Food, Health and Communication

Education facts

Code: 2HK045

The course provides opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in oral and written communication in relation to food and health. The different steps in the communication process, information sources, information barriers and vulnerable groups will be dealt with. Different communication methods are discussed in relation to dietary advice, nutrition recommendations and health claims. The course is conducted largely in the form of independent work in groups and individually adapted to the profession. **Outline for distance course:** Communication between teachers and students takes place through the virtual learning platform and email. Teaching includes mainly recorded lectures and discussion forums. The examination forms can consist of written assignments, take-home exams and oral presentations. This requires a computer with an internet connection and a headset.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree within the social sciences or public health and caring sciences or at least 180 credits within a teacher education programme, including 60 credits in home and consumer studies

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.

• Food, Health and Communication

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 4 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %