Master thesis, first year

Education facts

Code: 3FH062

The purpose is for the student to independently conduct a scientific project. In this course, the student shall demonstrate the ability to independently plan, carry out and present their project within a public health-related subject, both orally and in writing. This includes formulating a thesis question and aim, selecting the appropriate methods for the collecting and analysis of data, and also presenting and discussing the results in relation to scientific articles and other relevant pieces of literature. The course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired during the other courses of the public health programme. The thesis can be either a systematic literature review, a study protocol or an empirical study.

Entry requirements

Applicants to the course need at least 30 credits within the main field of study Public Health at second-cycle level, of which 10 credits must be in research methodology, as well as English proficiency equivalent to English 6/level 2 from Swedish Upper secondary education.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master thesis, first year

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 22 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %