Exploring Occupational Science in the Nordic region

The purpose is to be able to identify unique phenomena in everyday life that occur and affect people's health to create a deeper understanding of (un)health in a Nordic context. The central concepts in the course are occupation and activity, which will be studied in relation to health in a Nordic context. Here, a sustainable life from an occupational science perspective will be examined to understand how engagement in daily occupations supports health. 

You will also be able to communicate your results to various audiences and, in doing so, develop your ability to convey knowledge to others who are not experts in the field.

Content

• Central concepts in occupational science

• Occupational health

• Eco-ethical and glocal sustainable occupational life

• Occupational science as basic research and applied science

Placement

The course is offered as an independent course for a master's degree in the main field of occupational therapy. The course is held in English and will be running at daytime.

Course form: Distance (digital)

How to apply

For exchange students, applications are submitted through SAIO: Find courses for exchange students | University of Gothenburg

For Swedish students, applications are submitted through: antagning.se

For international students who are not applying through SAIO, applications are submitted to: https://www.universityadmissions.se/intl/search?period=28&freeText=arb0…

From this page, you can click through to find more information as well as the application link, Exploring Occupational Science in the Nordic region | University of Gothenburg

Applications period: 15 September 2026 – 15 October 2026

Course duration: 18 January 2027 – 6 June 2027