Master´s Thesis in Health Psychology 15 credits
About the course
The Course involves students planning and conducting, under supervision, with independent responsibility, an empirical Thesis on a scientific basis within the current main area and subject orientation. The thesis work includes formulating problems independently, carrying out a scientific study, qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and an oral discussion and written presentation of the results in a scientific manner. The course is divided into two modules where the first focuses on planning and motivating the thesis subject and the second focuses on conducting and reporting the thesis work.
This course is part of a programme
This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.
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Spring 2026
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Master´s Thesis in Health Psychology
Offered as a part of a Degree programme
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts24 March 2026
Ends7 June 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-21323
Eligibility Completed courses in health or behavioral science subjects corresponding to 90 credits, of which 15 credits are at advanced level in health psychology and the courses Scientific Perspectives and Research Design, 7.5 credits and Data Collection and Analysis, 7.5 credits.Selectionguaranteed place SAPHP
ApplicationOnline applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
Application and tuition feesAs 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 24,150
Total fee: SEK 24,150
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