What are Translational Physiology and Pharmacology students doing for their thesis?

As I begin the second year of the Translational Physiology and Pharmacology (TPP) programme, I’m looking forward to one of the most exciting parts of the course (the research projects […]

Posted by Camila - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

• Academics
• Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

29 October, 2025

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Translational Physiology and Pharmacology: Year 1 Recap

I can’t believe a full year has gone by since I started the Translational Physiology and Pharmacology (TPP) master’s programme at KI! It seems like just yesterday I was packing […]

Posted by Camila - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

• Academics
• Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

8 July, 2025

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Is Translational Physiology and Pharmacology the right fit for you?

As the New Year arrives, so does the application process for Swedish programmes! Choosing the right masters programme when applying to postgrad can be a stressful experience. I know that […]

Posted by Camila - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

• Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

1 January, 2025

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Abisko: a true Northern Swedish experience

Of course, there are many options to experience Lapland and see the northern lights, but I think it’s highly worth it to make a proper trip out of it. And […]

Posted by Karolina - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

• Life in Sweden
• Travelling

1 April, 2024

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Application submitted! What to do while you wait?

By applying you have already done the hard part, now come the months of uncertainty… From personal experience, there were moments two years ago when I thought “This waiting is […]

Posted by Karolina - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

• Application and admission

15 January, 2024

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Picking free-standing elective courses – Translational Physiology and Pharmacology edition

To make the most out of your master’s experience, you should try to tailor it to your interests as much as possible. One way to go about it is to […]

Posted by Karolina - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

• Academics
• Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

21 December, 2023

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A recap of semester 3 in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

The past few months have absolutely flown by, but now it’s time to reflect on some of the things that have been happening. The two main parts for me and […]

Posted by Karolina - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

• Academics
• Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

18 December, 2023

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My reasons for choosing KI and how the expectations have held up after a year

Now that I’ve been in Sweden and at Karolinska Institutet (KI) just a little over a year, I’ve had a chance to reflect on my overall experience here, both the […]

Posted by Karolina - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

• Academics
• Application and admission
• Life in Sweden

31 October, 2023

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5 things that made me feel at home in Sweden & KI

Moving to a new country can be exciting in many ways, but also challenging and potentially an anxious time in your life. In many cases the home-sickness and loneliness will […]

Posted by Karolina - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

• Life in Sweden
• Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

21 September, 2023

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What it was like to do a summer internship at SciLifeLab

As most KI international master’s programmes are two year programmes, it’s very likely that you’re interested in doing a summer internship in-between these two years. So was I! But maybe […]

Posted by Karolina - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

• Career
• Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

20 August, 2023

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