Global Masters Programmes in medicine and health sciences

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Global Master’s Programmes

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Its mission is to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education.

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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 5 medical universities in Europe.

Master’s studies from true masters

Karolinska Institutet offers seven Global Master’s Programmes, taught in English and with an international focus. The pro-grammes proactively incorporate an interactive teaching model that emphasises informal and close contact between students and teachers and facilitates the active participation of students.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 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.

Two campuses, one university

Education and research at Karolinska Institutet is mainly conducted on two campuses: Solna to the north and Huddinge to the south. Karolinska Institutet also has an established coop-eration with several hospitals in and around Stockholm city. 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 bike can also be a good investment.

The Nobel Prize

Since 1901, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has se-lected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine. There are regular opportunities for students to hear and see Nobel laure-ates in action, by attending their lectures or seminars on campus.

Stockholm and Sweden

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 capi-tal of Sweden and offers comfort and convenience: good public transport, history, culture, and business, surrounded by plenty of green space and blue water. Stockholm is also the largest univer-sity 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 tu-ition 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. Find out more at ki.se/masterstudies. The Swedish Institute also offers scholarships. For further information on these, visit www.si.se.

Student life

As an addition to the excitements of the bustling 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’, and there will be an international student desk to help you further throughout the semester. The Student Affairs Office can support you in the process of finding accommodation. 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.

2 years, 120 credits


1 year, 60 credits

2 years, 120 creditsjoint programme with Stockholm University

2 years, 120 credits, distance learning, web based, halftime



Bioentrepreneurship

Biomedicine

Global Health

Health Informatics

Medical Education

Public Health Sciences

Toxicology

For whom?

This programme is aimed at students with a background in medicine, natural sciences or technology. The programme is interdisciplinary and the core courses all revolve around the central themes of how to manage and develop life science companies and projects. These core courses will be coupled with courses in general management and business.

A key concept within this programme is the application of knowledge in the real world. Therefore, the courses use real cases to learn from and many of the lecturers are experienced business leaders who share their knowledge and expertise with their students.

A solid foundation for a future career

The programme focuses on strategic and operative issues in the biomedical industry, and gives students in-depth knowledge of the processes and strategies needed to lead a successful project or company in this highly knowledge-intensive sector. As a key part of the programme, the students spend two internship periods at biomedical companies, public authorities, patent offices, university-based tech transfer units, venture capital firms, or other relevant organisations in Sweden or abroad. These experiences will give the student valuable knowledge and insights as well as networks that will provide a head start for the students’ future careers.

The programme provides a solid foundation for a career in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, medtech or other related industries, in consultancy firms or within specialist fields such as business development or patents, in venture capital or in biomedical industry trade associations.

Bioentrepreneurship is a relatively new field of study which combines social sciences, biomedicine, natural sciences and technology with innovation processes.

Why study Bioentrepreneurship at Karolinska Institutet?

• In the rapidly developing life science industry, there is an urgent need for people who combine business knowledge with the understanding of science and technology.

• Focus on real life issues, cases and internships gives you experience and networks that will enhance your future career.

• As a bioentrepreneur you will help bridge the gap between research and the public and private sectors.

Specific entry requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in medicine, biomedicine, biotechnology, biology, chemistry or technology.• Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be docu- mented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.

Applicants from ChinaApplicants need a 4-year bachelor’s degree to meet the general requirement. Applicants must submit a bachelor degree certifi-cate, a certificate of graduation, and transcripts (for each year of study). All documents should be in Chinese, and in officially certified translations.

Applicants from IndiaApplicants with a degree in medicine, pharmacy, science, engineering, computer science, computer applications, or technology, are exempted from submitting an English language proficiency test. Please note that college-issued mark sheets/transcripts will not be accepted unless they are from an autonomous Indian college.

For further information about requirements and application procedures visit ki.se/masterstudies.

Semester 1

• Industrial management.• Project management: Leadership and control.• Behavioral management and control.• Entrepreneurship in the life of science.

Semester 2

• Development of products in the biomedical industry.• Market analysis.• Business development.• Practical placement 1.

Semester 3

• Management consulting.• Integration of science, technology and business.• Practical placement 2.

Semester 4

• Degree project.

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‘Research and business belong together and we need both of them.I like being a researcher but I don’t want to be stuck in the laboratory all week. Studying here gives me new perspectives.’

‘The most valuable thing I’ve learnt in the programme is not any of the management knowledge or the techniques we’ve learnt from projects or assignments. It is, I would say, the ability to build up a strong network within the industry.’

Hao Wangbioentrepreneurship student

Hok Ting Yau bioentrepreneurship student

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For whom?

The programme develops a strong foundation for independ-ent work that obtains and uses new knowledge in molecular medicine, which can be used to embark on a research career, or as the basis for jobs where in-depth knowledge in biomedicine is a prerequisite, e.g. in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities or science journalism.

Amidst world leading research

Students are trained to address questions on mechanisms and therapeutic strategies, and develop an understanding of leading methodologies for studying common diseases, including infections, cancer, and metabolic and neurological disorders. The programme is developed by experienced scien-tists, and is based on work conducted in research laboratories at Karolinska Institutet, one of the world’s foremost universities in the biomedical field.

The programme focuses on primary biological knowledge and its use to drive medical developments. The first section of the programme presents a general, advanced biomedical base. Following this, students may then opt to pursue one of Karolinska Institutet’s programme areas for research, by taking elective courses and conducting independent projects.

The advanced study of biomedicine will further your knowledge in the broad and expanding biomedical and molecular medicine field. The overall aim is to contribute to improving human health.

Why study Biomedicine at Karolinska Institutet?

• The programme is a highway to a career in biomedical science.

• The education programme is integrated with Karolinska Institutet’s world-leading research.

• Like Karolinska Institutet, the programme takes a translational approach, with close collaboration between clinic and advanced research.

• You’ll have opportunities for broadening your knowledge and forging valuable contacts for a possible future PhD by several independent projects in different laboratories.


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




Year 1

• Advanced preparatory course in biomedical research.• Frontiers in translational medicine.• Biomedical communication 1.• Laboratory animal science.• Biostatistics.• Bioinformatics.• Elective course or project.

Year 2

• Elective concentration: Frontiers in biomedicine.• Elective project.• Biomedical communication 2 and 3.• Degree project.

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‘If you do not speak Swedish and would like to come to Sweden, don’t worry. Basically everyone here speaks English, and that almost perfectly. Even many people, who you don’t expect to be able to speak English, do.’

‘Karolinska Institutet was my first choice based on their research profile and education system. This is what it feels to me when I have actually arrived here and looked around campus… awesome.’

Si Chenbiomedicine student

Karthik Maddibiomedicine student


A new platform

Global health provides a new platform for research, education and information about health challenges facing the world’s population, in particular in countries burdened by poverty-stricken populations. The programme focuses on how relevant research can contribute evidence to assist in meeting these challenges.

As the requirement for knowledge of global health has in-creased in several fields, this master’s programme will not only help to open doors internationally, but also give you desirable skills at a local level.

One programme – three parts

This one-year programme comprises three parts: ten weeks of core courses and research methods training; ten weeks addressing specific areas relevant to global health, such as human resource development, reproductive health, emergency preparedness, infectious and non-communicable diseases; while the third section is comprised of a research project submitted as a thesis. The project is preferably carried out in a low or middle income country.

Global health combines expertise and knowledge from disciplines such as public health, biomedicine, epidemiology, demography, health economics, political science, environmental sciences, sociology and anthropology.

Why study Global Health at Karolinska Institutet?

• Karolinska Institutet offers holistic studies of global health where students will learn about health and diseases from cell to society.

• Global health stands on three strong pillars, molecular research, clinical research and public health research and action. Karolinska Institutet is leader in research and education in all three areas.

• Sweden is a country with good health status of the population. Studying in Sweden provides the theoretical base for research, but also the practical experience of public health in action.

• Karolinska Institutet is a global university with global outreach and global responsibility.


• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits. • Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be docu- mented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.


