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Doctoral studies

Doctoral programmes (PhD programmes) are offered by all six departments at the Lund University School of Economics and Management. It is often given in collaboration with other parts of Lund University or with other institutions in Sweden.

The doctoral degree is the highest academic degree. The Swedish doctoral degree comprises 240 credits and the doctoral programme normally takes four years of full-time study.

The programmes differ somewhat between disciplines, but in all cases they consist of at least one year of course work and at least two years spent writing the doctoral thesis. The thesis can be produced in the form of a monograph or in the form of a number of articles published during the doctoral programme, a so-called compilation thesis. The thesis is defended at a public defence where an opponent reviews and opposes the thesis. An examining committee consisting of at least three people grade the thesis.

You also have the option of obtaining a licentiate degree after 120 credits. Such a degree can either conclude a programme or be awarded when you are halfway to a doctoral degree. The thesis is then called a licentiate thesis and is presented and examined at a seminar.

After graduation many doctors pursue academic careers while others obtain positions within business or public administration.

At present, the School of Economics and Management has about 100 admitted doctoral students and around 20 doctoral theses are produced each year.

Regulations for third-cycle education at LUSEM (pdf, 290 kB)

Apply to a doctoral programme

Are you interested in joining a doctoral programme at the School of Economics and Management? You apply via the department where you want to do your research. All vacant PhD positions are advertised via Lund University’s job portal.

Application and admission

Financing your doctoral studies

At the School of Economics and Management there are two different ways of financing your studies: employment as a doctoral student, or external funding. External funding may consist of employment outside the university or a scholarship from an external source. It is important to recognise that the different types of funding give you different levels of social security. Upon admission, funding must be secured for the entire duration of the programme and must be at least half-time.

The doctoral degree conferment ceremony

The doctoral degree conferment ceremony takes place at the end of May and is the biggest event of the academic year. During the ceremony, the University rewards those who have completed a doctoral programme and defended a doctoral thesis. At the promotion ceremony, the insignia of learning are awarded: the hat or laurel wreath, the ring and the diploma.

On the same occasion, the University also honours outstanding researchers from other universities and individuals by awarding them honorary doctorates. As a tribute to previous generations, those who received their doctoral degree 50 years ago are also promoted to jubilee doctors.

The doctoral degree conferment ceremony – lunduniversity.lu.se

Quality assurance in research education

Our doctoral programmes are regularly evaluated to maintain their quality.

Doctoral studies at the departments

Department of Business Administration
Department of Business Law
Department of Economic History
Department of Economics
Department of Informatics
Department of Statistics

Lund’s Doctoral Student Union

– for all research students at Lund University

For current doctoral students

More information about your doctoral studies in Canvas

Faculty of engineering, LTH & Faculty of Science

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Doctoral student courses

Lund University has a range of courses available for the employees, some of which are suitable for PhD students.

More information on:

Kompetensportalen (Professional Development Portal)

Faculty-wide doctoral student courses

LTH and Faculty of science offers courses for doctoral students. Some of these courses are mandatory.

The Faculty of Engineering, LTH website
The Faculty of Science website

The courses given in the Faculty of Science research schools are open for PhD students at the faculty.

The Faculty of Science page, Graduate Schools

Other departments at LTH and the Faculty of Science have doctoral courses that might suitable for PhD students in Chemistry. Check the respective departments’ webpages.

Department of Chemistry

General courses.

The Department of Chemistry offers a range of general doctoral courses. Some of the courses are mandatory for PhD students at the department. See the information to the right or at the bottom of the page on mobilephone.

Diving into the Chemical Literature - NKE025F - 1.0 credits

The course in brief:.

The goal of the course is to enhance the doctoral students' knowledge in literature searching. Participants will be introduced to the coverage, precision and quality of different search engines and learn how to improve their literature searches through a structured customisation of keywords and the use of different search operators. The course also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different search strategies, tools, and databases.

Course content

The course consists of a series of lectures that cover available databases relevant to chemistry, search strategies, and relevant search terms within chemistry. Additionally, there is a brief project where participants conduct a preliminary search with an associated search strategy within their research field.

For more informaton about the course Diving into the Chemical Literature - NKE025F, please visit the course information page on Canvas

Environmental Issues and Hazards in the Chemical Research Laboratory - KAS001F - 2.0 credits

The course is compulsory for all graduate students at KILU and recommanded for other graduate students at KC that have experimental research or teaching. The course should give necessary knowledge to perform laboratory work in a safe manner.

The course consists of the following: -the environmental work at Chemistry Center and Lund University -hazards concerning chemicals -protection gear -safety regulations -laws and regulations for environmental safety -hazard evaluations -accidents.

For more information about the course Environmental issues and hazards in the chemical research laboratory - KAS001F, please visit the course information page on Canvas

Experimental Design and Statistics for Chemists - NKE023F - 3.0 credits

The aim of the course is to supply the student with fundamental theoretical knowledge in experimental design, multivariate statistics and quality assurance, and skills in the use of associated statistical tools. The course also aims to prepare the participants for future needs of planning experiments and dealing with large quantities of data.

The course covers the basics, principles and limitations for the most common methods for multivariate statistics (analysis of variance, principal component analysis and partial least squares regression), experimental design (super-saturated and factorial designs) and method validation with a focus on practical use. Great emphasis will be placed on covering a wide range of applications of these techniques which will aid in selecting appropriate techniques for specific research questions. The practical elements aim at giving the participants basic knowledge in selecting and applying methods for different applications.

For more information about the course Experimental Design and Statistics for Chemists - NKE023F, please visit the course information page on Canvas

KILU Introduction 1 - NKE007F - 1.0 credit

The aim of the course is to offer recently accepted graduate students at KILU an introduction to the workplace with respect to general employment conditions, key tools for documentation of own work, basic level knowledge of academic code of conduct regarding academic honesty and interpersonal relations.

The content of the course includes the following topics: goals and obligations of graduate studies, general and individual study plans, code of conduct for academic honesty and interpersonal relations, information regarding graduate course programme, scientific information management and library resources, organization of KILU, introduction to the use of LUBox or similar.

For more informaton about the course KILU Introduction 1 - NKE007F, please visit the course information page on Canvas

KILU Introduction 2 - NKE008F - 1.0 credit

The aim of the course is to offer recently accepted graduate students at KILU an extended introduction to the work place concerning employment conditions and expected progression of skills. The three areas research, education and outreach activities are discussed in relation to i) the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100) (HEO), and ii) the concept “Doctorateness”. The areas education and outreach activities are further discussed though an introductory session aiming at highlighting the more important aspects of assistant teaching in laboratory settings. Chemistry-relevant research activities are exemplified through visits at the individual research units at KILU, and here with a focus on activities utilizing common, largescale infrastructure.

The course includes the following topics: guided visits to the four research centres at KILU with information regarding up-to-date research and infrastructure, popular science inspiration lecture, half-day workshop with focus on pedagogics of particular relevance for teaching and supervision of undergraduate students, half-day workshop on the theme “My graduate education – freedom with responsibility”.

For more informaton about the course KILU Introduction 2 - NKE008F, please visit the course information page on Canvas

Scientific Communication I - The Poster - NKE020F - 1.0 credit

The course provides the participants with knowledge about how to effectively communicate scientific results using a poster.

Introduction to the field of scientific communication
Obtaining practical knowledge about scientific communication
Practicing presenting research results in a poster format
Critically assessment of visual presentation of research results
Active exchange of knowledge about current research within the research topic/department

For more informaton about the course Scientific Communication I - The Poster - NKE020F, please visit the course information page on Canvas

Scientific Communiation II - The Elevator Pitch - NKE021F - 1.0 credit

The course provides the participants with knowledge about how effectively present their research in a short and precise “elevator pitch”.

Further introduction to the field of scientific communication
Practicing presenting an “elevator pitch”
Critically assessing other “elevator pitches”

For more informaton about the course Scientific Communiation II - The Elevator Pitch - NKE021F, please visit the course information page on Canvas

Scientific Communication III - The Talk - NKE022F - 2.0 credits

The course provides the participants with knowledge how to present a clear and engaging research talk (10-15 minutes in length).

Plan, design and execute a research talk
Critical review of other research talks

For more informaton about the course Scientific Communication III - The Talk - NKE022F, please visit the course information page on Canvas

Subject specific courses

The units/divisions offer a range of specialized courses. Some of these may be mandatory for certain research subject. Check the general syllabus (ASP) for the research subject. Several of the courses run on demand while others run regularly.

