The Division of Psychology | Karolinska Institutet | Department of Clinical Neuroscience

The Division of Psychology is a leading research and educational institution within the field of psychology. It focuses on understanding the complex interactions between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The division is known for its innovative research projects and contributions to the field of psychology, including studies on self-perception, sensory coding, and child development. Karolinska Institute's Division of Psychology provides an in-depth education in psychology, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs, along with research in cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, and public mental health.The psychology program started in the fall of 2007 and it is the first psychology program in Sweden that's given at a medical faculty. Attending the program leads to a degree in psychology as well as the competence that, together with a year of internship, is needed for a psychologist license in Sweden according to the demands issued by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. The program takes place over five years and contains both theoretical courses and practical work. The goal of the psychology program at Karolinska Institutet is to educate psychologists with a broad set of skills within psychology and a special preparedness to take part in and develop health and medical work in the society.