Postgraduate education

Research in the field of nursing is grouped into three research areas: models and innovations for safe care, management of complex health conditions, and competence and professional development in nursing. The doctoral students' research projects are mainly carried out within the framework of the subject's ongoing research and research areas.

The doctoral education in the subject of nursing comprises four years of full-time study, which includes 60 credits of doctoral education courses and 180 credits of dissertation work. Some doctoral courses are mandatory subject courses, others are mandatory for all doctoral students at Karlstad University. Doctoral courses are chosen in consultation with the supervisor and examiner based on the doctoral student's research area and individual needs. The doctoral education in the subject of nursing includes participation in seminar activities and presentation of one's own research at a scientific conference as a mandatory component. A dissertation contains four sub-studies (scientific articles) and an overall framework report (captain). The education concludes with the doctoral student defending their dissertation at a public defense.

The subject of nursing has a well-organized doctoral education environment that includes, among other things, a developed seminar activity with continuous reporting of one's own work and review of the work of other doctoral students. The seminar activity aims to support the doctoral student in achieving increased knowledge, both in terms of depth and breadth, in various scientific methods and relevant research areas. Furthermore, the aim is to give the doctoral students the opportunity to present their own research orally and in writing and to develop the ability to critically evaluate research.

The postgraduate education in nursing at Karlstad University is linked to the Graduate School of Health . Seminar activities are carried out within the framework of the Graduate School of Health. Activities within the graduate school strengthen the quality and content of education for both doctoral students and supervisors. The graduate school should be seen as a resource for our doctoral students who can also arrange study social activities.