Study Programme in Medicine

Apply for the Study Programme in Medicine Autumn 2026

Specific eligibility

Biology 2, Physics 2, Chemistry 2, Mathematics 4 or Mathematics D. Or: Biology level 2, Physics level 2, Chemistry level 2, Mathematics Further level 2.

Apply for the Study Programme in Medicine Spring 2027

Specific eligibility

Biology 2, Physics 2, Chemistry 2, Mathematics 4 or Mathematics D. Or: Biology level 2, Physics level 2, Chemistry level 2, Mathematics Further level 2.

Study Programme in Medicine

Läkarprogrammet

Outcomes

Outcomes of First Cycle Education According to the Higher Education Act

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall be based fundamentally on the knowledge acquired by pupils in national study programmes in the upper-secondary schools or its equivalent. The Government may, however, permit exceptions for courses and study programmes in the fine, applied or performing arts.

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:

• the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
• the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
• the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:

• gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
• stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
• communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

Outcomes of Second Cycle Education According to the Higher Education Act

Second-cycle courses and study programmes shall be based fundamentally on the knowledge acquired by students during first-cyclecourses and study programmes, or its equivalent.

Second-cycle courses and study programmes shall involve the acquisition of specialist knowledge, competence and skills in relationto first-cycle courses and study programmes, and in addition to the requirements for first-cycle courses and study programmes shall:

• further develop the ability of students to integrate and make autonomous use of their knowledge,
• develop the students' ability to deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, and
• develop the students' potential for professional activities that demand considerable autonomy, or for research and development work.

Degree Outcomes According to the Higher Education Ordinance

For a Degree of Master of Science in Medicine the student shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to be a licenced physician.

*Knowledge and understanding *
For a Degree of Master of Science in Medicine the student shall

• demonstrate both broad and specialised knowledge in the field of medicine,
• demonstrate knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of the field and insight into current research and development work as well as the links between research and proven experience in professional practice,
• demonstrate knowledge of fundamental scientific methodology in the field and insight into its opportunities and limitations,
• demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles and their application in healthcare and in research and development work,
• demonstrate knowledge of and understanding for societal conditions that influence the health of individuals and groups from a national and global perspective,
• demonstrate knowledge of men’s violence towards women and violence in close relationships,
• demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare system in Sweden, including its organisation and governance, knowledge of such systems in other countries and demonstrate understanding of strategies for equal access to healthcare,
• demonstrate knowledge of patient safety, quality and prioritisation in healthcare and of methods for evaluating medical practice, and
• demonstrate knowledge of the relevant statutory provisions.

Competence and skills
For a Degree of Master of Science in Medicine the student shall

• demonstrate specialised skills for professional interaction with patients and their families, with respect for the integrity, needs, knowledge and experience of the patients and their families,
• demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply knowledge critically and systematically and to analyse and assess complex phenomena, issues and situations,
• demonstrate the ability to autonomously diagnose and start the treatment for acute life-threatening conditions,
• demonstrate specialised skills in autonomously diagnosing the most frequent illnesses from pathophysiological and psychosocial, as well as other relevant perspectives, and in treating them in collaboration with the patients,
• demonstrate the ability to initiate and undertake health promotion and preventive measures in the health care services for both individuals and groups of patients, and to describe how this work is conducted at a societal level,
• demonstrate the ability to account in speech and writing for interventions and treatment outcomes with those concerned and to document them in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions,
• demonstrate specialised skills in contributing to learning among various audiences and in undertaking supervisory tasks,
• demonstrate the ability to lead and to cooperate across healthcare professions, as well as with professions in other areas of society,
• demonstrate specialised skills in initiating, participating in and undertaking improvement measures and in evaluating medical treatment, as well as demonstrating the necessary competence for participation in research and development work,
• demonstrate specialised skills in discussing new data, phenomena and issues in the field of medicine with various audiences on a disciplinary basis and to review, assess and use relevant information critically, and
• demonstrate the ability to use digital tools in both healthcare and in research and development work.

*Judgement and approach
*For a Degree of Master of Science in Medicine the student shall

• demonstrate self-awareness and the capacity for empathy, as well as a professional approach,
• demonstrate the ability to use an approach that promotes health, with a holistic view of the patient based on a scientific perspective and with special consideration of ethical principles and human rights, and
• demonstrate the ability to identify their need to undertake ongoing development of their skills and to take responsibility for this. 

Independent project (degree project)

A requirement for the award of a Degree of Master of Science in Medicine is completion by the student of an independent project (degree project) for at least 30 credits.

Practice Integrated Learning

Practice integrated learning is a generic term for the pedagogical models that are based on interaction and integration between highereducation and working life. Practice integrated learning may take the form of work-based education, study visits, observing teaching activities or field studies within out-patient and in-patient healthcare, social care or other relevant activities.

Other guidelines

Cancellation of on-site training

A student's work-based education (VFU) can be immediately terminated if the student shows such serious deficiencies, in knowledge, skills or approach, that jeopardize patient safety or erode patient trust in healthcare. The administration of such matters must beoutlined in the course syllabus.

If work-based education is terminated this way, an individual action plan must be drawn up statingthe actions that are required before the student is permitted to perform new workbased education.