Science Communication and Power Relations in Global Health 3 credits

About the course

The course provides a broad introduction to power and power relations and their influence in global health including gender, equity, intersectionality, decolonization, and political economy. The course also provides an introduction to science communication including poster design, pitch presentation and effective oral presentations. The students apply their knowledge by choosing a topic to present as a poster or oral presentation.

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Summer 2026
- Science Communication and Power Relations in Global Health
  
  ST26 / Ospecificerad ort / English / Web-based (online)
  
  Application opens 16 February 2026
  
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  Starts
  10 August 2026
  
  Ends
  23 August 2026
  
  Number of credits
  3 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  5
  
  Other meetings
  None
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Ospecificerad ort
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-93800
  
  Outline for distance course
  
  All teaching is in English and is done remotely. Access to a computer with a camera, headset with microphone and internet connection is required.
  Poster/oral presentations and presence (online) and active participation in the 5 thematic discussions are mandatory.
  
  Eligibility
  
  To apply to this freestanding course, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are at second-cycle level including a degree project of at least 15 ECTS at second-cycle level in one of the following areas: health sciences, environmental health, social sciences or equivalent foreign higher education. English proficiency equivalent to English 6/level 2 from Swedish Upper secondary education is required.
  
  Selection
  
  Academic credits awarded by application deadline (HPAV 30-285 ECTS)
  
  Application
  The online application opens 16 February 2026 at 13:00 CET. Application deadline is 16 March 2026.
  
  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 8,005
  
  Total fee: SEK 8,005
  
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