Introductory Course in Clinical Studies: From Idea to Archiving

Third-cycle level | 1.5 credits (HEC) | Course code: K7F5274
HT 2026
Study period: 2026-09-28 - 2026-10-02
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: The course is given alternately in Swedish and English
Application period: 2026-04-15 - 2026-05-05
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VT 2027
Study period: 2027-02-22 - 2027-02-26
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: The course is given alternately in Swedish and English
Application period: 2026-10-15 - 2026-11-05
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Course description

This doctoral course is designed for students seeking comprehensive practical knowledge in conducting clinical studies, and it includes certificates in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for successful participants.

The course is offered in alternating languages each semester: in Swedish during the spring semester and in English during the autumn semester.

Course Objectives: The course aims to provide participants with a practical understanding and insight into the processes, principles, and regulations involved in initiating, implementing, and completing clinical studies.

Join us to enhance your skills and knowledge in clinical study conduct and earn a valuable GCP certificate upon successful course completion.

Apply now to embark on a journey towards becoming an adept clinical researcher!

Prerequisites and Selection

Prerequisite courses, or equivalent

No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this course. 

Selection

Selection, within each category of applicants (selection category), 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

Elham Hedayati, elham.hedayati@ki.se

Mihaela Oana Romanitan, mihaela.romanitan@ki.se

Course syllabus

K7F5274

Department

Department of Oncology-Pathology

Doctoral programme

**Not within a doctoral programme

Type of course

Quality assurance of clinical/medical research

Keywords

Clinical studies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Study protocol, Study design, Regulatory frameworks, EU Regulation 536/2014 CTR, Clinical researcher

CONTACTPernilla Broberg

pernilla.broberg@ki.se