Presentation

Semester

Autumn 2014

The Degree

The academic degree Master of Philosophy in Health Promotion will be awarded to students after completion of all Modules.

Objectives and content

The aim of this master´s degree programme is to train health promotion specialists, prepared to participate in health promotion practice and research, and to use the findings of research to improve the quality and effectiveness of health promotion action.

The programme requires four semesters of full time study, earning 120 ECTS. The period of study is 10 months a year. Students who complete the two-year programme are awarded the degree Master of Philosophy in Health promotion.

Programme profile

The programme aims to offer a critically reflective perspective on health promotion as a combination of education and structural interventions at levels from the individual to the international. The programme places emphasis on the importance or resources for health and takes a salutogenic orientation. Qualitative and quantitative research methods are used. Students are integrated into on-going research programmes, and most will undertake thesis research that is part of the Advisor's research activities.

Admission

Semester

Autumn 2014

Admission Requirements

Applicants must be prepared academically at least at the baccalaureate level or have a combination of education and experience that is equally qualifying. Applicants should have intensive study in at least one of the fields or professions most relevant to health promotion, including but not limited to psychology, sociology, medicine, dentistry, public health, anthropology, economics, and education.

Applicants may, in special cases, be exempted from the formal educational requirements if they are able to document sufficiently extended work experience that is relevant to health promotion.

Applicants must document proficiency in the English language, including reading, writing, and comprehension.

http://www.uib.no/education/admission/master/international-applicants-residing-abroad/english-language-requirements

Factors taken into account in selecting successful applicants include:

1. Depth and relevance of educational training,
2. Extent and relevance of work experience,
3. Degree of promise for a productive career in health promotion,
4. Consideration to ensure diversity in the pool of students admitted to the programme,

5. Degree of convergence of student and faculty interests.
6. Applicants connections to other institutions with which the University of Bergen has collaborative agreements for the education of graduate students.

Students are ranked and selected on the basis of their summary qualifications, taking all these factors into account.

Application procedure

The Quota Scheme: 

Students from developing countries and certain countries in Eastern Europe are eligible for scholarships from the Quota scheme. The deadline for application is 1st of December 2013. How to apply: http://www.uib.no/education/admission/master/international-applicants-residing-abroad

International Master´s degree students:

Master's degree students who are financing their own studies can apply for a full Master's degree programme at the University of Bergen. The deadline for application is 1st of December 2013. How to apply: http://www.uib.no/education/admission/master/international-applicants-residing-abroad

Norwegian residents:

Norwegian residents have to apply directly to the Faculty of Psychology. The deadline for application is 15th of April 2014. How to apply: http://www.uib.no/education/admission/master/international-applicants-residing-in-norway

A letter of motivation should be attached to the application.