For students attending the course Synthesizing and Applying Evidence course code 4GB011
In this elective course, students learn about the principles and methods of systematic and scoping reviews, which are essential tools for synthesising evidence in global health. Students will now explore the strengths and limitations of review methodologies and develop practical skills in conducting systematic literature searches, data extraction, and quality assessment.
Syllabus
This course provides an introduction to evidence synthesis by exploring key concepts and principles of review methodologies, with focus on systematic and scooping reviews. Students will draw on their knowledge of how research questions are constructed when learning how to frame questions suited to systematic or scoping reviews. They will also be introduced to different steps in conducting reviews, including database searching, systematic screening, data extraction, quality assessment, methods for synthesising evidence generated from reviews, and assessing the confidence in the evidence generated from reviews. The course further examines how different types of reviews can be used to inform policy and decision-making in global health. Students will get the chance to practice hands on communication of findings from evidence synthesis to different target audiences. Throughout the course, students will reflect on ethical aspects of evidence synthesis to ensure that their work upholds the high standards of rigour and accountability required in global health research.
Welcome to the course Synthesizing and Applying Evidence
The course starts November 9, 2026
A very warm welcome to the course Synthesizing and Applying Evidence on the Master programme in Global Health. We are looking forward to meet you all on November 9, 2026. Mostly we are in the Widerströmska huset, Tomtebodavägen 18a.
The morning introduction will be followed by a roll-call. Please note that attendance is mandatory so please contact us beforehand if you have any difficulties attending the first day.
During the first day you will receive detailed information about the course.
Registration
Registration to keep your place and attend the course is compulsory. You register yourself in Ladok
The registration period for this course in LADOK is 2026-11-02 - 2026-11-11.
Welcome!
For further information about this course, please contact:
anna.kagesten@ki.se
Course leader
Schedule
Schedule Fall 2026 Changes may occur
Course evaluation and course analysis
Course evaluation and course analysis will be published one month after the end of course.
Contact information
Anna Kågesten
Course director and examiner
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