Research Ethics for Doctoral Students: Basic Course
Learning outcomes
For a passing grade the doctoral student must be able to:
- Describe and reflect on the history of research ethics and the role of science in society
- Identify and reflect on research ethics issues and problems in different scientific contexts including their own research
- Identify and reflect on research ethics issues in relation to both the production of scientific results and their publication
- Demonstrate an ethical approach to research
- Account for and reflect on good scientific practice
- Account for and reflect on legislation, codes and handling of research data from an ethical perspective
- Make ethical judgements in research
Eligibility requirements
Admitted to a doctoral programme or at least have a master's degree or equivalent. The course is primarily aimed at doctoral students at Karlstad University. Other eligible students are admitted on a space available basis.
Examination
The course is examined through individual written and oral assignments based on participation in compulsory seminars and an individual written home exam.
The course will be held from 19 February to 24 March 2027.
Registration is open! Please send your application by 15 December 2026, stating your name, personal identity number, subject, whether the course is compulsory and how far you have progressed in your doctoral studies.