Third-cycle courses at the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Curious to do research in the subjects within health and life sciences? We offer third-cycle courses for doctoral students in many subjects and fields.
Linnaeus University's research and postgraduate education in health and life science subjects span many fields. Here is a summary of the courses at doctoral level that are given at the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
General
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Ethical and sustainable use of Artificial Intelligence, 3 hpPostgraduate course, 3 credits,
- The course starts on 10 November 2025.
- Växjö or Kalmar
- Postgraduate level
- 50 %
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Philosophy of Science for Doctoral StudentsPostgraduate course, 7.5 credits,
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Postgraduate level
- 50 %
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Scientific Writing in English for PostgraduatesPostgraduate course, 3 credits,
- Autumn 2026
- Distance learning
- Postgraduate level
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Faculty level
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Ageing and sustainable healthPostgraduate course, 7.5 credits,
- 13 Nov, 2023 – 26 Jan, 2024
- Distance learning
- Postgraduate level
- 50%
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Laboratory safetyPostgraduate course, 3 credits,
- Autumn 2026
- Kalmar
- Postgraduate level
- Full-time
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Literature searchingPostgraduate course, 1.5 credits,
- Autumn 2026
- Kalmar
- Postgraduate level
- Full time
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Oral presentation skillsPostgraduate course, 1.5 credits,
- Autumn 2026
- Kalmar
- Postgraduate level
- Full time
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Philosophy of science and introduction to research methodsPostgraduate course, 3 credits,
- Autumn 2025
- Kalmar
- Postgraduate level
- Full-time
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Research ethicsPostgraduate course, 3 credits,
- Autumn 2026
- Kalmar
- Postgraduate level
- Full-time
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StatisticsPostgraduate course, 3 credits,
- Autumn 2026
- Kalmar
- Postgraduate level
- Full-time, in-person attendence
Other PhD courses at Linnaeus University
Doctoral student projects
Below, please find some of the doctoral projects that are ongoing and have been concluded at the faculty.
Ongoing projects
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Doctoral project: Environmental impact of acid sulfate soils in Sweden This project concerns the geochemistry of acid sulfate soils, their effect on the environment, soil and surrounding waters, as…
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Doctoral project: Mixotrophic cultivation of microalgae for nutrient and CO2 recovery from waste streams Microalgae can efficiently recover nutrient and CO2 from industrial waste streams. Mixotrophic…
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Doctoral project: Self-care as a method to reduce the risk of wound recurrence The aim of the project is to prevent recurrence of hard-to-heal ulcers, improve treatment processes and promote a…
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Doctoral project: Vascular stress in biomaterials treatment We study how the innate immune system defense interacts with biomaterials, materials the human was not born with but been introduced as a…
Concluded projects
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Doctoral project: Multiple categorization in resume screening: Stereotype content perspective This doctoral student research project focuses on investigation of how multiple categories that a job…
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Doctoral project: Supporting patients and informal carers in their active participation in self-care at home Society faces the challenge of meeting the needs of an aging population where the majority…
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Doctoral project: To identify as some other gender than the one legally assigned at birth This qualitative research project explored the everyday experiences of children and youth who identify as some…
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Doctoral project: Unpacking the Welfare Technology Solution Discourse The overarching aim of the project was to examine how the welfare technology solution discourse can provide insights into…