About this course
The course aim is that the doctoral student develops a theory of science approach by enabling the doctoral student to understand, employ, reflect upon and critically assess concepts and ideas of theories of science as well as their implications for in particular medical scientific practice. A further aim is to enable the doctoral student to understand, reflect upon and critically assess views on and implications of definitions of health and disease.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the doctoral student should be able to:
- Understand central concepts and problems of the theory of science, in particular those of relevance for the medical sciences
- Identify, analyse and critically assess scientific problems, approaches and arguments from a theory of science perspective, in particular in the field of medical sciences
Prerequisites for participation
No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this course
Necessary language skill
English
Interval at which Module/Course is offered
Spring and Autumn Semesters
Semester(s) in which the module takes place
Spring Semester 2025
Course type
Lecture
Course level
Doctoral
Course start date
10 Mar 2025
Course end date
21 Mar 2025
Apply between
Application start date
15 Oct 2024
Application end date
05 Nov 2024
Teaching mode
Online
Workload in ECTS
1.5
Graded
Yes
Person in charge of module
Annelie Jonsson
Email address
annelie.jonsson@ki.se
Local module ID
C7F3073
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