Dietary Assessment Methods 7.5 credits

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About the course

Do you want to understand how dietary data is collected and scientifically evaluated—or even learn how to conduct your own dietary survey?
This course provides you with the tools you need to take your nutrition knowledge to the next level.

Throughout the course, you will critically review published articles and assess the validity of their findings. You’ll also gain practical skills in planning, conducting, and evaluating dietary surveys. You’ll learn about study design, common dietary assessment methods, sources of error, and ethical considerations.

This course is ideal for those who work (or aspire to work) with people’s eating habits and want to strengthen their expertise in nutrition and dietary research.

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Spring 2026
- Dietary Assessment Methods
  
  International admissions round
  
  Spring 2026 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  19 January 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  No mandatory meetings
  
  Other meetings
  None
  
  Study pace
  25%
  
  Teaching hours
  Mixed
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-F2815
  
  Eligibility Pass grades in at least 90 ECTS in Food and Nutrition, including 15 credits thesis or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 August 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 20,800
  
  Total fee: SEK 20,800
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
- Dietary Assessment Methods
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Spring 2026 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
  Apply
  
  Show more Show less
  
  Starts
  19 January 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  No mandatory meetings
  
  Other meetings
  None
  
  Study pace
  25%
  
  Teaching hours
  Mixed
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-28104
  
  Outline for distance course
  Teaching is based on a study guide. Lectures, compulsory discussions and compulsory group and individual assignments take place via a web platform, so access to the Internet is required. All teaching is in English.
  
  Eligibility Pass grades in at least 90 ECTS in Food and Nutrition, including 15 credits thesis or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 20,800
  
  Total fee: SEK 20,800
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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