Advanced mathematical tools for scientists - NKE011F - 7,5 credits

The aim of the course is to give synoptic knowledge of applied mathematics with focus on advanced problems in natural science and medicine. The course includes advanced use of mathematical software for research - re lated practical problem solving.

The course is focused on advanced mathematical topics related to the research in the field of natural science. In particular, the course covers linear algebra, partial differentiation equations, special functions, variations, functions of complex variables, tensors, numerical methods, probability and statistics

For more information about the course Advanced mathematical tools for scientists - NKE011F, please visit the course information website on Canvas

Advanced Microbial Physiology - KMB010F - 7,5 credits

The course in brief.

The aim is to provide deep and theoretical knowledge about the physiology, function and exploitation potential of living microbial cells.

The course will provide the PhD student a profound knowledge on the relationships between microorganisms, their function in nature, their application in industry and their potential for solving environmental problems. The course covers the metabolism and genetics of the cell, microbial diversity, and the use of microbes for industrial production and bioremediation.

For more information about the course Advanced Microbial Physiology - KMB010F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Advanced Microbiology - KMB002F - 15 credits

The aim is to provide deep and theoretical knowledge about the structure, physiology, function and possibilities to exploit living microbial cells. With this deeper knowledge of relationships between microorganisms, and their structure and function in nature, the course also provides the PhD student to integrate this knowledge with microbial applications in industry and for solving environmental problems. The course covers the genetics and metabolism of the cell, microbial ecology, and the use of microbes for industrial production and bioremediation.

Microbiology is an exceptionally broad discipline encompassing specialities as diverse as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, taxonomy, pathogenic bacteriology, food and industrial microbiology and ecology. The aim of “Advanced Microbiology” is to cover all aspects of microbiology during a series of seminars. The participants are limited to a maximum of four graduate students. Two teachers contribute in the seminars. The course ends with an oral presentation in public.

For more information about the course Advanced Microbiology - KMB002F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Advanced NMR Spectroscopy - KFK001F - 10 credits

The aim of the course is for the student to acquire advanced knowledge about Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) theory and applications in studies of bio-macromolecular structure and dynamics. The course focuses on methods for studying proteins, but the underlying theory is equally applicable to essentially any molecule in the liquid phase.

The course begins with basic theory on NMR, including an introduction to quantum mechanics, quantum statistical mechanics, the density matrix and product operator formalisms. The course then covers the theory of multi-dimensional spectroscopy, including frequency labeling of coherences, coherence transfer and mixing, and coherence pathway selection. The course also covers experimental techniques and practical aspects, including data acquisition and data processing.

For more information about the course Advanced NMR Spectroscopy - KFK001F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Advanced Organic Synthesis - KAS003F - 7,5 credits

The course aims to deepen and broaden the students knowledge of modern synthetic methods. The course will broadly cover synthetic methods with respect to their mechanisms and frontier orbital descriptions. Specifically, the course will cover oxidations and reductions, functional group interconversions, carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, fundamental transition metal catalysis, cycloadditions, rearrangements, aromatic chemistry, and vissa applications in multi-step synthesis.

Lectures are given on broadly selected topics in advanced organic synthesis. A mandatory seminar is associated with each lecture. Assignments for the seminars will be handed out. Individual hand in assignments may replace or compliment seminars. Each student will present a 25 minute in-depth lecture on a topic within the course. Part of the presentation assignment is to give constructive feedback on a peer presentation.

For more information about the course Advanced Organic Synthesis - KAS003F, please got to the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Advanced Organometallic Chemistry - NKE016F - 7,5 credits

The aim of the course is to give a deep knowledge and broad understanding of modern organometallic chemistry and its applications in synthesis and catalysis.

The course covers models for describing bonding and reactivity in organometallic chemistry, typical organometallic ligands and reactions, and the use of organometallic reagents in catalysis and organic synthesis. It also provides examples of industrial applications for organometallic chemistry.

For more information about the course Advanced Organometallic Chemistry - NKE016F, please visit the course information website on Canvas

Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry - KOK002F - 15 credits

The course in advanced physical organic chemistry gives a deeper understanding of the physical properties of organic molecules as well as organic reaction mechanisms.

The material is divided into nine thematic sessions: chemical bond, acids and bases, carbocations, ionic reactions, stereoelectronic effects, the carbonyl group, radical reactions, pericyclic reactions, and photochemistry. A more complex session finishes the course. An individual project concerning physical organic aspects of the research project is also a part of the course. Each session consists of a number of questions which will be presented orally and written.

For more information about the course Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry - KOK002F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Advanced Polymer Chemistry - KAS010F - 9.0 credits

The course provides a deep knowledge and understanding about the physical and organic chemistry regarding polymerization reactions and polymeric materials.

Different polymerization reactions (step-growth, chain and ring-opening polymerizations), their kinetics, thermodynamics and applicability for different polymers and materials. Relationships between kinetics and molecular weight. Complex polymer structures. Copolymerization. Stereo-selective polymerization. Chemical modification (functionalization) of polymers. Industrial processes.

For more information about the course Advanced Polymer Chemistry - KAS010F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Advanced Polymer Physics - KAS015F - 7,5 credits

The course shall give deep knowledge and understanding about different concepts concerning physical properties of polymers, primarily in the solid state.

Polymers in the amorphous state, the liquid crystalline state and the crystalline state. The glass-rubber transition. Cross-linked polymers and rubber elasticity. Polymer viscoelasticity. Mechanical behavior of polymers. Multicomponent polymeric systems.

For more information about the course Advanced Polymer Physics - KAS015F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Advanced Statistical Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulation - NAKE016 - 7,5 credits

The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of of Statistical Mechanics theories, methods, and tools. The course also aims to bridge the microscopic properties of single particles (Statistical Mechanics) and macroscopic properties (Thermodynamics). A sub-goal is to build an understanding of the link between interactions and dynamics. The students should also get an update on recent advances in the field.

The course starts with a repetition of basic statistical-mechanical concepts, methods, and tools. It then continues with more advanced theories for liquids and solutions, simulation methods as well as transport properties and dynamics for liquids and solutions. The course is given in a thematic form with lectures and tutorials (self studies) as well as laboratory work and laboratory report hand-ins which all highlight the different themes.

For more information about the course Advanced Statistical Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulation - NAKE016, please visit the course information website on Canvas

Advanced Surface and Colloid Chemistry - NKE015F - 15 credits

The aim of the course is to enable the participants to acquire in - depth p hysicochemical knowledge in the field of surface and colloid chemistry from a molecular perspective and a quantitative understanding of selected fundamental colloid al and interfac ial phenomena.

The theoretical component contains lectures and tutorials that treat sur face and colloid chemistry from a molecular physicochemical perspective. Key themes comprise the self - association of amphiphilic molecules, polymers in colloidal systems, phase equilibria in solutions, interfacial phenomena, and electrostatic interactions between molecules and surfaces with applications in colloidal stability. The practical component consists of laboratory classes, computer exercises and a literature exercise. The laboratory classes introduce central experimental techniques in surface and colloid chemistry and are designed to, together with the computer exercises, illustrate central phenomena treated in the theoretical component. The literature exercise includes literature searches in a database, oral presentation of a research article and participation in discussions at the oral presentations .

For more information about the course Advanced Surface and Colloid Chemistry - NKE015F, please visit the course information website on Canvas .

Advanced use of FORTRAN language - NKE006F - 1,5 credits

The course aims at giving synoptic knowledge of the use of FORTRAN computer language to achieve efficiency in communication with a computational hardware. The course focuses on implementing efficient programming practice.

The course covers programming aspects in FORTRAN computer language, which are related to software design and hardware architecture. Specific topics covered in the course includes: IEEE standards for machine representation of data, accuracy of the arithmetic calculations, stability of numerical algorithms, most common problems with code optimization, efficient use of computer memory.

For more information about the course Advanced use of FORTRAN language - NKE006F, please visit the course information website on Canvas .

Analytical Chemistry, Advanced Course - NAKE015 - 15 credits

The course aims to provide advanced theoretical insight into commonly occurring modern separation techniques, such as chromatography, mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis. The course also aims to develop the students’ ability to independently select and optimise appropriate separation techniques/methods and to provide a coherent overview of the subject.

Lectures: Advanced theoretical treatment of chromatographic separation and the underlying distribution and adsorption equilibria. Instrumentation and experimental technology for modern liquid chromatography and gas chromatography. Coupling gas chromatography and liquid chromatography to mass spectrometry. Basic orientation on capillary electrophoresis.

Laboratory work: Experimental technology for high resolution liquid chromatography and massspectrometry. Optimisation of HPLC systems with different combinations of mobile and stationary phases. Gas chromatography with capillary columns, injection techniques and the use of mass spectrometric detection. Literature project: Chiral separations with oral and written presentation.

