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Social epidemiology - theory and methods 7.5 credits

About the course

Social epidemiology involves examining and understanding the influence of social circumstances and processes on patterns of health and ill health in populations, especially the unequal distribution of health. The course will explore both theories explaining the relationship between the social phenomena and health as well as methodological tools for studying this relationship. During the theoretical component, the course addresses social science theories of inequalities related to class, gender and ethnicity. During the methodological component, the course addresses practical approaches to estimate and explain social inequalities in health.

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  • Autumn 2025

    • Social epidemiology - theory and methods

      Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site

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      Starts

      4 December 2025

      Ends

      18 January 2026

      Number of credits

      7.5 credits

      Type of studies

      On site

      Study pace

      100%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-F3021


      Eligibility For non-programme students applying as single-course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: health sciences, environmental health or social sciences. To be admitted to the course the applicant must have passed the course 3FH038 Epidemiology or have equivalent qualifications. English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education. Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency is also required if the course is taught in Swedish.
      Selection

      Academic credits

      Application

      Application deadline was 15 January 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 20,013

      Total fee: SEK 20,013

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       
    • Social epidemiology - theory and methods

      Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site

      Show more Show less


      Starts

      4 December 2025

      Ends

      18 January 2026

      Number of credits

      7.5 credits

      Type of studies

      On site

      Study pace

      100%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-30434


      Eligibility For non-programme students applying as single-course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: health sciences, environmental health or social sciences. To be admitted to the course the applicant must have passed the course 3FH038 Epidemiology or have equivalent qualifications. English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education. Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency is also required if the course is taught in Swedish.
      Selection

      Academic credits

      Application

      Application deadline was 15 April 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.


      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 20,013

      Total fee: SEK 20,013

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       

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Department of Epidemiology and Global Health
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