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During the doctoral studies, a number of postgraduate courses are offered. Find the ones that suit you.

The scope of the coursework component, as well as the proportion of compulsory courses, varies between the programmes. It is possible to take courses offered by other doctoral programmes within the faculty. One may also participate in courses at other universities and higher education institutions. The choice of courses is made in consultation with the supervisor and/or the director of studies.


Course Name Course Code Credits
Introduction to Adult Learning 9FIBL07 10.0
Scientific Communication in English: Focus on Educational Sciences 9FIBL08 5.0
Communicating Research in Science and Technology Education 9FIBL09 6.0
Educational Practice as a Research Field 9FIBL10 10.0
Research on Folk High Schools 9FIBL11 7.5
Research in Science and Technology Education - An introduction 9FIBL13 15.0
Analysis of Doctorial Thesis with Respect to Theoretical, Methodological and Empirical Content 9FIBL15 4.5
Analysis of Doctorial Thesis with Respect to Theoretical, Methodological and Empirical Content 9FIBL16 7.5
Pedagogy and Teaching Processes 9FIBL19 7.5
Research Design and Research Methodology in Science and Technology Education Research 9FIBL20 9.0
Philosophy of Technology and Technology Education 9FIBL21 6.0
Presentation and Communication 9FIBL22 7.5
Ontologies, epistemologies and methodologies of interdisciplinary studies 9FIBL23 7.5
Ethnography and Ethnographic method 9FIBL27 7.5
9FIBL29 4.5
Qualitative Methods, Basic Course 9UIBL01 7.5
Qualitative Methods, Advanced Course 9UIBL02 7.5
Theoretical Perspectives on the Role of Logistics in the Strategy of the Firm 0FIEI03 7.5
Entrepreneurship in Theory & Practise 0FIEI05 7.5
Logic II 6FIDA16 6.0
Current Topics in Design Research and the Public Sector 6FIDA17 3.0
Managing Green Logistics 6FIEI01 5.0
Fracture Mechanics 6FIEI03 10.0
Classical Mechanics 6FIEI05 10.0
Material Models 6FIEI07 10.0
Dislocations and Mechanical Behaviour of Materials 6FIEI08 10.0
Biogas Solutions 6FIEI09 6.0
Practical Interdisciplinary Research in the Energy Systems Field 6FIEI12 5.0
Tools for energy systems analysis I 6FIEI13 4.0
Tools for Energy Systems Analysis II 6FIEI14 4.0
Energy Systems 6FIEI15 7.5
Systems and Management I 6FIEI16 4.0
Systems and Management II 6FIEI17 4.0
Methods for interdisciplinary energy systems studies 6FIEI23 7.5
Interdisciplinary Project on Energy Systems 6FIEI24 5.0
Advanced FEM including Handling of Non-linear Problems 6FIEI26 10.0
Thermodynamics of Materials 6FIEI27 6.0
Environmental Systems Analysis Tools 6FIEI28 4.0
Engineering Systems Design Analytics and AI 6FIEI29 6.0
Hydraulic System Dynamics and Control 6FIEI31 6.0
Fatigue of Materials – Mechanisms and Test Methods 6FIEI32 10.0
Industrial and Urban Symbiosis 6FIEI33 4.0
Superalloys 6FIEI35 6.0
Fluid Power Pumps and Motors, Design and Function 6FIEI37 6.0
Engineering Design Optimization 6FIEI38 7.5
Qualitative Research Methods in Theory and Practice 6FIEI39 6.0
System Modelling and Simulation 6FIEI40 7.5
Green Logistics Management: Interorganizational Perspectives 6FIEI42 8.0
Steels microstructure and properties 6FIEI44 6.0
Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis 6FIEI45 10.0
Continuum Mechanics, 6FIEI46 10.0
Participation in Seminars in Sustainable Systems 6FIEI47 1.0
Power in Supply Chains 6FIEI49 8.0
Sustainability Transitions, Firms and Strategy 6FIEI50 7.5
Orientation to Business and Management Research 6FIEI51 4.0