For more information about the course Analytical Chemistry, Advanced Course - NAKE015, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Analytical Chemistry, Advanced Course II - NKE013F - 15 credits

The aim of the course is to provide in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in sampling, sample preparation, quality assurance, chromatography, mass spectrometry, detection techniques and classical analytical chemistry techniques. The course further aims to develop the doctoral student's ability to independently read, compile and orally present theory in a specific area.

The course is divided into six different parts: i) Classical analytical chemistry (corresp. to 2 hp); ii) Quality assurance (corresp. to 2 hp); iii) Sampling and sample preparation (corresp. to 3 hp); iv) Chromatography (corresp. to 3 hp); v) Mass spectrometry (corresp. to 3 hp); and vi) Detection techniques (corresp. to 2 hp). Each part contains compulsory literature and instructions on specific learning outcomes. In addition to compulsory literature, participants are expected to search for and read literature on their own where the compulsory is not sufficient.

For more information about the course Analytical Chemistry, Advanced Course II - NKE013F, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Applied Scientific Data Handling - NKE017F - 4.0 credits

This course develops the basic skills for applied scientific data treatment with a focus on the chemical and physical sciences. The course contains theoretical as well as applied parts to enable the students to perform data analysis in their respective subject with a widely used and freely available computing language (Python).

Course content:

The course is focused on the practical skills necessary to analyze data in chemical sciences. Each topic will be introduced with a short theoretical background followed by a practical tutorial introducing the key concepts and methods on tutorial data and finally on the student’s own dataset. The course deals with the following concepts:

Introduction to Python and data handling.
Importing, cleaning, and plotting data.
Statistical description and evaluation of data and data correlations.
Creation of advanced graphs in publication quality.
Creation of simple functions e.g. cost functions for optimization tasks.
Introduction to singular component analysis (SVD, PCA), model formulations, and optimization routines.
Introduction to image handling and manipulation using self-defined and pre-defined libraries.
Introduction to artificial intelligence for categorization of image information.
Introduction to communication with instruments.

For more information about the course Applied Scientific Data Handling - NKE017F, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Bioanalytical HPLC - NAKE006 - 3.0 credits

The course content.

Lectures: Advanced theoretical treatment of liquid chromatographic separation and the underlying distribution and adsorption equilibria. Instrumentation and experimental technology for high-performance liquid chromatography and universal and selective detectors. Coupling high-performance liquid chromatography to high resolution mass spectrometry. Sample preparation of biological samples prior to liquid chromatographic analysis. Laboratory work: Experimental technology for high-performance liquid chromatography. Optimisation of HPLC systems with different combinations of mobile phases for quantitative and qualitative analysis of small molecules. Demonstration of high-performance liquid chromatography in combination with high-resolution mass spectrometry for qualitative analysis of small molecules.

For more information about the course Bioanalytical HPLC - NAKE006, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Biophysical Chemistry - KFKN10F - 7,5 credits

The course aims at giving the student: - molecular-level understanding of the structure, stability, interactions and dynamics of proteins - knowledge about the principal physical methods used in modern protein science - practical experience in using some of these methods - the knowledge base needed to use and critically assess the protein research literature.

Course contents

The chemical building-blocks and three-dimensional structures of proteins: Structure analysis by X-ray crystallography; Structure and sequence databases; Bioinformatics. - Protein characterization by optical spectroscopy: Physical principles and applications of fluorescence and circular dichroism spectroscopy. - Polypeptide conformation: Models of polymer conformation and conformational transitions; Conformational entropy; Folding cooperativity. - Protein energetics and stability: Packing; Hydration; Electrostatics; Thermal and solvent-induced denaturation; Differential scanning calorimetry. - Protein dynamics: Kinetic models; Proton exchange; Diffusion control; Protein folding; Computer simulation of proteins. - Nuclear magnetic resonance: Principles of NMR spectroscopy and relaxation; Analysis of structure, interactions and dynamics of proteins in solution. - Association processes: Ligand binding; Allostery; Protein aggregation; Isothermal titration calorimetry; Surface plasmon resonance.

For more information about the course Biophysical Chemistry - KFKN10F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Biophysical chemistry of proteins - NAKE008 - 15 credits

Deepened knowledge on the biophysical chemistry of proteins with emphasis on properties rather than methods. Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

Describe the structures and functions of several protein families
Describe physical properties of proteins including surface properties and hydrodynamics
Define the molecular driving forces that govern the, structure, folding and stability of proteins
Demonstrate acquaintance with the literature in the area, including classical as well as recent papers
Calculate accessible surface area and other properties for proteins with known structure
Analyse ligand binding and protein stabilitet
Use the literature and databases to improve the scientific level of protein research projects.
Explain protein properties and phenomena from a physicochemical perspective
Discuss and evaluate both fundamental texts and advanced applications in the area.
Summarize the knowledge level in classical as well as modern literature in the area.

The course is set up around the following topics:

Protein sequences
Protein targeting and modification
Protein structure taxonomy
Structure of Folded proteins
Protein stability
Extremophiles
Hydrodynamic properties
Protein folding and aggregation
Ligand Binding
The relation between sequence and structure
Protein dynamics
Membrane proteins

For more information about the course Biophysical chemistry of proteins - NAKE008 , please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Chemical kinetics - NAKE005 - 6.0 credits

Reaction rates, rate laws, reversible and consecutive reactions, steady state approximation, deduction of reaction mechanisms, transition-state theory, chain reactions, activation parameters, experimental methods, dynamic NMR

For more information about the course Chemical kinetics - NAKE005, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Coordination and organometallic chemistry - NKE012F - 10 credits

The course deals with coordination chemistry and organometallic chemistry. In this area, structure and bonding theory, reaction mechanisms and characterization methods (NMR and molecular spectroscopy) are studied. The course also covers organometallic type reactions, use of organometallic reagents in catalysis and organic synthesis, and chemical databases. The role of metals in biological systems is also addressed. For more information about the course Coordination and organometallic chemistry - NKE012F, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

DNA amplification technology - KMB025F - 3.0 credits

The aim of the course is to give participants practical experience and theoretical knowledge of PCR-based analysis of nucleic acids (RNA/DNA) through lectures, wet laboratory work and discussions.

The course consists of compulsory lectures, seminars, workshops, literature assignments and wet labs that are performed individually or in groups of 2-3 people.

For more information about the course DNA amplification technology - KMB025F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Essential mathematical tools for chemists - NKE010F - 7,5 credits

The course aims at giving synoptic knowledge of applied mathematics with focus on problems in natural science, in particular in physical chemistry. The course also aims at introducing the use of mathematical software.

The course covers the basic chapters in advance mathematics and their applications to chemistry. The particular topics includes preliminary calculus, complex numbers, series and limits, vectors and matrices, partial differentiation and multiple integrals, vector calculus and differentiation equations. For more information about the course Essential mathematical tools for chemists - NKE010F, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

For more information about the course Experimental Design and Statistics for Chemists - NKE023F , please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Experimental Structural Biology - NAKE011 - 7,5 credits

The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of some of the most important experimental methods used to determine the three-dimensional structures of proteins, as a basis for understanding their biological functions. We also aim at an understanding of the forces that underpin the three-dimensional structure of proteins, as well as a basic understanding of the methods used in structure-based drug design.

Lectures: Basic knowledge of protein structure: polypeptide conformation. Protein secondary and three- dimensional structure. Stability, dynamics and interactions of proteins: packing and electrostatics. Principles of X-ray crystallography, neutron crystallography, small angle X-ray and neutron scattering. Ligand binding and structure-based drug design. Laboratory work and computer exercises: Training in the relevant theoretical and experimental methods described for the study of protein structure and dynamics. Includes protein crystallization, data collection at MAX IV, data processing, structure determination and modelling, as well as a simple exercise in ligand docking. For more information about the course Experimental Structural Biology - NAKE011, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Frontiers in Organic Synthesis - KAS020F - 7,5 credits

The course aims to deepen and broaden the students knowledge of modern organic synthesis strategies and methods. The course will cover methods with respect to synthesis planning, retrosynthetic analysis, and the synthon approach with respect to functional group strategies and stereochemical strategies, as well as target structure and topology.

Seminars on selected topics in advanced contemporary organic synthesis planning and retro-synthetic analysis. Each student will present an in-depth seminar on a topic within the course. Topics will be selected by the student with advise from course teachers. Part of the presentation assignment is feedback from peers and teachers.

