Master of philosophy in Health promotion
Study at The University of Bergen
The University of Bergen is a research university with a high international profile that is committed to academic and research excellence. It emphasises basic research, research-based teaching and the development of academic disciplines.
In addition research and education in the traditional university disciplines, the academic profile of the University of Bergen has two major focuses: marine research and co-operation with developing countries.
| Programme website | http://link.uib.no/?3L74z (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Research Centre For Health Promotion |
| Telephone | +47 55 58 27 10 |
| advice.psyfa@uib.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description |
The purpose of this master's degree programme is to train students to become health promotion specialists, prepared to participate in health promotion practice and research, and to use the findings of research to improve the quality and effectiveness of health promotion action. The programme offers two specialisation tracks within health promotion. European students may wish to elect the European Dimension in Health Promotion Track. Students from outside Europe may wish to elect the International Health Track, which focuses on health promotion in non-Western cultures. All students are however free to elect either track, or to custom design a specialty track in collaboration with the programme director, in cases where the student has special needs. |
| Application deadline | 1 December for the following academic year. |
| Nokut certification |
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| Formal prerequisites | Applicants must be prepared academically at least at the baccalaureate level or have a combination of education and experience that is equally qualifying. Applicants should have intensive study in at least one of the fields or professions most relevant to health promotion, including but not limited to psychology, sociology, medicine, dentistry, public health, anthropology, economics, and education.; Applicants may, in special cases, be exempted from the formal educational requirements if they are able to document sufficiently extended work experience that is relevant to health promotion.; Applicants must document proficiency in the English language, including reading, writing, and comprehension. These language skills are essential, as English is the language of instruction, examinations, written assignments, and the thesis. For students who cannot otherwise document sufficient language skills, a minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL-test or 5.0 on the IELTS is required. |
| Subject area | Medical Sciences |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Bergen, Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Scholarship | Quota |
