The aim of this course is to allow students to gain in-depth knowledge in the field of health promotion and to develop their skills in planning, implementing and evaluating initiatives to improve population health and/or reduce health inequalities. The course encompass theories, concepts and methods that are central in the field of health promotion while applying them with a basis in current research and a focus on individual, organizational and structural perspectives.
Teaching in the course is concentrated to two weeks during the course period. Teaching is performed through lectures, group work, seminars, and home assignments. All teaching will be in English.
Theory and Management in Health Promotion, 5 credits
Spring Term 2024
Starts
26 February 2024
Ends
17 March 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
For non-programme students applying as freestanding 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. English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-30411
Application
Application deadline was
16 October 2023.
Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Submit a
late application
at Universityadmissions.se.
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.
For non-programme students applying as freestanding 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. English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-F3041
Application
Application deadline was
15 August 2023.
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.
