10 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Neuroscience programme offered by Karolinska Institute develops advanced research expertise in the structure, function, and disorders of the nervous system.

The Biology of Infections and Global Health programme offered by Karolinska Institute develops advanced research expertise in infectious diseases and global health challenges.

The Epidemiology programme offered by Karolinska Institute develops advanced research expertise in the distribution and determinants of disease in populations.

The Cell Biology and Genetics programme offered by Karolinska Institute develops advanced research expertise in cellular and molecular mechanisms and genetic processes.

The Cardiovascular Research programme offered by Karolinska Institute develops advanced research expertise in cardiovascular biology, disease, and clinical applications.

The Tumour Biology and Oncology programme offered by Karolinska Institute develops advanced research expertise in cancer biology, oncology, and translational cancer research.

The Allergy, Immunology and Inflammation programme offered by Karolinska Institute develops advanced research expertise in immune system mechanisms and inflammatory diseases.

The Development and Regeneration programme offered by Karolinska Institute develops advanced research expertise in developmental biology and regenerative medicine.

The Health Care Science programme offered by Karolinska Institute develops advanced research expertise in health care practices, systems, and patient-related outcomes.

The Public Health Science programme offered by Karolinska Institute develops advanced research expertise in population health, disease determinants, and health inequalities.