Applicants from IndiaApplicants with a degree in medicine, pharmacy, science, engineering, computer science, computer applications, or technology, are exempted from submitting an English language proficiency test. Please note that college-issued mark sheets/transcripts will not be accepted unless they are from an autonomous Indian college. For further information about requirements and application procedures visit ki.se/masterstudies.

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

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

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‘I’ve had to learn to think differently – transitioning from a lab and research based background to one of global health requires you to think a lot more outside the box, while keeping the big-ger picture in mind and still looking at the details in front of you.’

‘One of my enduring memories of Stockholm is the way in which it has continually managed to surprise me, almost on a daily basis, with how nice life is there.’

Amrita Namasivayaglobal health student

Oliver James Dyar global health student


Studyinghealthinformaticsisawayoflearninghowtoimprovemodernhealthcarethroughefficientmanagementofhealthinformationandknowledge.

WhystudyHealthInformaticsatKarolinskaInstitutetandStockholmUniversity?

• You have a background in computer science and would like to gain the expertise to develop state- of-the-art health information systems.• You have a background in healthcare and/or biomedicine, and would like to take a leading role in developing healthcare using IT.• You would like to obtain a joint degree from two major universities.

A field of study for healthcare safety and quality

The Master’s Programme in Health Informatics is aimed atstudents who are interested in information technology and want to apply this to the medicine or healthcare fields.

You will learn methods to make healthcare safer, more efficient and of higher quality through computer based information and knowledge management. Professionals with expertise in health informatics play a key role in hospitals and other healthcare settings and as suppliers of health information systems and services.

This programme is given as a joint programme between Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University.

Profiling your education

The first semester establishes a common ground. Students with a technical background take courses in basic medical science and healthcare organisation and management at Karolinska Institutet, while students with a background in healthcare take

courses in basic computer and systems sciences at Stockholm University.

The second semester focuses on health informatics methodol-ogy. You will gain proficiency in requirements engineering, evaluation, health informatics standards and clinical decision support. Case studies as well as a project course will provide opportunities for practise.

In the third semester, you have the opportunity to profile your education by studying a number of elective courses, and in the fourth semester you will complete a scientific degree project resulting in a master’s thesis.

IT projects in the healthcare field require professionals with a solid understanding of both the needs of the health sector and the strengths and limitations of technology. The health informatician’s unique interdisciplinary expertise makes them particularly suited to assume a coordinating and bridging role between these two areas. Many health informaticians work as project managers. Other common roles are IT managers, clini-cal informaticians, application experts, requirement analysts, system specialists, system developers, interaction designers, evaluators and researchers.


• 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 docu- mented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.




Semester 1

• Healthinformatics.• Computersystems science/Healthcare managementand organisation+Basic medicalscience.• Computerapplications inhealthcareand biomedicine.

Semester 2

• Userneedsandrequire- mentsengineering.• Standardisationinhealth informatics.• Evaluationmethods.• Clinicaldecisionsupport.• Project:Casestudies.

Semester 3

• Modelling,simulation andvisualization.• Project.• Electivecourses.

Semester 4

• Degreeproject.

‘NowadaysIfeelmydreamsarenotconstrainedbyanyboundariesandthatisagreatfeeling.Icamehereandfoundoutthatitispossibletohelpotherpeopleaslongasyouareintherightenvironment.FormeKarolinskaInstitutetisthatkindofplace.’

‘Iwasamazedathowinternationalourclasswas,withpeoplefromChina,India,Jordan,Iran,Ethio-pia,Pakistan,Uzbekistan,Sweden,Macedoniaetc.,peoplewithdiffer-entbackgrounds(mainlymedicalortechnical)thatenricheverydiscus-sionbygivingamultifacetedfacetohealthcareproblems.’

Aminul Islamhealthinformaticsstudent

Elena Eftimovskahealthinformaticsstudent

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For whom?

This two-year programme, spread over four years, is designed for individuals who want to better prepare for academic and educational leadership roles, supervision and teaching. Health care professionals, teachers, leaders and educational developers who work within a medical faculty or the health care sector can all use the acquired skills in their existing careers, and develop them further.

