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
  
  International admissions round
  
  HT25 / 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
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  HT25 / 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-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. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. 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
Autumn 2026
- Social epidemiology - theory and methods
  
  International admissions round
  
  HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  3 December 2026
  
  Ends
  17 January 2027
  
  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-F380B
  
  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 6/level 2 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
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 January 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 20,013
  
  Total fee: SEK 20,013
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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