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Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master's Degree Studies

The aim is to educate people for research work, innovation and development in the health sector.

Health Sciences, M.S., 120 ECTS, twelve specialisations (in Icelandic)

  • General Study
  • Emphasis on Rehabilitation
  • Studies in Mental Health
  • Primary Health Care in the Community - Theory
  • Primary Health Care in the Community - Clinic
  • Emphasis on Cancer and Palliative Care
  • Chronic Illness and the Challenges of Life
  • Midwives - Women's Health
  • Trauma and Violence
  • Leadership in Health Care
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Emphasis on Aging and Health

Health Sciences, Postgraduate Diploma, 40 ECTS, nine specialisations (in Icelandic)

  • General Study
  • Emphasis on Rehabilitation
  • Studies in Mental Health
  • Primary Health Care in the Community - Theory
  • Emphasis on Cancer and Palliative Care
  • Chronic Illness and the Challenges of Life
  • Trauma and Violence
  • Leadership in Health Care
  • Pain and Pain Management
  • Emphasis on Aging and Health

Vocational Rehabilitation, Postgraduate Diploma, 60 ECTS (in Icelandic)

Greetings from Sigríður Sía Head of Faculty

The objective of the Faculty is to educate people for research work, innovation and development in the health sector.

A number of academics works in the Faculty, as well as staff members in administration and support services.

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