Organization and Management in the Era of AI and Autonomous Systems 6FIEI52 3.0
Advanced Analysis of Qualitative Data 6FIEI53 6.0
Semiconductor for Solar Energy Conversion 6FIFM02 6.0
Science Education for Postgraduate/Doctoral Students 6FIFM05 3.0
Vacuum Science & Technology 6FIFM06 7.5
Scientific Publishing 6FIFM11 3.0
Quantum Mechanics I 6FIFM22 7.5
Thin Film Analysis by X-ray Scattering, Part I 6FIFM26 5.0
Photoelectron Spectroscopy and its Applications: An Introduction 6FIFM28 6.0
Thin Film Analysis by X-ray Scattering, Part II, Laborations 6FIFM37 4.0
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Specimen Preparation Methods in Materials Science 6FIFM38 3.0
Statistical and Thermal Physics I 6FIFM46 7.5
Quantum Mechanics II 6FIFM47 7.5
Solid State Physics II 6FIFM49 7.5
Introduction to the use of MATLAB in Research 6FIFM57 3.0
Micro- and Nanophotonics 6FIFM62 6.0
Solid State Physics, Part I 6FIFM63 7.5
Thin Film Deposition Technologies for Semiconductor Component Fabrication 6FIFM71 6.0
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) 6FIFM76 6.0
Synchrotron Radiation Course 6FIFM81 7.5
Chemical Bonding 6FIFM82 6.0
Seminars on Analytical Techniques in Materials Science 6FIFM83 3.0
Introductory Course in Scanning Electron Microscopy 6FIFM88 4.5
Plasma Physics for Thin Film Processes 6FIFM89 6.0
Behaviour Genetics 6FIFM91 7.5
Primate Ethology 6FIFM92 7.5
Modern Optics 6FIFM93 6.0
Thin Film Optics and Polarized Light 6FIFMA0 3.0
Computational Systems Biology 6FIFMA4 3.0
Introduction to machine learning and artificial intelligence for material science 6FIFMA6 7.5
Density Functional Theory 6FIFMA8 6.0
Halide Perovskite Materials for Optoelectronic Applications 6FIFMA9 6.0
Molecular photophysics 6FIFMB0 6.0
Surface Analysis by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy 6FIFMB1 5.0
Electronic structure theory 6FIFMB2 7.5
Presentation Techniques 6FISY24 1.5
Organic Electronics 1 6FITN02 6.0
Organic Electronics 2 6FITN05 6.0
Electrochemistry in Energy Applications 6FITN32 4.0
Literature Searching and Reviewing 6FITN46 2.0
Logistics in Supply Chains 6FITN47 6.0
Introduction to PhD studies in VTM, part 1 (of 3) 6FITN52 2.0
Introduction to PhD studies in VTM, part 2 (of 3) 6FITN53 2.0
Introduction to PhD studies in VTM, part 3 (of 3) 6FITN54 2.0
Academic Communication in Words and Images 6FITN55 6.0
Design Research Methodology 6FITN62 6.0
Infra Informatics - Statistical Research Methods and Data Analysis 6FITN64 2.0
Infra Informatics - Optimization Methods 6FITN65 2.0
Infra Informatics - Module Qualitative Research Methods 6FITN66 2.0
Infra Informatics - Seminar Reflections 6FITN67 2.0
Infra Informatics - Simulation Methods 6FITN68 2.0
Operando Material Characterization 6FITN70 2.0
LOE Seminar Series 2025/2026 - Materials Horizons 6FITN72 1.0
Journal Club in Wood Based Biopolymers 6FITN73 3.0
Laser microfabrication 6FITN74 2.0
Science and Engineering of Soft Materials 6FITN75 6.0
Network Flows 6FMAI01 12.0
Algebraic Topology 6FMAI06 8.0
Nonlinear Optimization, Equations and Least Squares 6FMAI07 9.0
Operator Theory 6FMAI09 8.0
Graph Theory 6FMAI10 8.0
Primal and Dual Decomposition Methods 6FMAI12 12.0
Computational Linear Algebra 6FMAI13 8.0
Matrix Analysis 6FMAI14 8.0
Probabilistic methods in Combinatorics 6FMAI15 8.0
Nonlinear Optimization 6FMAI19 9.0
Statistical Classification Analysis 6FMAI20 8.0
Riemann Surfaces 6FMAI21 8.0
PhD student seminars and self-reflection 6FMAI24 3.0
Linear Programming 6FMAI25 6.0
Module theory and homological algebra 6FMAI26 8.0
Applied Topology, Topological Data analysis 6FMAI28 6.0
Discrete Optimization 6FMAI29 6.0
