Cardiovascular Psychology

Education facts

Code: 3HI013

The course focuses on the role of psychosocial aspects in cardiovascular disease. During the course we go through the causes of, and measures against, mental illness after heart disease. Behavioural models for working with behaviour change during both primary and secondary prevention are described. Specialised heart disease diagnoses that require a specific approach are covered separately. Finally, inequity in cardiac care and rehabilitation is addressed based on factors such as gender, socioeconomics and severe psychiatric illness. The course is stand-alone, and can usually count as an elective course in the medical programme, physiotherapy programme, psychology programme or as a PhD-course. If this is relevant for you, check with your program beforehand. The course can also be used for continued professional education in the fields of medicine, nursing and psychology. The course is part of the European University [ENLIGHT's course catalogue](https://enlight-eu.org/). [Watch a video about the course!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQTjEF7OfEw&t=10s) **Outline for distance course**: The course is given online via Zoom, the learning platform Studium and e-mail. Communication between students and teachers takes place via these platforms. The course has two to three hours of synchronous lectures or seminars one to two times per week with mandatory attendance. In addition, there is a mandatory group work task including two group supervisions that are offered online. In addition, the course is examined by a written exam (online). To take the course, you will need a computer or equivalent with an internet connection, a webcam and a headset.

Entry requirements

At least 120 credits in medicine, caring science, psychology or another health science.

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.

• Cardiovascular Psychology

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 28 September 2026

  End date: 6 December 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %