Course description
Course Overview:
The global diabetes epidemic presents an urgent and complex challenge. This doctoral-level course provides a comprehensive exploration of diabetes mellitus, equipping students with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to address this critical public health issue. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical application, you will develop the expertise required to excel as a researcher, public health specialist, or clinician in the field of diabetes.
Why This Course Matters:
Diabetes prevalence is skyrocketing worldwide, with a particularly alarming rise in type 2 diabetes among younger populations. Understanding the intricate mechanisms of this disease, its diverse classifications, and effective prevention and treatment strategies is paramount. This course will empower you to become a leader in the global fight against diabetes.
Prerequisites and Selection
Prerequisite courses, or equivalent
No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this course.
Selection
Selection will be based on:
1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant’s individual study plan/research (according to written motivation).
2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date).
Course director
Neda Rajamand Ekberg
Associate Professor, senior physician
and
Sergiu Catrina
Associate Professor, medical head of Centre for Diabetes
Course syllabus
K1F3122
Department
Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery
Doctoral programme
Cardiovascular Research (CVR)
Type of course
**Other course
Keywords
Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes epidemic, Diabetes complication