For more information about the course Frontiers in Organic Synthesis - KAS020F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Heterocyclic chemistry - NAKE018 - 7,5 credits

Physical and chemical properties of aromatic(main part) and non-aromatic heterocyclic compounds. The synthesis of the ring systems of aromatic (main part) and non-aromatic heterocyclic compounds. The derivatization of the ring systems of aromatic (main part) and non-aromatic heterocyclic compounds. The mechanisms for the formation and derivatization of the different ring systems of heterocyclic compounds. Although the course course comprises both aromatic and non-aromatic heterocyclic compounds, the emphasis is on aromatic systems.

For more information about the course Heterocyclic chemistry - NAKE018, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Magnetic Resonance — Spectroscopy and Imaging - KFKN01F - 7,5 credits

The aim of the course is for the student to learn basic knowledge about Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and its applications in the studies of structure and dynamics in macromolecular and colloidal systems. The course also addresses imaging techniques and methods for the studies of solid materials.

Lectures: The course begins with basic theory for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, including an introduction to quantum mechanics. Then follow lectures on chemical shift, nuclear spin interactions, spin dynamics, chemical exchange, relaxation, multi-dimensional applications (including structure determination of macromolecules) and methods for imaging and the study of self-diffusion. The last part of the course is a possibility for each student to make a deeper descent into a subject that he or she finds interesting and relevant. A visit to the MR department at the Lund University Hospital might be offered. Practicals: An introduction to the data treatment in NMR (including topics like the Fourier transform and artefacts) is followed by practicals covering chemical exchange, relaxation, imaging and self diffusion. An extra practical might be offered as a part of the student’s intensifying task. That practical might cover, for example, structure determination, solid state NMR or molecular dynamics.

For more information about the course Magnetic Resonance — Spectroscopy and Imaging - KFKN01F, please visit the third-cycle page on lth.se.

Medicinal Chemistry - KOKN01F - 7,5 credits

The aim of the course is to give deep knowledge in and broad understanding of medicinal chemistry and pharmacological principles from a molecular perspective.

The course discusses the most common target molecules for drug development, general pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic principles and strategies for drug discovery and development. It integrates organic, physical, theoretical and biochemistry to describe how a given drug molecule can interact with disease-relevant target molecules, as well as how drug molecules can be chemically optimised with respect to pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties. Relationships between chemical structure and biological activity are central in the teaching content. This is exemplified in the course with antivirals, antibiotics, cancer drugs, PNS/CNS drugs (adrenergic, cholinergic, and opiate receptors) and ulcer drugs. Biologicals are describes, discussed,an d compared with small organic molecules from a drug perspective.

For more information about the course Medicinal Chemistry - KOKN01F , please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Microbial Flow cytometry - KMB020F - 3.0 credits

The purpose of the course is to provide participants with practical experience and theoretical knowledge of flow cytometric analysis of microbial cell populations.

The course consists of compulsory lectures, seminars, workshops, oral or written exercises, and experimental projects carried out in groups of 1-4 people.

For more information about the course Microbial Flow cytometry - KMB020F, please visit the third-cycle page on lth.se.

Molecular Quantum Mechanics - NAKE012 - 7,5 credits

The course aims to provide good knowledge of the basic theories about chemical bonds and intermolecular interaction and how they control the behaviour of matter.

Lectures: The course covers two areas, quantum mechanics and quantum chemistry. The quantum mechanics section takes up the basic equations that control the behaviour of microscopic particles. The quantum chemical section takes up how these basic equations control the behaviour of atoms and molecules. Project: A small project will be carried out, with focus on quantum chemistry.

For more information about the course Molecular Quantum Mechanics - NAKE012, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

NMR Relaxation: Theory and Applications - KFK005F - 10 credits

The aim of the course is for the student to acquire advanced knowledge about NMR relaxation theory and applications in studies of bio-macromolecular structure and dynamics. The course focuses on methods for studying proteins, but the underlying theory is equally applicable to essentially any molecule in the liquid phase.

The course begins with basic theory on NMR relaxation, including the random-phase model for transverse relaxation, Bloch-Wangsness-Redfield theory, stochastic processes, correlation functions and spectral density functions, relaxation mechanisms, interference effects, and chemical exchange effects. The course then covers the experimental approaches to study molecular dynamics using NMR relaxation.

For more information about the course NMR Relaxation: Theory and Applications - KFK005F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Practical EXAFS and XANES: Handson training in Design, Performance and Analysis of XAS experiments - NKE018F - 4.0 credits

The course aims to train new or early users to design, plan, prepare, perform, and analyse an x-ray absorption spectroscopy experiment at a synchrotron beamline or at a table-top XAS machine.

The course contains three major elements: 1. Lectures/seminars with focus on:

Creation, interaction and measurement with/of X-rays
Concept, design and analysis of XAS measurements
Large-scale facilities, proposal and publication of scientific results

2. Practical data analysis

EXAFS analysis of molecular and solid samples
XANES analysis of molecular, solid and nanoparticulate samples
Linear combination analysis in XANES/EXAFS of diverse mixed samples (e.g. earth, ash) or different metal alloys and crystalline materials (e.g. CZTS)

3. Practical work including sample preparations, safety training, MAX IV tour and measurements.

For more information about the course Practical EXAFS and XANES: Handson training in Design, Performance and Analysis of XAS experiments - NKE018F, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Principles of Fragment Based Drug Discovery - NKE024F - 1,5 credits

The course in brief: .

The course aims to introduce participants to fragment-based lead discovery, which is an approach to discover small molecule compounds binding a target protein of medical interest and then further use that information to develop potential therapeutic compounds. The process includes biophysical techniques as well as structural biology methods such as X-ray crystallography and computational chemistry. Participants will learn the theory of the whole process of fragment-based lead development, will be introduced to available relevant national and international infrastructures and will learn about sample preparation and data collection. Furthermore, the participants will work individually with structural models and learn about X-ray data processing and analysis.

Course content:

The course consists of lectures, practical exercises and workshops, individual work and preparation of a presentation. Part 1:

Symposium with invited speakers presenting current research in the field.
Biophysical methods (WAC [weak affinity chromatography], NMR, SPR).
Strategies in medicinal chemistry and SAR studies
Principles of ADMET analysis
Necessary infrastructure
Lectures on how X-ray crystallography is used in fragment screening and introduction to other structural methods relevant for drug discovery (serial crystallography, neutron crystallography and cryo-EM).
Visit to MAX IV with demonstration of protein crystal handling, X-ray data acquisition and analysis.
Workshop on structural models and computational chemistry methods for fragment analysis and development.

For more information about the course Principles of Fragment Based Drug Discovery - NKE024F , please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Protein mass spectrometry - NAKE007 - 3.0 credits

The course gives an introduction in how to use protein mass spectrometry as a tool in protein science. Practical parts including protein and peptide sample preparations, deposition with different techniques and the use of chromatographic separations for complex samples prior to mass spectrometry analysis. Manual and automated mass spectrometry acquisition of intact protein and peptide mass determination and determination of peptide sequence information. Basic data handling of mass spectrometry data for protein identification, assessment of PTMs and determination of amino acid sequences.

For more information about the course Protein mass spectrometry - NAKE007, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Protein Spectroscopy - KBK001F - 3.0 credits

Optical techniques are used to obtain information about the structure, interactions, and dynamics of proteins. It is, therefore, the aim of the course to provide the necessary knowledge to collect “good and reliable” data, to understand preprocessing routines, and eventually to analyze the data.

The course consists of compulsory lectures, tutorials, lab practicals, and presentations. The week of study is articulated as follows: - Short description of the techniques and what they can do - Short description of advanced usages of the techniques and analysis (accessories and software) - Short description and tutorial on data analysis, especially secondary structure estimation and conformational transitions - Lab practicals with all four techniques on standard proteins and students' proteins (data collection and analysis).

For more information about the course Protein Spectroscopy - KBK001F, please visit the third-cycle courses page on lth.se.

Quantum Chemistry at Work - NAKE001 - 7,5 credits

The course aims to provide the knowledge of the modern theories and techniques used in quantum chemistry of molecules, extended systems and solutions . After completing the course students have the following skills and knowledge: 1. have an understanding of state - of - the - art theories in the field of quantum chemistry 2. know how to design and perform research using quantum chemical programs 3. be able to critically analyze of the results obtained by different computational approaches

The lectures cover the main modern methods in the field of quantum chemistry, including Hartree - Fock theory, Density Functional Theory, multiconfigurational m ethods. A special attention is paid to the description of extended systems, including force fields and the QM/MM technique. The course is followed by an individual research project focused on applicability of different computational methods used for descri ption of the ground and excited states of various molecules.

