The Global Diabetes Epidemic

Third-cycle level | 3.0 credits (HEC) | Course code: K1F3122
HT 2025
Study period: 2025-09-01 - 2025-09-12
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: The course is given in English
Application period: 2025-04-15 - 2025-05-06
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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

CONTACTKristian Winther

kristian.winther@ki.se