Teori i ämnesdidaktisk forskning 6FMAI30 4.5
Auslander–Reiten Theory continuation 6FMAI31 8.0
Module Theory and Homological Algebra continuation 6FMAI32 4.0
Differential Geometry and Meshing for Scientific Computing 6FMAI33 6.0
Fundamentals for PhD Studies in Science and Engineering 6FTFK01 6.0
Functional Analysis MAI0065 8.0
Probability Theory, Part 1 MAI0074 8.0
Heuristic Search Methodologies MAI0083 8.0
Probability Theory, Part 2 MAI0090 8.0
Enumerative Combinatorics MAI0102 8.0
Numerical Solution of Initial Boundary Value Problems MAI0122 3.0
Introduction to Algebraic Geometry MAI0128 5.0
Stochastic Galerkin Methods for Partial Differential Equations MAI0129 5.0
Linear Optimization MAI0130 8.0
Integration Theory, Part 1 MAI0131 5.0
Integration Theory, Part 2 MAI0132 5.0
Partial Differential Equations MAI0133 8.0
Algebra I MAI0134 8.0
Applied Mathematics MAI0135 8.0
Projects in Optimization of Realistic Complex Systems MAI0136 4.0
Applied Statistical Methods, part I MAI0137 5.0
Applied Statistical methods, Part II MAI0138 3.0
Software Tools for Discrete Optimisation Modelling MAI0139 4.0
Topics in Optimal Transport MAI0140 5.0
Fourier and Wavelet Analysis MAI0141 6.0
Estimation and Testing Hypotheses in Multivariate Models MAI0142 8.0
Differential Geometry MAI0143 8.0
Advanced Immunology 8FO0045 5.0
Implementation - Theory and Application in Health Care 8FO0070 5.0
The Art and Science of Scientific Writing 8FO0073 5.0
Cardiovaskular Biology 8FO0080 5.0
Pain and Pain Management 8FO0092 5.0
Research Perspectives on Interprof. Education, Learning and Collaboration in Health Care and Social Service Practices 8FO0098 5.0
Measurement and Modelling of Physiological Pressure and Flows 8FO0100 5.0
Scientific Communication and Information Retrieval 8FO0105 3.0
Advanced course in Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI), focusing at brain examinations 8FO0106 5.0
Bioethics and Research Ethics 8FO0107 4.0
Good Clinical Practice 8FO0108 1.5
Physics and Methodology in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 8FO0110 5.0
Biostatistical Modelling 8FO0111 5.0
Basic Biostatistics 8FO0112 4.0
Epidemiology 8FO0113 5.0
Molecular Virology 8FO0117 5.0
Scientific Methodology 8FO0118 5.0
Sustainable Development 8FO0119 3.0
Measurement Techniques for the Skin's Innate Reactivity 8FO0120 3.0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRT), Focusing on Cardiac Examinations 8FO0126 5.0
Good Laboratory Practice and Accreditation 8FO0127 1.5
Basic Qualitative Methodology 8FO0130 5.0
Advanced Qualitative Methodology 8FO0131 5.0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Abdomen 8FO0132 5.0
Computed Tomography (CT) - Technique, Physics and Methods 8FO0133 5.0
Clinical Research within Physiotherapy 8FO0134 5.0
Integrated Care in Theory and Practice 8FO0136 5.0
Concepts and Concept Analysis in Health-, Caring- and Medical Science 8FO0138 5.0
Clinical Hepatology 8FO0140 5.0
Laboratory Animal Science 8FO0141 5.0
Advanced Magnetic Resonance: Practical Use and Safety 8FO0143 3.0
Infection Biology - Clinical Perspectives 8FO0144 5.0
Science Illustration 8FO0146 2.0
Theoretical Foundations of Resource Allocation in Health Care 8FO0147 5.0
Advanced Neurobiology 8FO0149 5.0
Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes 8FO0152 5.0
Omics and Data-driven Precision Health 8FO0153 4.5
Persistent Symptoms from a Mind-Body Perspective 8FO0154 3.0
Physiology of ion channels and their role in disease 8FO0155 3.0
Systematic review and meta-analysis 8FO0156 3.0
Questionnaire design 8FO0157 1.5
