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Theory and Management in Health Promotion

This course aims to increase the students' knowledge about health promotion practice through strengthening skills in planning, and critically discussing the development and conduct of health promotion programmes. Theories, frameworks, and research will be presented, discussed and applied in the context of programme initiation, design and management.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus

About the Course

The course focuses on health promotion practice, covering theories, frameworks, and research. It aims to enhance students' skills in planning and critically discussing the development and conduct of health promotion programmes.

Eligibility

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 and healthcare, environmental health or social sciences.
• English proficiency equivalent to English 6/level 2 from Swedish Upper secondary education.

Selection

• Academic credits
• Application

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 13,342
• Total fee: SEK 13,342

Course Schedule

• Starts: 2 March 2026
• Ends: 22 March 2026
• Number of credits: 5 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-F3041

Department

The course is given by the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health.