Overview

The Global Master's Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology focuses on the thematic and practical integration of the two disciplines physiology and pharmacology towards a translational approach combining molecular mechanisms of bodily functions and disease with a whole-body-oriented understanding. The curriculum offers broad knowledge in translational aspects of physiology and pharmacology as well as practical skills in state-of-the-art methodology and know-how. Teaching takes place in an international and world-leading research environment at Karolinska Institutet providing outstanding laboratory training, means of scientific communication, networking opportunities with pharma- and biotech industry as well as further opportunities for academic research careers.

Careers

The Global Master's Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology at Karolinska Institute gives you broad knowledge and a state-of-the-art skill set that is not only suitable for continued research education at the doctoral level but also highly attractive for a career in the pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry. Given their integrative nature, the competencies you obtain are highly desired in different sectors ranging from academia to industry and the public sector.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Physiological and pharmacological mechanisms and experimental approaches

Bioinformatics from a physiological and pharmacological perspective

Professional development and ethics

Integrated physiology and pharmacology

Applied physiology and pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with foreign academic credentials should follow the documentation requirements for master's applicants at universityadmissions.se

Applicants with Swedish academic credentials should follow the documentation requirements at antagning.se

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Tuition Fee

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International

200000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 400000 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Stockholm

9668 - 17248 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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