput” molecular biology and how to translate biological findings into diagnostic tools and novel treatments.

INÉS RIVERO GARCÍA ,

current student from Spain

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree, corresponding to 180 ECTS credits, including courses in: - Life science, e.g. courses in cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology or gene technology/molecular biology corresponding to a total of at least 20 ECTS credits.

-Theoretical mathematics corresponding to at least 10 ECTS credits • Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be documented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

• Specific requirements stated at kth.se/ molecular-techniques YEAR 1

The first year contains advanced level courses in genetics, biophysical chemistry, and translational medicine, as well as the foundations of bioinformatics and comparative genomics. There is also a project course. All three universities offer courses during the first year, with an emphasis on Karolinska Institutet (autumn semester) and Stockholm University (spring semester).

YEAR 2

The second year offers courses in applied gene technology, proteomics, drug design, and bioinformatics analysis of

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large-scale data. There is also a project course. Most courses during the fall semester are offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology. During the spring semester, the individual degree project is performed.

TUITION FEE

200 000 SEK/year PROGRAMME CONTACT

For more information about the programme and its outline, please contact Lars-Arne Haldosén, Lars-arne.Haldosen@ki.se.

For information and questions regarding admission please see kth.se/molecular-techniques

Master’s Programme in

Nutrition Science Pursuing sustainable future health for all

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hroughout history there has been many claims regarding the role of diet on our health.

During more recent decades, there has been a tremendous development in the field and the nutritional knowledge has increased substantially. The Master’s Programme in Nutrition Science aims to increase the student’s skills in working independently in the field of nutrition on scientific grounds. Areas covered in the first semester of the programme include how different types of studies contribute to the knowledge which forms the basis for diet and physical activity recommendations, while also considering sustainability aspects. In-depth knowledge of molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying the impact of diet on the organism is also included.

Assessment methodology for dietary intake, physical activity and fitness, focusing on understanding the validity, applicability and evaluation of the results is also dealt with. Methods for preventing disease and promoting healthy dietary habits and physical activity, e.g. by using internet and mobile phone technology, are also covered in the first part of the programme. Global perspectives and comparisons are included in all courses.

“Doing my Master’s at KI was an easy choice.”

The second semester consists of a degree project comprised of 30 credits. Here the student has the opportunity to choose a project to study in-depth, depending on his or her background and interest, in various fields of nutritional research. For example, the project can be molecular, physiological, clinical, epidemiological or public health-oriented.

DASHA SHVAIKOVSKAYA ,

current student from Estonia

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in biomedicine, cellular and molecular biology, pharmaceutics, medicine, nutrition.

• Scientific basis of nutrition science • Recommendations and sustainability • Molecular mechanisms between diet and health • Assessment methods and evaluation • Diet and physical activity - interventions, e-health and m-health

• Degree project

• Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be documented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

TUITION FEE

200 000 SEK /year PROGRAMME CONTACT

Programme Director Magdalena Rosell, magdalena.rosell@ki.se For questions regarding admission please contact ki.se/contact-admissions

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Master’s Programme in

Public Health Sciences – Specialization Public Health Epidemiology – Specialization Health Promotion and Prevention

Analytic tools for a global context

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he Master’s programme in Public Health Sciences offers you the possibility to develop a scientific approach and a good theoretical understanding of Public Health Sciences as well as for the chosen specialization in Public Health Epidemiology or Health Promotion and Prevention.

“The Public Health programme perfectly fits my needs. I hope to contribute to diminishing the global disease burden in the future.”

Both tracks provide advanced studies in epidemiology, biostatistics as well as methods outcome evaluation of interventions. Common courses also include concepts and theories in Public Health Sciences, qualitative approaches and project management. The track in Public Health Epidemiology has a further focus on applied epidemiology in order to develop the skills to describe, analyse and reflect upon a variety of public health issues and to critically review epidemiological studies. For the track in Health Promotion and Prevention the emphasis lies on applying methods for health promotion and preventive actions in order to develop skills in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating health interventions at both individual and structural levels.

Graduates are well prepared for several positions in the private and public sectors, particularly with authorities responsible for environmental and health issues, both in Sweden and abroad. The programme provides a solid foundation for graduates wishing to continue with studies at doctoral level (PhD).

ALEKSANDRA KANINA ,

current student from Russia

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in public health sciences, healthcare or other relevant social sciences subject area.

• Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be documented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

YEAR 1

• Public health sciences – concepts and theories • Methods for studying the distribution of health

• Biostatistics • Collecting and organizing epidemiological data • Theory of Science • Applied epidemiology 1 / Introduction to planning and programe development * • Epidemiological methods for studying determinants of health • Biostatistics 2 • Qualitative methods YEAR 2

• Project Management • Systematic Review and meta-analysis / Theories and methods for implementation and evaluation * • Epidemiological methods for outcome

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evaluation of public health interventions • Applied epidemiology 2 / Applied health promotion and prevention * • Degree project in Public Health Sciences TUITION FEE

180 000 SEK /year PROGRAMME CONTACT

Programme Director Jette Möller, jette.moller@ki.se For questions regarding admission please contact ki.se/contact-admissions * Track specific courses Public Health Epidemiology/ Health Promotion and Prevention.