The programme provides advanced education in strategies and methods that stimulate and guide the learning processes of stu-dents, academics, professionals and patients alike. Participants will study the significance of teaching and learning in health care, for example, considering the patient, professional devel-opment, integration of basic science and practice, rapid devel-opment in medical research, advances in technology and also challenges of working in teams. The development of a scholarly approach to own practice is encouraged. This includes explor-ing existing knowledge, investigating, developing, changing, evaluating, and publishing results, which can be summarised within the concept ‘Scholarship of Medical Education’.

Learning and working in parallel

The Master’s Programme in Medical Education prepares participants to design and lead evidence-based learning opportunities and programmes, followed by the development of effective forms of assessment. Participants also develop core competencies in programme evaluation, research and evaluation, educational change, simulation and leadership skills. The curriculum is designed to make use of the partici-pants’ own worklife to develop relevant material that can be shared with course participants, culminating in a final degree project.

Medical education is an interdisciplinary field based on research and theory from both healthcare and behavioural sciences, particularly pedagogy, but also psychology, sociology and social anthropology.

Why study Medical Educationat Karolinska Institutet?

• Become part of an international online learning community in medical education.

• Develop your own practice in relation to evidence based medical education.

• Experience challenging and innovative ways of learning.

• Meet experienced teachers with a high competence in medical and higher education.


• A bachelor’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits and at least two years work experience within the medical, caring, or behavioural sciences, and/or two years teaching experience (at upper secondary level or higher). • Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be docu- mented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent. Applicants from ChinaApplicants need a 4-year bachelor’s degree to meet the general requirement. Applicants must submit a bachelor degree certifi-cate, a certificate of graduation, and transcripts (for each year of study). All documents should be in Chinese, and in officially certified translations.



Year 1

• Scholarship of medical education.• Learning processes.• Integration of theory and practice.• Design of sssessment and learning.• Interprofessional learning.• Leading change and learning.• Degree project 1.

Year 2

• Elective courses.• Research in medical education.• Degree project 2.

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‘The master’s programme introduced me to research in medical education which has resulted in educational de-velopment within my own practice.’

‘This master’s programme gives the participants the ability to develop their own practice as well as get inspired by other professions and education cultures within the health-care field. The programme gives a solid base for a continued career as a teacher, pedagogic developer or leader, or as a researcher in the field of medical education.’

Rose-Marie Gabrielsonmedical education student

Charlotte Silénprogramme director medical education


Various tracks for in-depth knowledge

The Master’s Programme in Public Health Sciences providesa global perspective on public health issues, as well as theopportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge in a number ofspecialised areas. The programme currently offers two tracks:

Public Health EpidemiologyThis track offers advanced studies in epidemiology and itsapplication within public health. The student will acquirein-depth knowledge of epidemiological methods, dataacquisition and biostatistical methods, in order to developthe skills to describe, analyse and reflect upon a variety ofpublic health issues.

Health Economics, Policy and ManagementThe track provides an opportunity for students to developtheoretical and practical skills for analysing health and health care issues at the organisational and policy level. The objectives of this track is to give candidates a base for a career in healthcare and pharmaceutical fields, enhance their existing set of health economics, management and policy skills, and gain theoretical and conceptual understanding of the function of the health sector.

The Master’s Programme in Public Health Sciences has a multi-disciplinary approach that draws upon the latest scientific knowledge, and attracts a diverse student body.

A future career in a growing field

This programme provides the necessary tools to work withinone of the fastest growing fields in the world, and offers avariety of opportunities after graduation, acting as a steppingstone into the public and private health sectors, includingmanagement and research. Career opportunities are foreseenin the public sector, authorities responsible for environmentaland health issues, and within international agencies,consulting firms or in research and education.

The advanced study of public health sciences gives an insight into both local and global public health challenges, with the overall aim of helping to improve the health of populations.

Why study Public Health Sciencesat Karolinska Institutet?

• Interaction with health-care and governmental organisations, life science companies, and non-governmental organisations.

• International faculty in several modules, enhancing the programme’s global perspective.

• Meet researchers in health economics, informatics, leadership, entrepreneurship,public health epidemiology, health systems, policy and management and global health.