For more information about the course Quantum Chemistry at Work - NAKE001, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Scattering Methods - NAKE017 - 7,5 credits

Learning outcomes On completion of the course, participants shall be able to: • Account for basic knowledge and understanding of different scattering methods and how they can be used to study structure and dynamics of colloidal dispersions. • Describe the general experimental setups for light scattering and small angle scattering of X-rays and neutrons. • Calculate, analyze and interpret the results from static scattering experiments from colloidal dispersions in terms of the static structure factor and various form factors and the results from dynamic light scattering experiments from colloidal dispersions. • Compute the static scattering from a dispersion of spherical colloidal particles. Judgement and approach • Explain the general principles of dynamic light scattering experiments, and what information that may be obtained from such experiments.

Lectures on basic scattering theory and a derivation, from basic principles, of the scattering from a dispersion of spherical colloidal particles. This is followed by a presentation of different experimental methods, such as small angle neutron scattering (SANS), small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), and static and dynamic light scattering. As the main model system, we treat dispersions of spherical particles but non-spherical particles will also be discussed.

For more information about the course Scattering Methods - NAKE017, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Small molecule mass spectrometry - NKE005F - 3.0 credits

On completion of the course, participants shall be able to: • Account for principles of mass spectrometry, including fundamental design of the more common instruments and how these function. • Account for the most common mass spectrometry applications, including possibilities and limitations for analysis of small molecules. • Describe the impact of isotope distributions, charge states and fragmentation on the appearance of the mass spectrum, and be able to show how this information can be used to identify small molecules. • Analyze and interpret data derived by mass spectrometry. • Design a method for analysis of small molecules. • Perform simple chromatographic separations and mass spectrometric analyses of small molecules. • Describe what type of results that may be obtained from mass spectrometric analyses. • Compare results from different analyses and be able to understand and explain differences and similarities between them. • Compile results from a mass spectrometric analysis in a report and a presentation.

The course covers the most common ionization techniques (electron ionization, chemical ionization, electrospray ionization, atmospheric pressure chemical and photo ionization) and mass analyzers (quadrupole, ion trap, time-of-flight, orbitrap, and combinations of these). The function of these will be connected to their applicability in various fields of applications. Different ways of using the mass spectrometer (scan, single ion monitoring, single and multiple reaction monitoring, targeted and data dependent tandem mass spectrometry) will be discussed. The relation between molecular structure, isotope composition, adduct formation and fragmentation, and the use of this information for identification purposes will be covered. The practical modules aim at giving the students fundamental knowledge in writing methods and using mass spectrometers.

For more information about the course Small molecule mass spectrometry - NKE005F , please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Statistical Thermodynamics and Molucular Simulation - NAKE009 - 7,5 credits

The course aims to provide a basic understanding of Statistical Mechanics. An important goal is to provide a deeper understanding of Entropy, thus bridging the apparent contradiction between a microscopic (Statistical Mechanics) and a macroscopic (Thermodynamics) treatment.

Lectures: The course starts with an introduction of basic Statistical Mechanical concepts. Thermodynamical transformations are compared with corresponding Statistical Mechanical ensembles. Approximate theories for liquids and solutions. Simulation methods. Tutorials: Here, the student acquires skills to utilize Statistical Mechanical tools. Lectures and tutorials correspond to 6 credits (NAKE010). Laboratory work and hand-ins correspond to 1.5 hp. (Cannot be accredited separate from the lecture part)

For more information about the course Statistical thermodynamics - NAKE009, please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Statistical Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulation (without lab work) - NAKE010 - 6.0 credits

For more information about the course Statistical thermodynamics - NAKE010 , please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Supercritical fluid technology - NAKE002 - 4,5 credits

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: • Interpret simple phase diagrams and judge their implication in the design of a supercritical fluid process • Describe different application areas of supercritical fluid technology • Summarize the state of the art research and industry processes in supercritical fluid technology • Critically discuss different strategies in supercritical fluid processing, the equipment involved, and safety aspects • Discuss the role of supercritical fluid technology in sustainable development

Lectures: (i) solubility of small molecules in supercritical fluids; (ii) interpretation of phase diagrams; (iii) equipment and safety; and (iv) fundamentals and applications of supercritical fluid extraction, chromatography, polymer processing, particle formation, reactions and biocatalysis. Laboratory work: three half-days of lab work: (i) supercritical fluid extraction; (ii) supercritical fluid chromatography; and (iii) particle formation. Invited lectures: invited lecture(s) in selected field(s) of supercritical fluid technology.

For more information about the course Supercritical fluid technology - NAKE002 , please visit the course information website on Canvas.

Doctoral student KILU/LTH

Mandatory courses.

KILU Introduction 1 – NKE007F – 1 credit
Environmental issues and hazards in the chemical research laboratory - KAS001F – 2 credits
Introductory Course for Newly Admitted doctoral Students - GEM056F – 2 credits
Research Ethics - GEM090F – 3 credits

In addition, for PhD students who are teaching:

Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education - GEM002F – 5 credits

Doctoral student KILU/Faculty of Science

A t the Faculty of Science

Introduction course for PhD students at the Faculty of Science - 0,5 credits
Research Ethics - NMN001F – 3 credits
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education – Theory and Practice - NMN002F - 3 credits

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PhD studies

Are you interested in a phd position at the centre for mathematical sciences.

You can read Lund University's general information about PhD studies here:

PhD studies (Lund University's website)
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PhD studies at the Faculty of Science (Faculty of Science's website)

A PhD position at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences is usually 5 years, including 20% departmental duties such as teaching.

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Carl Olsson

Director of PhD studies, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Engineering [email protected] +46 46 222 85 65

Magnus Goffeng

Ass. director of PhD studies, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Engineering [email protected] +46 46 222 83 30

Sandra Pott

Director of PhD Studies, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science [email protected] +46462228542

Stanislav Volkov

Director of PhD studies, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Statistics [email protected] +46 46-222 95 38

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Doctoral Studies

Lund University is the only university in Sweden to offer a Phd-programme in the multidisciplinary field of Human Rights. The programme covers four years of full time studies (240 credits). The programme is convened by Human Rights Studies at the Department of History.

The research field integrates historical, philosophical, legal, and political perspectives on the study of human rights, their circumstances, challenges and role in our current times. Current areas of study are state and non-state agency, historiography and conceptualizations of human rights, minority protection, human rights in school curricula and teaching practice, women’s rights, rights and activism, children’s rights, political resistance, and rights discourses in civil society.

Read about our Doctoral students and their projects at our doctoral students .

Eligibility

In order to satisfy the general eligibility requirements for admission to Doctoral studies the applicant must have completed an academic degree on advanced level (one or two year master), or completed courses amounting to 240 Swedish university credits (of which at least 60 credits on advanced level), or equivalent. In order to satisfy the special eligibility requirements for Doctoral studies in Human Rights, two of the applicant’s prior years of study (120 credits) must have clear relevance for the field of human rights studies and for the planned dissertation project. The applicant must also have completed a thesis on master level (at least 15 credits) clearly oriented within the field of human rights. Read more in our general syllabus .

Questions about Doctoral studies in Human Rights are answered by Dan-Erik Andersson .

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PhD programme

Postgraduate studies are a vital part of the Department's research activities. The PhD students work in close collaboration with their supervisors and colleagues in small research groups, which very often are parts of much larger international collaborations. Travels to conferences and visits to other institutes or observatories are natural ingredients of the education. Many of our postgraduate students continue their academic careers, after completing their PhDs, as postdocs at astronomical institutes abroad.

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Eligibility

Briefly, to be eligible for PhD studies in Astronomy and Astrophysics the student should either have a degree at advanced (MSc) level, or four years (240 credits) of university studies including one year at advanced level, or the corresponding knowledge gained within or outside Sweden. The studies should include physics, mathematics, and/or the corresponding technical subjects as essential ingredients, as well as a degree project of at least 30 credits.

Admission to PhD studies requires that adequate financing exists for the student's salary (or similar) during the whole four-year period. Normally PhD positions are financed directly by the Department or by an external grant to the Department, e.g., from EU's Marie Curie programme or a Swedish funding agency. Once a student has been admitted to PhD studies, he or she receives a monthly scholarship or salary that is usually more than sufficient to cover the living expenses in Lund. PhD positions are only advertised when the relevant funding is available within the Department.

Openings for PhD studies in Astronomy and Astrophysics are advertised in our calendar, on the Faculty of Science page for vacant positions and on the Lund University page for vacancies. We do not accept emailed applications. Typically about two such positions are advertised each year. There are no fixed dates at which the advertisements are posted, but it will always be at least three weeks before the deadline for applications.

