For students attending the course Mathematics of causal inference (7.5 credits) course code 5BD005

The course aims to give the student an introduction to the mathematical foundations of modern causal inference. Emphasis is placed on mathematical concepts, derivations, and proofs.

Syllabus

Information about the course

The course will take place between 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.

Schedule

Link to schedule in TimeEdit will be published here no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course.

Course analysis and course evaluation

A course evaluation will be sent out at the end of the course and the results will be published one moth after the course.

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.

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Arvid Sjölander

Course leader
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Kristina Leif

Education administrator
+46852482341

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-biostat2-meb@ki.se

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Once you have a student account you can log in to Canvas for more information

Programme Outline
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Programme Outline

Programme outline for the Master's Programme in Biostatistics and Data Science

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Content reviewer:
Arvid Sjölander
Kristina Leif
04-11-2025