• 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 docu- mented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent. Applicants from ChinaApplicants need a 4-year bachelor’s degree to meet the general requirement. Applicants must submit a bachelor degree certifi-cate, a certificate of graduation, and transcripts (for each year of study). All documents should be in Chinese, and in officially certified translations.



Year 1

• Introduction to public health sciences.• Epidemiological methods for studies of: • distribution of health • determinants of health • outcome evaluation.• Biostatistics.• Qualitative methods.• Collecting and organising data.

Year 2

• Applied epidemiology 1-3: • distribution of health • determinants of health • outcome evaluation.• Science – theory, practice and ethics.• Degree project.

Year 1

• Introduction to public health sciences.• Planning for health.• Health systems and policy.• Health economics.• Statistics 1.• Health outcome measurement.• Economic evaluation of healthcare programmes.• Healthcare management.

Year 2

• Advanced course in health economics.• Advanced course in health systems and policy.• Advanced course in healthcare management.• Science – theory, practice and ethics.

Health Economics, Policy and ManagementPublic Health Epidemiology

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‘Have you ever seen those pamphlets about something global/international and there’s a picture of people of different ethnicities all clumped together? My class is kind of like that. It’s pretty awesome. The diversity of the classroom makes for fun and interesting class discussions since we get to hear about different perspectives of health as well as other topics.’

Kathleen Mapublic health epidemology student


‘A master’s programme in this field provides a solid ground for a successful international career in the healthcare domain within the public and private sectors.’

Niklas Zethreaus public health policy and management lecturer

A unique cohesive focus

The 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 two-year programme is unique in its cohesive focus on toxicology and health. The programme is well-integrated in the research and risk assessment activities at IMM, and provides a solid foundation for continuing as either a researcher or as a risk/safety assessor.

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. Know-ledge and training in toxicology will give you the opportunity to contribute to a future promoting safe and sustainable chemical, pesticide and drug use.

A future career in a growing field

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 pro-gramme utilises its close connection with high-quality research and risk assessment work, and collaborates with the pharma-ceutical industry, national authorities, as well as with scientists at departments within and outside Karolinska Institutet.

Through the advanced study of toxicology, you can become one of the qualified toxicologists of the future, helping to meet international demand.

Why study Toxicology at Karolinska Institutet?

• This is one of the first toxicology programmes world-wide, unique in its cohesive focus on toxicology and human health.

• Education is highly integrated with toxicological research and risk assessment activities at the department.

• The programme is given in close collaboration with AstraZeneca Safety Assessment and national authorities in the field.


• 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, pharma- ceutics, chemistry, medicine or biotechnology. • Proficiency in the English language (equivalent to English B at Swedish upper secondary school) should be docu- mented by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the equivalent.




Year 1

• Introduction to toxicology.• Target organ toxicology.• Health risk assessment of chemicals.• Toxicokinetics.• Biochemical and molecular toxicology.• Laboratory animal science.• Histopathology.

Year 2

• Toxicity testing.• Elective course(s).• Degree project.

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‘The spirit of this university is to ignite your unlimited potential inside without being mentally stressed. You are free to learn anything you like and with almost unlimited resources. Your mind will not be restricted at Karolinska Institutet.’

‘Karolinska Institutet provides the perfect environment not only for learning and research but also for social activities. There are students, researchers and lecturers from all over the world that easily integrate newcomers.’

Chenfei Ningtoxicology student

Anda Roxana Gligatoxicology student


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Join the tradition of future breakthroughs

As you enter the campus of Karolinska Institutet, you are putting your feet on historic ground. Karolinska Institutet is a place of scientific breakthroughs and Nobel Prize winners, 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 entre-preneurs, doctors and scientists around. A force to be reckoned with. Since the beginning of the 1900s, Karolinska Institutet has been assigned to elect the recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Even though this task is hugely important, 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. Wellgrounded 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?

Facts on Sweden

Population: 9.26 millionAverage life expectancy: Women 83 years, men 79 yearsLanguages: Swedish; recognized minority languages: Sami (Lapp), 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 beliefsCurrency: One krona equals 100 öreForm of government: Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy Parliament: The ‘Riksdag’, with 349 members in one chamber

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