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Step 3: Take a course in Swedish laws and regulations

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Once your education has been assessed, and you master Swedish well, the next step is to take a web course in Swedish laws and regulations. The course focuses on the laws and regulations to which the healthcare system is subject. The course is administered in Swedish and you will have to know Swedish in order to pass. The course is free of charge.

Follow these steps

  1. Sign up for the course in Swedish laws and regulations at Lund University. 
  2. Take the course full-time or part-time – you choose yourself.

Frequently asked questions

When can I take the course?

Once your education has been assessed, and you master Swedish well, you can apply to the web course in Swedish laws and regulations.

Once you have registered for the course, Lund University will notify you of the first available date to start the course. Admission takes place at regular intervals when there are vacancies. You can study the course full-time or part-time.

What happens if I do not pass?

  • You will have up to five attempts to pass the theoretical part and three attempts to pass the practical one.
  • If you do not pass the test on your first attempt you will from that day on have a time limit of five years to pass it.
  • If you have passed the theoretical part, but have not passed the practical part yet, the five years limit starts counting on July 1, 2019.
  • You will find more information about the test on the university’s website.

Do you have further questions about this step?

For more information on the course and how to register, go to Lund University's website.

Rules for course in Swedish laws and regulations (in Swedish)

Step 2: You will need to know Swedish Step 4: Undergo clinical training
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