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PhD Courses

Courses at the PhD level are only available to PhD students, and cannot be included in a bachelor or masters degree. Some are taught together with advanced level courses, but under a different course code.

Note that these courses are not always given at a fixed schedule; contact the responsible teacher if you are interested.

Dynamics of Planetary Systems NAAS001, 7.5hp
Physics of Nebulae NAAS002, 7.5hp
Statistical Tools in Astrophysics NAAS003, 7.5hp
Topics in Theoretical Astrophysics NAS001F, 7.5hp
Galactic Dynamics NAS002F, 7.5hp
Milky Way as a Galaxy NAS003F, 7.5hp

COMPUTE Research School

COMPUTE is a research school focused on scientific discovery using computing in a wide sense. Membership is open to all PhD students and employees at the Faculties of Science, Medicine, and Engineering at Lund University.

Courses on the COMPUTE website

Faculty-wide postgraduate courses and graduate schools

Faculty-wide courses at the Faculty of Science website

More information

Information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Science webpage
Information about PhD studies Lund University webpage
Information about academic integrity at the LU Libraries pages
Lunds Doktorandkår (LDK - Lund Doctoral Student Union) webpage

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Director of Graduate studies:

Göran Frank goran [dot] frank [at] nuclear [dot] lu [dot] se 046 - 222 76 35

Deputy directors

Thomas Bensby 046 - 222 7324 tbensby [at] astro [dot] lu [dot] se

Rikkert Frederix rikkert [dot] frederix [at] hep [dot] lu [dot] se

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PhD courses

Phd courses at lucsus, degrowth and sustainability pathways.

May 20 - June 10 2024, Faculty of Social Sciences

In the context of a climate emergency, there is an increasing demand from society and students to learn about societal models (including welfare provision) that function without economic growth. In this context, degrowth aims for a multi-scalar transformation beyond the growth-oriented economic paradigm to achieve socio-ecological sustainability. It primarily emphasizes the downsizing aspects of production and consumption but also alludes to the pathways of a society that can thrive or manage without relying on growth. This course will inform these pathways by placing wellbeing for all species and natural systems at the center and rethinking our social systems independent of economic growth in fields such as work, culture, civil society, governance and decision-making.

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Course registration: Send Mine Islar and Max Koch an e-mail with a motivation letter describing your interest in the course and your background. The letter should be maximum one page in length.
Deadline to register: 1st April 2024.
Course coordinator: Mine Islar and Max Koch.
mine [dot] islar [at] lucsus [dot] lu [dot] se ( mine[dot]islar[at]lucsus[dot]lu[dot]se )
max [dot] koch [at] soch [dot] lu [dot] se ( max[dot]koch[at]soch[dot]lu[dot]se )

Sustainability Science: Foundations, concepts, methodologies

7.5 credits. February 26-March 15 2024

Tackling the world’s toughest sustainability challenges requires robust knowledge, interdisciplinary methodologies, and strong collaborative efforts. This PhD course focuses on the emerging research field of sustainability science, and its strong intentions to stimulate knowledge and learning on concepts, attitudes, and methodologies to contribute to inclusive sustainable societal change. More specifically, the aim is for participants develop a more comprehensive understanding of the development of the field, including different perspectives (e.g., resilience, sustainability transitions, governance of sustainability, political economy, political ecology, and social movements) and specific approaches (e.g. methods of critique, extended cases study, ethnographic interviews, visioning and imaginaries) often used in the field.

Contact: Maryam Nastar and Emma Li Johansson

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PhD courses at the The Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a wide variety of faculty joint PhD courses ranging from methods courses, research ethics and courses in theory of science.

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PhD courses by Agenda 2030 Graduate School

The Agenda 2030 Graduate School provides interdisciplinary PhD courses based on the societal challenges related to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Joint PhD seminars on environmental challenges

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The aim of the programme is to strengthen students’ historical knowledge and theoretical understanding of relations between literature, culture and modern media. The student can choose to specialise in Children's and Adolescent, English,…

Language and Linguistics, Swedish/Scandinavian Languages - Master's Programme

The MA in Language and Linguistics is intended for students who are interested in increasing the knowledge of language in a broad sense and the theoretical understanding of linguistic questions. In the language specific specialization…

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Computational Science, Scientific Computing - Master Programme

Advanced computations are increasingly important in research and business. In this Master’s programme you will learn how to study complex processes within the natural sciences, and how computational science can contribute to knowledge…

Geology, Bedrock Geology - Master Programme

This Master’s programme provides you with specialised knowledge about bedrock geology. You will learn about the formation and structure of Planet Earth and the dynamics of Earth’s crust. This is studied through geochronology, geochemistry,…

Molecular Biology, General - Master Programme

The General Master’s Programme in Molecular Biology is aimed at students who are interested in creating their own unique education in molecular biology. You will design your personal study route together with our study advisor. You can…

Applied Computational Science, Chemistry - Master Programme

Advanced computations are increasingly important in research and business. On this Master’s programme you will learn how to study complex processes within chemistry, and how computational science can contribute to knowledge evolution in…

General Linguistics: Language and the Brain

The course studies the connections between the structure of the central nervous system and linguistic and communicative functions in relation to other cognitive functions such as sight. Basic concepts in neuroanatomy are discussed and the…

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At the Department of Physics, you can find an outlet for both your curiosity and your creativity. We study everything from the tiniest elementary particles to the boundary between living cells and electronics but also, for example, how to…

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The programme provides you with specialised knowledge about climate variations, glaciers and ice age cycles over the past 2.6 million years. You study the characteristics and distribution of deposits and the processes that created…

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Advanced computations are increasingly important in research and business. On this Master’s programme you will learn how to study complex processes within the natural sciences, and how computational science can contribute to knowledge…

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Cultural sciences: intellectual property and digital information - law, politics and culture.

The course is intended to deal with these issues from a number of different perspectives, specifically considering cultural, political, legal, but also economical aspects, including those relevant outside a Western context. It will provide…

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Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology - Master Programme

Both macroscopic life and element cycling are dependent on bacteria and unicellular fungi. Knowledge in microbiology is therefore important for all types of biology and for several other subject areas such as medicine, food, agriculture,…

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Archaeology and ancient history: master's thesis - archaeology.

The Master's Thesis in archaeology is the compulsory work for the Master's Programme Archaeology: Theory and Practice. During the course, the student will choose an area of study within the subject Archaeology. Theoretical and…

Archaeology and Ancient History: Buildings as Archaelogy - the Analysis of Complex Built Environments

The built environment is an important aspect of human culture. Preserved architectural remains provide us with the possibility to explore and explain the spatial framework of past societies. Although the technological and environmental…

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The course aims to analyse interreligious encounters in a multi-ethnic, multicultural and highly interconnected Hellenistic and Roman Mediterranean world (from the 4th century BC to the 4th century AD). Students will have the opportunity…

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In the course you will study basic properties of stars and their atmospheres: effects of temperature, pressure chemical composition and stellar rotation. The solar atmosphere. Stellar spectra and formation of spectral lines. Convection and…

Astronomy: Astrobiology - Conditions and Possibilities for Life in the Universe

This multi-disciplinary course treats the question of life in the Universe. Where can life have developed? Must it be on a planet similar to Earth? How does life on a planet develop and evolve? Under what extreme circumstances can…

Astronomy: Dynamical Astronomy

The course contains the following parts: Newtonian gravitation and dynamics. Reference systems and units. Galactic coordinates. Astrometry and the determination of the distance, the motion and distribution. The HR…

Astronomy: Planetary Systems

The course covers both our own planetary system and planetary systems around other stars. The inner structures, surfaces and atmospheres of planets are desctibed. The formation and stability of planetary systems are discussed, as well as…

Applied Computational Science - Physical Geography: Master's Degree Project

The degree project requires a literature review and special studies. In addition, it includes a number of compulsory elements, in the form of lessons and seminars, which deal with, among other things, scientific writing in English and…

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Bioinformatics: bioinformatics and sequence analysis.

