For students attending the course Frontiers in Biomedicine (10.5 hp) course code 4BI107
The course serves as an introduction to the Master's Programme in Biomedicine. The aim of the course is that the student should understand the connection between how changes at the molecular level can influence basic functions in individual cells and/or organs in relation to the human body; special focus is placed on changes from healthy to diseased tissue and on the connection between symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of different diseases.
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About the course
The course is held on campus with full-time teaching (100%) and lasts for 6.5 weeks. Full-time teaching corresponds to 40 hours of study per week.
Course starts on 31st August, 2026 and runs until 13th October 2026. The roll call is on Monday 31st August, 12:30-16:00 (place to be announced later), Karolinska Institutet Solna campus. Light lunch is served.
Registration
Registration for the course is mandatory in order to keep your place and participate in the course. Register yourself in Ladok. The registration period is from 2026-08-17 to 2026-09-02. More Information for Newly Admitted Students.
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Contacts
Course responsible department:
Department of Medicine (Solna)
Rachel Fisher
Course DirectorMari Liljefors
Education coordinator/Course Administrator
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