From structure to function to pathology (and vice-versa) 8FO0159 4.0
Method development and validation in forensic toxicology 8FO0160 5.0
A pragmatic introduction to Bayesian analysis for medicine and health science 8FO0161 3.0
Academic Writing for Graduate Students 0FIEI01 6.0
Communicating Science for PhD Students 0FIEI06 5.0
Introduction to Academic Writing 0FIEI07 4.0
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods 0FIEI08 6.0
Orientation course in research method 0FIEI11 4.0
Theory of science, systems theory and interdisciplinary science 6FIEI22 5.0
Corporate Sustainability Management 6FIEI41 4.0
Quantitative Methods, Basic Course 7FIBL01 7.5
Quantitative Methods, Advanced Course 7FIBL02 7.5
Theories of Learning 7FIBL03 7.5
Academic Writing and the Publication Process 7FIBL04 7.5
Sociology of Education 7FIBL06 7.5
Theory of Science and Research Ethics 7FIBL07 7.5
Disability Research 7FIBL11 7.5
Basic Course: Advanced Psychology 7FIBL12 15.0
Classical Sociological Theorists 7FIBL15 7.5
Modern sociological theory 7FIBL16 7.5
Work and identity 7FIBL17 7.5
Conducting systematic literature reviews 7FIBL18 3.0
Strategies when submitting, reviewing and revising manuscripts in psychology 7FIBL20 6.0
Digital Government 7FIEI01 4.0
Analysis of Doctoral Theses in Political Science 7FIEI03 7.5
Classics of Business Administration 7FIEI04 7.5
Contemporary Sociological Theory 7FIEI11 7.5
Jurisprudence, moral philosophy and ethics 7FIEI12 7.5
Business ethics 7FIEI13 7.5
Economic Sociology 7FIEI14 7.5
Citizenship in the Digital Society 7FIEI15 4.0
Transport Economics and Sustainability 7FIEI16 7.5
Marketing 7FIEI17 10.0
Mathematics for Economics – Static and Dynamic Optimization 7FIEI18 7.5
Microeconomic Theory – Individual and Social Choice 7FIEI19 7.5
Auditing, Auditors and Accountability 7FIEI20 7.5
Grand Strategy in Theory and Practice 7FIEI21 7.5
Organizing for the Grand Digital Challenge 7FIEI22 10.0
Predictive Memetics 7FIEI23 7.5
Information systems discipline identity, 7FIEI24 8.0
Mastering the Art of Literature Reviews 7FIEI25 7.5
Interaction Analysis 7FIKO10 7.5
Language and Social Interaction 7FIKO13 7.5
Literary Analysis 7FIKO14 7.5
Ageing and Social Change I: Life course and social structure 7FIKO41 5.0
Ageing and Social Change II: Health and the Welfare State 7FIKO42 5.0
Ageing and Social Change III: Social Participation and Well-being 7FIKO43 5.0
Ageing and Social Change 7FIKO44 3.0
Research Ethics 7FIKO50 4.5
From Fieldwork to Text: Writing Ethnographies 7FIKO60 7.5
Circulating Knowledge 7FIKO61 7.5
Key Concepts in Environmental Science and Policy 7FTEM02 10.0
Research process, methodological perspectives and ethical reflections 7FTEM04 7.5
Child research: from classics to new critical perspectives 7FTEM05 7.5
Listening to Children: rights, participation and voices of children in research and politics 7FTEM06 7.5
Power in sustainability transitions 7FTEM07 7.5
Gender, Nature, Culture: Feminist Posthumanities in Practice 7FTEM11 10.0
Sex, Media and Culture 7FTEM14 10.0
Feminist Technoscience & Bodies 7FTEM15 10.0
Introducing postcolonial and decolonial feminisms 7FTEM17 10.0
Infrastructures as a contested terrain 7FTEM18 6.0
Ontologies, epistemologies and methodologies of interdisciplinary studies 7FTEM19 5.5
Modern Classics and Theoretical Debates in Technology and Social Change 7FTEM20 10.0
Bodies and Embodiment in Critical Medical Humanities 7FTEM21 3.0
Introduction to Science and Technology Studies 7FTEM22 8.0
Educational Classics 9FIBL04 7.5
Interview Methods 9FIBL18 7.5

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