Bioinformatics, the application of computational methods to biological and biomedical problems, is a rapidly growing field. Modern biochemists and biologists need to have a basic knowledge of bioinformatics. This course provides both a…

Bioinformatics: DNA Sequencing Informatics I

This hands on course will give you the experience and provide the tools that are needed to analyze next generation sequencing data. It is particularly focused on the analysis of: transcriptome data amplicon data genome data …

Bioinformatics: Research Project

In this courses, you learn how to plan and carry out a project in Bioinformatics from start to end. The course is open for students on the Master's programme in Bioinformatics  

Bioinformatics: Master's Degree Project

The overall aim of the course is that the student should carry out an independent scientific project in a well-defined subject area within the field of bioinformatics. The content and execution of the degree project is planned in…

Biology: Microbiology

Microbes are the unseen majority on earth. They are found essentially everywhere where there is liquid water and their activities strongly affect all other forms of life. Whatever part of biology you are specialising in, knowledge about…

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In this course you will learning basic theory and understanding of the most important molecular genetic methods used in modern ecological and evolutionary research projects. Central is to understand the importance of genetic variation for…

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This course reviews some of the most exciting topics within yeast and mammalian genetics, cell biology and molecular biology, and looks for possible applications of these topics in biotechnology, medicine, drug development, food technology…

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Conservation Biology is an advanced course in Biology and in Environmental Science and focuses on the scientific foundations of conservation. An important part of the course is to provide deep knowledge about theory that is important for…

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The course aims to provide a synthetic overview of the major principles and techniques associated with cellular and molecular neurobiology. The subject matter includes the detailed mechanics underlying neuronal signaling and cellular…

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The Research Studies Board offers three recurring elective courses: Writing, Reviewing and Publishing Scientific Papers, Systematic review and meta-analysis: Introduction to Cochrane methodology, and Laboratory animal science for researchers.

Writing, Reviewing and Publishing Scientific Papers

Course dates.

Autumn 2024

In English: 21-23/10 + 5/11 In Swedish: 18 -20/11 + 6/12

Course Leaders

Jan Lexell jan [dot] lexell [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (jan[dot]lexell[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se) , Christina Brogårdh christina [dot] brogardh [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (christina[dot]brogardh[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se)

Target group

PhD students at the Faculty of Medicine, with priority given to those who have passed their halfway review.

The aim of the course is for the doctoral student to deepen their knowledge and skills around the publication process and how to write and review a scientific manuscript.

The teaching takes place mainly through interactive educational activities. The course includes lectures, reviewing of scientific articles, group work, discussions, practical applications and independent study. The course is given during five days and starts with three course days, then one day of independent work, and ends 2 weeks later with one course day.

Systematic review and meta-analysis: Introduction to Cochrane methodology

Course dates

Autumn 2024:

Week 47, 18-22 November. Mornings are in class and the afternoons consist of individual work.

Course organizers

Matteo Bruschettini matteo [dot] bruschettini [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (matteo[dot]bruschettini[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se)

Martin Ringsten martin [dot] ringsten [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (martin[dot]ringsten[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se)

Stefan Hansson stefan [dot] hansson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (stefan[dot]hansson[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se)

Target group

The one week course is aimed towards PhD students and researchers at the Faculty of Medicine. Participation is free for PhD students from European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. Other external participants might require a fee for participation, see more on Cochrane Sweden’s website for this course.

Description

The course is aimed at PhD students and researchers who wants to increase their knowledge about how to conduct a systematic review or evidence synthesis. The course is also relevant for people who will use systematic reviews, evidence synthesis or results from randomized trials to inform decisions in healthcare (clinicians, decision makers, guideline developers, or policy makers).

The course aims to introduce and increase participants knowledge about the Cochrane methodology to systematic reviews with a focus on systematic reviews of interventions. During the week we will go through the process from the initial idea and research question that can be explored in a systematic review, tools to support the systematic review process, risk of bias, meta-analysis, the GRADE-approach to judge uncertainty, best practice reporting of results in reviews, and the use of systematic reviews in guidelines and decision making. The course will include lecturers and facilitators from several Cochrane Centers, each within their expert area. Lectures will be mixed with discussions and working in groups with exercises in the mornings, and after lunch participants will work individually within the Cochrane Interactive Learning-modules. There will be time to ask individual questions to our lecturers and facilitators about your own potential reviews or other evidence-related questions during the week.

The course will be aimed to be conducted on campus in Lund for all days.

Examination To pass the course you will need to attend the days in class, have an active participation in discussions and teamwork during these days, and completion of the module 1-8 and quizzes in Cochrane Interactive Learning.

The course is rewarded with 1,5 ECTS credits (equal to one week full time studies) for enrolled PhD students. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance for the course.

Resources and literature

Cochrane Interactive Learning modules, available from https://training.cochrane.org/interactivelearning

Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions, available for free from https://training.cochrane.org/handbook

Additional articles, books and some pre-course work will be handed out before the course starts.

Registration

You can register through the link in the right hand margin. Chose the correct date of the course. If you are an external participant (outside of Lund University), please clearly state this and your affiliation and professional title in “Other comments”, and try to fill the other information in as good as possible (if not relevant leave blank)

Laboratory Animal Science for researchers

Course leader.

Lena Uller, Docent, Respiratorisk Immunofarmakologi, Institutionen för experimentell medicinsk vetenskap, Lund

Target Group

This is a compulsory course for doctoral students at Lunds University who aim to work with animals. You will register specifically for the species you aim to work with. No previous qualifications required. The course is equivalent to a FELASA B level but not yet formally certified by Felasa.

Credits

3 University credits for the full course, 2 credits when the practical part is not completed.

Time & Place

This is a web-based education using Canvas Catalog . You work on your own time at your own computer.

Content of the course

The course is in English and contains 15 modules

Module 1: Ethics and Animal Use
Module 2: Swedish Legislation
Module 3: Animal Records
Module 4: Identification Methods
Module 5: Humane Endpoints
Self-assessments Legislation, Animal Records, ID & Humane Endpoints
Module 6: Biology
Module 7: Ethology
Module 8: Husbandry
Module 9: Animal Care and Supervision
Self-assessments Husbandry, Animal Care and Supervision
Module 10: Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Euthanasia
Module 11: Diseases in Laboratory Animals
Module 12: Animal Experimental Methodology
Module 13: Genetically Modified Organisms
Module 14: Alternative Methods
Module 15: Safety in Biomedical Facilities

To complete the course

Estimated time to complete the course is 40 h. The different modules will be examined continuously with self-assessments. Upon completing the theoretical part, there is a practical part which extent depends on your planned upcoming practical activities. Upon this you will receive a certificate valid for operate with animals.

Course literature

All literature is available on Canvas Catalog with additional links to Internet sites, which contain further information. If you have questions about the course, please contact: djurutbildning [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (djurutbildning[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se)

Training in Laboratory Animal Science - to apply (Lund University Staff Pages)

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Epidemiological assessment of health effects from chemical exposure

Points: 7.5 hp (fulltime)

Dates: 23 rd September – 25 rd October 2024 (5 weeks)

General information

The purpose of this course is to give a deeper understanding of the links between exposure to environmental pollutants and the occurrence of diseases. This is an online course organized jointly by the Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, Sweden, and the Department of Public Health, Ponitificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. This course is supported by the STINT and ACCESS program for higher Education, and is open to Ph.D. and Postdocs of ACCESS Universities.

Course content

The course aims to provide an overview of human toxicology that links exposure to environmental pollutants with the occurrence of diseases at the populational level. The concepts of toxicology will be introduced by describing how toxic substances (chemicals, metals, toxins, particles) in our daily life can affect the health of people. Routes of exposure will be linked to certain diseases (e.g., inhaling chemicals, and airway diseases). Toxicokinetics, dose response, and routes of exposure will be discussed as well as genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. The students will learn about environmental epidemiology and environmental exposures to chemicals, metals, pesticides, and endocrine disruptors. Concepts such as designs, collection of health data, fieldwork, epidemiological indicators, causality, and epidemiological research questions will be reviewed.

Objective:

Upon completion of the course, students shall be able to:

define basic toxicological concepts applied to environmental chemicals, and explain their importance in the determination of toxicity
explain mechanisms involved in the toxicity of different substances (chemicals, metals, toxins, particles) and their link to diseases in humans
explain the importance of other processes involved in the sensitivity to toxic substances and the occurrence of diseases, such as genetic, epigenetic, and other factors observed at the population level
explain the advantages and limitations of health-related environmental monitoring and biomonitoring
explain the advantages and limitations of epidemiological studies to evaluate human exposure to toxic substances and the risk of disease
understand toxicological and epidemiological methods to address environmental problems that may affect health

T he course consists of lectures, interactive learning exercises and self-studies. The language of instruction and assessment is English. Lectures will be scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays ( afternoons in Sweden, mornings in Chile ) .

Examination and Assessment

The assessment is based on:

Individual presentation of a “real case scenario” (4.5 pt). A short presentation by the student about a topic of their own choice related to the course content
3 short knowledge assessments (1.5 pt)
Active participation in group exercises and group presentation (1.5 pt). Each group will evaluate a different case of environmental pollution (movie + review).

The grades awarded are Pass or Fail.

