Program Overview

Dietary Assessment Methods

The Dietary Assessment Methods course is a 7.5-credit course that provides students with the tools to critically review published articles, assess the validity of their findings, and gain practical skills in planning, conducting, and evaluating dietary surveys.

About the Course

This course is ideal for those who work or aspire to work with people's eating habits and want to strengthen their expertise in nutrition and dietary research. Throughout the course, students will learn about study design, common dietary assessment methods, sources of error, and ethical considerations.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: 25%
• Study location: Varied
• Type of studies: Distance only (no required meetings)
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-F2815 (International admissions round) and UMU-28104 (Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens)
• Start date: 19 January 2026
• End date: 7 June 2026
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Teaching hours: Mixed
• Mandatory meetings: No mandatory meetings
• Other meetings: None

Eligibility and Selection

• Eligibility: Pass grades in at least 90 ECTS in Food and Nutrition, including 15 credits thesis or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A.
• Selection: Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 20,800
• Total fee: SEK 20,800

Outline for Distance Course

Teaching is based on a study guide. Lectures, compulsory discussions, and compulsory group and individual assignments take place via a web platform, so access to the Internet is required. All teaching is in English.

Good to Know

• The course is given by the Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science department.
• Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus, with many initiatives that promote health and well-being.
• The university has been ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction for international students.