Health psychology I: Introduction

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: 2PS304

The course deals with a wide range of aspects of health psychology that form the basis for in-depth understanding of health and ill health. A biopsychosocial perspective is taken by emphasizing the interplay between biological, psychological and social factors and its consequences for health. Examples of areas that will be included in the course are health-related sustainable development, epigenetics, organ systems, public diseases, the concept of symptoms, functional syndromes, psychosomatics, illness perception, stress, sleep disturbance, pain and health-enhancing factors. In addition to theoretical elements, practice is given in measuring stress-related responses. The course also contains elements in current research and developmental work.

Behörighet

A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognized university. Special requirements: 90 ECTS in health or behavioral science subjects, including physiotherapeutic and occupational therapeutic subjects. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

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• Health psychology I: Introduction

  Umeå University

  Startdatum: 31 augusti 2026

  Slutdatum: 29 september 2026

  Studietakt: 100 %