For students attending the course Study design and analysis in medical research (7.5 credits) course code 5BD003
This course will build upon previous courses in the program by providing an overview of methods for the design and analysis of medical research studies in three areas:
•Pre-clinical studies and animal research
•Clinical trials
•Observational studies
Many of the statistical methods will be familiar to students from previous courses in the programme, but this course will place greater emphasis on study design in each of these areas and the connection between study design and analysis.
Syllabus
Information about the course
The course will take place on November 3, 2025 - January 18 2026.
Approximately 2 weeks before the course starts, students with a course spot will receive an invitation to the learning platform Canvas. In Canvas, you will find all the information and materials needed to prepare for the course. All communication from the course administration will take place in Canvas. Log in to Canvas with your KI student ID. The recommended browsers for the best user experience are Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, or alternatively, download the app.
Registration
Registration to the course is mandatory. You register yourself in Ladok. The period to register is one weeks before the course start, up until two days after the start of the course. More information on how to register.
Use of generative AI
Students in the course are expected to follow the "Guidelines for the use of generative AI" available from the [website of the Programme Committee for the Study Programmes in Biomedicine]
Contact
Course administration
For all practical questions about the course - always contact the course administration through the above e-mail in first hand.
Paul Dickman
Course leaderKristina Leif
Education administratorResponsible institution
Credit Transfer
Student who are admitted and pursuing studies at Karolinska Institutet are entitled to apply for credit transfer for previous education, work experience and other prior learning. Further information about credit transfer, along with a link to the application form, is available at the following link.
Please email your application for credit transfer, including supporting documents, to bds-studydesign-meb@ki.se
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Programme outline for the Master's Programme in Biostatistics and Data Science
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