Health Science and Implementation: Conceptual Foundations (2.0 credits)
Course code: H1F5294
The aim of the course is to introduce concepts that shape and are shaped by health science as well as trigger critical reflection about how this impacts on a knowledge continuum relevant in understanding implementation and utilization of evidence-based interventions.
Applying to the course
The course is given as part of the Doctoral Programme in Health Care Science (PUF-V) but may also be taken as an individual course.
KI's courses are open for registered doctoral students at all higher education institutions, as well as for KI post docs. If space allows, other applicants with a PhD may also be accepted.
The application period for the fall semester 2025 runs between April 15th and May 6th 2025.
Applications for doctoral courses are made directly in the course catalogue (fubas) and without creating an applicant profile.
A course occasion is open for application when it has a blue button labelled "Apply." The application deadline is indicated on the button. See more information on the Applying for doctoral courses information page.
About the course
There will be a combination of lectures, workshops, seminars, presentations, and written assignments for which learners will engage Wednesday-Friday week 1, and Monday-Thursday week 2. Please see course syllabus and course schedule for more information.
If you have questions regarding the course please contact the course leader (see contact information further down).
Registering in Ladok
Registration for the course is mandatory. The registration period opens one weeks before the course starts and ends three days after the start. For more information, please see: Using Ladok as a doctoral student.
To log in to Ladok and register, please see: Ladok login page for students.
Please note that doctoral students at KI use their KI-login to login, while external PhD students login by using their KI student accounts (which must thus first be activated).
To learn more about how to activate your student account, please see: My student account.
Accessing the IT based digital learning platform Canvas
Students will collaborate with help of the IT based learning platform Canvas. Access to Canvas will be given approximately one week before the course starts. You can read more about Canvas through the link below.
Student IT for external PhD students and central IT support/Helpdesk for KI doctoral students/staff members
All external PhD students who need help with activating their KI student accounts and/or logging in to Canvas must contact the Student IT support center.
All KI doctoral students in need of IT support related to their KI accounts must instead contact the central IT support for staff members, i.e. Helpdesk.
Schedule
During the 2025 fall semester the course will run between September 10th and September 18th.
Course evaluation
Course evaluations are collected via the quality system KI Survey and in conjunction with the guidelines set by the Committée of Education at Karolinska Institutet.
Contact information
Kay Sundberg
Course director and examinerHélène von Strauss
Course administratorCaroline Erika Mattisson
Doctoral education administrator (NVS)Ulrika Markne
Coordinator for the Doctoral Programme in Health Care Science (PUF-V)
Log in to Canvas
In the IT based learning platform Canvas you will find the digital course rooms relevant to your studies.
Please note that doctoral students at KI use their KI-login to login, while external PhD students login by using their KI student accounts (which must thus first be activated).
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