Course syllabus for Project in toxicology

Projekt i toxikologi

Essential data

Course code: 4TX043
Course name: Project in toxicology
Credits: 15
Form of Education: Higher education, study regulation of 2007
Main field of study: Toxicology
Level: AV - Second cycle
Grading scale: Fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG)
Department: Institute of Environmental Medicine
Decided by: Utbildningsnämnden IMM
Decision date: 2026-05-29
Course syllabus valid from: Autumn semester 2027

Specific entry requirements

Lowest the grade Pass at all courses on semester 1 and 2, as well as the course Global toxicology in a sustainable society within the Master's Programme in Toxicology.

Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

Regarding knowledge and understanding

  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the area of study, 
  • demonstrate methodological knowledge and understanding in the area of study, 

Regarding skills and ability

  • acquire and critically review relevant literature in the field of the chosen project, 
  • collect data and/or other relevant information for compilation and analysis, 
  • carry out the project according to Karolinska Institutet's guidelines for ethically correct research, 
  • clearly present and critically discuss his or her work in written form, for the scientific community.

Content

Individual work of relevance to toxicology. An individual project plan is written by the supervisor together with the student. The project work can be carried out at a university, public authority or company.

Teaching methods

Individual work under supervision, but with a certain degree of independence, participation in seminars, meetings and other similar activities taking place where the work is carried out. Studies of literature according to the recommendation of the supervisor and the student's own assessment.

Examination

The examination consists of a written report. The examiner sets the grade based on the student's written report.

In the event of special circumstances, or if a student with a disability is in need of certain adjustments, the examiner may decide to depart from the syllabus' regulations on examination form, number of examination opportunities, possibility of completion or exemption from compulsory educational elements, etc. Content and intended learning outcomes as well as the level of expected skills, knowledge and abilities must not be altered, removed or lowered.

Project placement
The examiner may immediately suspend a student's project placement or equivalent if the student demonstrates serious deficiencies in knowledge, skills or attitudes in a way that trust with the partner may be damaged or broken.

Other directives

The course language is English.

Literature and other teaching aids

Scientific literature of relevance for the project.