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Overview
What you will study
The Advanced Physiology course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology provides knowledge of the principal body functions and understanding of the integrative regulations necessary for the maintenance of body homeostasis. This knowledge is the basis for understanding how the function of various organs and body systems are affected during diseases and ageing.
The course includes theoretical lectures, group work and practical moments with physical testing methods for measuring normal physiological parameters.
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain the physiology and anatomy of the circulation, respiration, autonomic nervous system, endocrine, urinary, digestive and musculoskeletal systems.
- Understand how different body systems interact to maintain homeostasis
- Integrate physiological adaptation occurring during various stress, disease, ageing and physical activity
- Practically evaluate heart function, respiration, acid-base balance and maximum exercise capacity
- Understand and predict how alteration of the structure and function of body systems drives human diseases
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Cardiac, vascular and respiratory systems
- Autonomic nervous and endocrine systems
- Digestive andurinary systems
- Musculoskeletal system and exercise physiology
- Estimate maximum exercise capacity from a cycling exercise bout
- Measure physiological changes occurring during an acute exercise bout
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
9 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Medicine Physiology View 3 other Short Courses in Medicine in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 90
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Two years of studies in science/technology at university level.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy/physiology corresponding to the course Medical Engineering, basic course 6 ECTS.
- English B/6.
Tuition Fee
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EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 3 months.
If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen or hold a residence permit in Sweden for something other than studies you generally do not have to pay tuition fees.
Living costs for Stockholm
9668 - 17248 SEK /month
Living costs
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Funding
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