Central problems and concepts in research ethics, relevant legal frameworks and codes of conduct, concrete discussion cases.
FAK3148 Introduction to Research Ethics for PhD students 1.5 credits
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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
- Periods
- P1 (1.5 hp)
- Pace of study
10%
- Application code
50001
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
5 - 40
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to prepare students for a professional research career. After completing it,
students should: be familiar with the most central laws, rules, and practices that govern research; be able to make independent ethical judgments about research in their own fields with support in central research ethical concepts; know how to find practical guidance if they encounter complex research ethical problems.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligibility for PhD studies
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- UPP1 - Essay, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Essay and active participation in seminar discussions
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Supplementary information
To apply for the course, please fill in the form available on this link: https://www.kth.se/form/fak3148-introduction-to-research-ethics-for-phd-students