Grading Scales at Karolinska Institutet
At Karolinska Institutet there are three types of grading scales, depending on which course you are registered.
All grading scales are criterion-referenced. Please check the course syllabus in order to see which grading scale is used on your course.
Please note that a resit in order to raise a passing grade is not permitted.
G/U (Pass/Fail)
This is the most common used grading scale used at regular courses at Karolinska Institutet
VG/G/U (Pass with distinction/Pass/Fail)
Some courses use this grading scale
A-F (definitions below)
Clinical rotations and some courses at the global programmes use the grading scale A-F. The following definitions apply for the A-F grading scale:
| Grading scale | Definition (Swedish) | Definition (English) |
|---|---|---|
| A | UTMÄRKT | EXCELLENT |
| B | MYCKET BRA | VERY GOOD |
| C | BRA | GOOD |
| D | TILLFREDSSTÄLLANDE | SATISFACTORY |
| E | TILLRÄCKLIGT | SUFFICIENT |
| FX | OTILLRÄCKLIGT | FAIL |
| F | HELT OTILLRÄCKLIGT | FAIL |