PhD in Health Care Science

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

North America:

5%

Asia:

3%

Oceania:

1%

Africa:

1%

Others:

1%

Sweden:

79%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

PwC

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Microsoft

McKinsey

Apple

Facebook

Tesla

Instagram

Meta

FAQs

• How is the doctoral thesis structured?
  
  Students may write a monograph or a compilation thesis consisting of several scientific articles with a summarising introduction. The thesis must be defended in a public disputation.
• What kind of training is included in the programme?
  
  Doctoral students undertake both compulsory and elective courses in areas such as theory of science, ethics, and quantitative and qualitative methods. They also participate in seminars, conferences, and collaborative projects.
• What are the entry requirements?
  
  Applicants must have a second-cycle qualification (master’s degree or equivalent, at least 240 ECTS credits) and demonstrate research expertise relevant to the field. A strong foundation in methodology and statistics is often expected.
• What are the main research areas in Health Care Science?
  
  Research covers nursing science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language pathology, midwifery, and other allied health professions, with a focus on care quality, patient safety, health promotion, rehabilitation, and healthcare organisation.
• What is the duration of the doctoral programme in Health Care Science at Karolinska Institutet?
  
  The standard duration is 4 years of full-time study (240 ECTS), though the period may be extended if the student engages in part-time study or teaching duties.