Master’s Programme in

Toxicology A unique cohesive focus

“The close connection between students and professors and the international environment made me feel very welcome.”

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he Master’s Programme in Toxicology at the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) within Karolinska Institutet, has evolved since 1976, when it was one of the first toxicology programmes to be offered in the world. The programme is unique in its cohesive focus on toxicology and health. Studying toxicology is a way of learning how to understand various mechanisms of toxicity and how to assess health risks associated with the use of chemicals in our daily life. Knowledge and training in toxicology will give you the opportunity to contribute to a future promoting safe and sustainable chemical, pesticide and drug use.

The programme has an emphasis on toxicological testing and research, modes of action, and health risk/ safety assessment using problem-based learning and real-life cases. The programme utilises its close connection with high-quality research and risk assessment work, and collaborates with the private sector, national authorities, as well as with scientists at departments within and outside Karolinska Institutet.

JIEHYUN CHOI,

graduate student 2019 from the Netherlands

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

YEAR 1

• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in biomedicine, biology, cellular and molecular biology, pharmaceutics, chemistry, medicine, nutrition or biotechnology.

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• Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be documented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

Principles of toxicology Target organ toxicology Histopathology and clinical pathology Laboratory animal science Applications of methods in toxicological research • Health risk assessment YEAR 2

• Global toxicology in a sustainable society • Regulatory toxicity testing • Elective courses

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• Degree project in toxicology or • Project work or elective courses • Degree project in toxicology TUITION FEE

200 000 SEK /year PROGRAMME CONTACT

Programme Director Annika Hanberg, annika.hanberg@ki.se For questions regarding admission please contact ki.se/contact-admissions

How to apply You apply online at the Swedish national application website universityadmissions.se between mid-October to mid-January. Selection results are usually published late in March or early in April.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH You can demonstrate that you meet the English language requirement through certain upper secondary (high school) studies, certain university studies or an internationally recognised English test.

1. Find a Global Master’s Programme of your choice!

2. Check that you meet the specific entry requirements outlined by each programme in this folder or on their programme pages at ki.se/ masterstudies.

The minimum test results for some common tests are: • TOEFL Internet based test (iBT): A total score of 90 and 20 on written test (TWE).

3. Read the detailed instructions on the selection procedure and find key dates at ki.se/application.

• IELTS (Academic): An overall mark of 6,5 and

4. Apply online at universityadmissions.se and read the instructions on how to certify your documents.

no band less than 5,5.

5. Pay the application fee of 900 SEK (if this applies to you)

Aapplicants – some university or upper secondary studies are also sufficient. Please see ki.se/application for further information.

6. Submit your application package to University Admissions in Sweden. It must arrive before the application deadline!

SCHOLARSHIPS KI has a small scholarship scheme covering tuition fees for our Master’s applicants, based on merits and awarded to a few excellent students each year. To find out more about this and other scholarship opportunities, please see ki.se/scholarships.

7. Follow your application online by logging in to your account at universityadmissions.se. The selection results will also be published there.

For complete instructions we advise you to read the information at ki.se/application and the application website universityadmissions.se.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S APPLICANTS Before you apply you should make sure that you meet the requirements. You need a bachelor’s degree or a professional degree from an internationally recognized university, equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits (ECTS). For most of our programmes, your degree must be related to the field of study. You can find the requirements under each programme description.

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JOIN THE TRADITION OF FUTURE BREAKTHROUGHS As you enter the campuses at Karolinska Institutet, you are putting your feet on historic ground. Karolinska Institutet is a place of scientific breakthroughs and Nobel Prize laureates, yet a dynamic institution setting itself up for the methodology needed for future success. Possibly with you as part of the team.

Originally created for training army field surgeons 200 years ago, Karolinska Institutet now serves as a first-class greenhouse for a new type of force, the brightest and most creative group of medical entrepreneurs, doctors and scientists around. A force to be reckoned with.

Since the beginning of the 1900s, Karolinska Institutet has been assigned to elect the laureates of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Even though this task is hugely impor-

tant, electing new talent to train with us is equally thrilling.

Honestly – it is the not-yet discovered solutions that make us tick, and we hope the same goes for you.

So, how does it sound to be present as the focus of medical research shifts from curing to preventing? From treatment to completely ending illness and disease? Our aim is to train students who are inquisitive. Because even though we recently celebrated our 200 year anniversary, the aim is at the centuries to come. Well grounded in a long tradition of scientific trail-blazing, Karolinska Institutet will always be about what you achieve tomorrow. Maybe this is why we rank among the best. The research landscape is being re-drawn. Wouldn’t it be nice to hold the pen?

For further information visit ki.se/masterstudies Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@ki.se if you have questions about entry requirements or application procedures.