Overview

About the programme

The overall goal of the Medical Technology doctoral programme at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is to provide society with independent and high quality researchers that through research, development, teaching and / or investigative work promote health and sustainable development in various areas of society.

Programme Structure

After completing studies, the student should be able to:

describe and explain the theories and empirical findings in their specialist area
formulate specific research questions in their specialist area
use scientific methods and develop new knowledge through their own scientific studies
critically analyze and evaluate the methods and results from their own and others scientific studies
present and discuss research findings in the scientific community
present research in an educational way outside the scientific community and in educational contexts
assess the ethical aspects of research in their specialist area and act on these as well as
identify needs for new knowledge, and understand how to initiate, fund and manage research
participate in interdisciplinary cooperation in the current problem area and
analyze the role of research in social development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacant positions, announced multiple times a year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Medical Imaging

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Academic 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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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general entry requirements at KTH are met by those who

have been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle or
otherwise acquired largely equivalent knowledge.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies in Sweden.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.