Main Teacher Lund:

Annette Krais, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University

annette [dot] krais [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se ( annette[dot]krais[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se )

Main Teacher Chile:

Sandra Cortés, Department of Public Health, Ponitificia Universidad Catolica de Chile scortesn [at] uc [dot] cl ( scortesn[at]uc[dot]cl )

Examiner:

Lars Rylander, professor, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University ( lars [dot] rylander [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se )

Language: The course is given in English

Target group and requirements:

To be admitted to the course, students must be admitted to studies at Lund University. The course is primarily intended for PhD and PostDocs from Medical Faculty that have an interest in toxicology, and that have performed to at least 1 20 first or second cycle credits in biology or chemistry or similar. English B level is required. No other specific entry requirements apply.

Number of participants: 30

Applied statistics III - Approaches to the Handling of Missing Data

Points: 1.5 hp (fulltime)

Dates: 13 th May – 17 th May 2024

General information

The course provides a background to the issue of missing data and to the consequences of simple ad hoc methods to address the issue. The advantages and shortcomings of different methods will be discussed. The method in focus on the course is multiplied imputation (MI), which participants will have the opportunity to test in the laboratory components.

Objective: The aim of the course is to make participants aware of the consequences of incorrect handling of missing data in medical research in general and to provide them with tools for correct handling of missing data in their own research.

The course content covers the following themes:

Identifying missing data
Potential consequences of missing data
Mechanisms for the generation of missing data
Brief overview of methods for handling missing data
Brief theoretical background to MI
The chained equations method
Constructing an imputation model
Analysing imputed data
Diagnosis of the MI model (model validation)
Guidelines for reporting analyses of MI-generated data
Limitations of the MI method

Monday, Tuesday (morning), Wednesday and Friday (morning) – in-class activities, Tuesday (afternoon) and Thursday – own work, Friday (afternoon) - examination.

Aleksandra Turkiewicz, docent, CStat, Enheter för klinisk epidemiologi, Kliniska Vetenskaper, Lund

Pär-Ola Bendahl, docent, fil. dr., Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper Lund, Lunds universitet ( par-ola [dot] bendahl [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se ( par-ola[dot]bendahl[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se ) )

Jonas Björk, professor, fil. dr., Institutionen för laboratoriemedicin, Lunds universitet ( jonas [dot] bjork [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se ( jonas[dot]bjork[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se ) )

Target group and requirements: To be admitted to the course, applicants must have prior knowledge equivalent to Applied Statistics I and II. In particular, they are to be familiar with the theory of linear and logistic regression models and be able to adapt these models and interpret corresponding output from their statistics software. The choice of software is optional, but the participants are required to be familiar with the program they choose and that it has the method multiple imputation via chained equations implemented (e.g. R, Stata or SPSS). The participants are responsible for ensuring that they have a suitable and working statistics program installed on their computer before the start of the course.

Number of participants: 20

Location: Lund

Previously available courses

Activity balance during health, ill health and sickness
Collecting and using biobank samples in research
Applied Epidemiology and statistics III: Causal inference with non-randomized data
Approaches to handling of missing data (samarbete med GU - online course)
Basic Data Handling and Visualization with R
Clinical proteomics and biological mass spectrometry
Complex interventions in health care with a special focus on the care of adults and older persons
Diabetes research
Drug development and clinical trials
Epidemiology I - Introduction to Epidemiology
Flow cytometry, introductory course
Flow cytometry, continuation course
Glycobiology
Health and Environment with special focus on climate change and sustainability
Introduction to programming
MAX IV/ESS-based imaging for medical and biomedical research, experimental setup
Medical Bioinformatics, Introduction
Neutron scattering for medical and biomedical research, experimental part.
Perspectives on gender and intersectionality in medical and health research
Preclinical imaging
Applied Epidemiology and Statistics III – Causal inference with non-randomised data
Applied Qualitative Methodology II
Applied Statistics III – Statistical methods for repeated measurements
Applied Statistics III – Time Series Analysis in Clinical and Environmental Epidemiology
Applied Statistics III – Survival Analysis
X-ray micro- and nanoimaging for medical and biomedical research, experimental part

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Are you interested in political science, peace and conflict studies or intelligence analysis? Then the programmes on this page are something for you!

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We offer programmes from first level, to second level, and to research level. Below you can find more information about our programmes and the different levels:

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Master programmes, doctoral studies, freestanding courses.

Bachelor courses

A bachelor programme is a three-year education on the first-cycle level, which means that you study 180 credits.

A bachelor programme is a coherent course of study for six terms leading to a degree in political science or peace and conflict studies, the two the main subjects of choice for a bachelor's degree at the Department of Political Science.

Bachelor programmes are based on a combination of subjects where you study at least three terms in your main subject. During the other three terms you study other subjects that in an intelligent way broaden and complement your education profile.

Some of the courses are specific to the programme and can not be studied as a separate courses. When you are a registered student in a bachelor programme, you have priority access to those courses that can be part of your degree.

Eligibility requirements vary between bachelor programmes, but the selection-group is upper secondary school grades and the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (högskoleprovet).

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Bachelor's programme in Development Studies (BIDS) | Department of Political Science (lu.se)

You apply to our bachelor programme on Lund University's web site:

Development Studies - Bachelor of Science Programme | Lund University

To qualify for a master programme you must have a bachelor's degree in political science or peace and conflict studies.

A master programme lasts 2 years (120 credits) and leads to a degree of Master of Science (MSc).

Some master programmes are thematic which means that you specialize in a particular field. Others contain more choice and make it possible for yourself to steer the focus of the programme.

All master programmes contain some courses that are restricted to students who are admitted to the programme and some courses that are open for students outside of the programme.

The Master programmes always begin in the autumn and two of the department's three master programmes are taught in English.

To be eligible for a master programme at the Department of Political Science you must have a bachelor's degree in political science or peace and conflict studies.

Course information for the programmes on the Department's web site:

Master programme: European Affairs | Department of Political Science (lu.se)

Master programme: Welfare Policies and Management | Department of Political Science (lu.se)

You apply to our master programmes on Lunds University's web site:

European Affairs - Master of Science programme | Lund University

Welfare Policies and Management - Master of Science programme | Lund University

The education leading to a PhD degree covers a total of 240 credits, which means four years of full time studies.

Doctoral Studies or PhD studies are an important part of the university's mission and responsibility.

As a doctoral student (also called PhD candidate or doctoral candidate) you are an important part of the research environment at Lund University.

Around 30 doctoral students work at the Political Science Department at any given time, and we normally accept new doctoral candidates once a year

If you are admitted as a doctoral student you have an exciting and varied time ahead of you. As a doctoral candidate you are expected to teach on the first-cycle level and/or take on administrative duties alongside your doctoral studies.

To qualify for doctoral studies you need:

A degree at advanced level
Completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or
Otherwise within the country or abroad acquired substantially equivalent knowledge.

More information about doctoral studies

Many courses at the Department of Political Science are linked to a specific research project that specific teachers are involved in, and are therefore not given each term.

See all of our freestanding courses

For the latest information on which courses that are running "your" term please see here:

Spring 2024

Undergraduate course:

FKVB21 – War and Peace in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Master courses:

First half of semester:.

STVN13 – War and Peace in a World in Transition

Second half of semester:

STVN17 – Power, Politics and the Environment
STVN21 – Minorities and Ethnic-sectarian Conflict in the Middle East
STVN24 – Comparative Politics: Institutions and Actors

Autumn 2024 (preliminary courses)

STVN22 – Policy Processes: Actors, Causes and Consequences
STVP30 – European Governance
STVN14 – Political Science Methodology
STVN25 – Environmental and Planetary Politics

More about freestanding courses

Did you know that:

The courses vary in length from 7.5 credits to 30 credits.
Some courses are not offered every term because they are tied to a specific research project which a specific teacher is involved in.
You can combine courses of your choice aiming at a unique degree.

Admitted to one term at a time

Freestanding courses are an excellent option if you do not wish to study an entire training programme but still want to study aiming at a degree within our disciplines. Since you are admitted to one term at a time, it is a good way to try out what it feels like to study and see if our subjects suit you.

Some more advantages

you can design your very own training program and study towards an exam with a unique profile
you decide your course of study
you have the opportunity to access the exact knowledge you need for your continued professional life or your personal skills

From 7.5 to 30 credits

Whatever your goal or reasons for studying you are welcome to study our courses at the bachelor and master levels. Most of the department's courses (with some exceptions), are open for you to apply for as separate courses. The courses vary in length from 7.5 credits to 30 credits.

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Contact study advisors, e-mail: studievagledare [at] svet [dot] lu [dot] se.

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