Course content

The course will adress research questions within the area of psychosomatics/health psychology. The focus can be health promotion, health- or disease development, treatment or rehabilitation. The candidates that aim at earning 5 Credits have to submit a paper (15-20 pages 1 1/2 line spacing references inclusive) which have to be presented in the course. The content of the paper may be theoretical or empirical. There will in advance be pointed out two participants for each paper that must be well prepared and will act as opponents.

Learning outcome

The course will give the candidate extensive knowledge about a topic within psykosomatics or health science.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, presentations by the participants and discussions

Compulsory assignments

• Participation, presentation of paper and paper discussion

Recommended previous knowledge

Varies depending on the academic content of the course

Required previous knowledge

Master degree in health science or equivalent

Course materials

Collection of articles