Overview
What you will study
The Clinical applications of biotechnology course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology can be separated in three parts:
Knowledge and understanding
After passing the course the student must be able to:- Describe basic concepts regarding the main parts of the course.
- In text, explain basic principles for biotechnological methods and measurements of biological samples.
- Give examples of clinical applications of biotechnology.
- Relate biotechnological applications with underlying molecular disease mechanisms.
- Be able to apply diagnostic measurements and report results in writing and orally.
- Suggest biotechnological applications for clinical use and explain their benefits and disadvantages.
- Reflect on the clinical use of biotechnology from an ethical, economic, ecological, and social perspective.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The course in Clinical Applications of Biotechnology provides an orientation on biotechnological methods and measurements used in healthcare.
- The course provides both theoretical background and practical application of analytical methods.
- The course includes basic knowledge of molecular disease mechanisms, biomarkers, molecular biology tools and methods.
- New developments with the potential to be integrated in a clinical context are highlighted.
- The course includes ethics and sustainability.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biotechnology View 8 other Short Courses in Biotechnology in SwedenWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree in technology or natural sciences containing 20 credits courses in biotechnology, 10 credits courses in mathematics, and 20 credits courses in chemistry or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way.
- English B/6.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Stockholm
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.