Courses in the PhD programme
This page gives an overview of the courses that make up the PhD programme, as well as schedules for the classes. You will also find information regarding admission to single courses.
Course overview
PhD courses from other PhD programmes
PhD students in Health, Function and Participation can also include relevant courses from the other PhD programmes at HVL in the elective part of the training component. You need to apply as a single course student.
See more information here: Apply for single courses at PhD-level
Admission to single courses
Courses given by the PhD programme Health, Function and Participation are primarily reserved for the PhD students in the programmbut other participants may also apply.
Single courses: Health, Function and Participation – Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.
Course schedule for courses in the PhD programme
PHDH913 Introduction to longitudinal data analysis using mixed effects models:
Teaching period: 27 - 31 January
Exam: 17 February
Re-sit exam: 12 May
Registration deadline: 1 December 2024 (students applying for single courses)
PHDH904 Health promotion and coping (digital):
Teaching period: 4 - 6 March + 13 - 14 March
Exam: 21 March
Re-sit exam: 15 August
Registration deadline: 1 February
PHDH916 Introduction to Appraising and Preparing Systematic Reviews (digital):
Teaching period: 24 March - 11 April
Exam: 25 April
Re-sit exam: 22 August
Registration deadline: 1 February
PHDH908 Intervention studies (digital):
Teaching period: 7 April + 22 - 25 April
Exam: 23 May
Re-sit exam: 3 October
Registration deadline: 23 March
PHDH907 Methods for examination of health, function and participation:
Teaching period: 13 - 15 May + 27 May
Exam: 20 June
Re-sit exam: 12 September
Registration deadline: 1 February
PHD901 Health, Function and Participation
Teaching period: 1–4 September + 17 September
Exam: 30 September
Re-sit exam: 9 January 2026
Registration deadline: 1 July (for single course students)
PHD902 Philosophy of Science and Research Ethics in Health and Social Sciences
Teaching period: 2–3 October + 20–21 October
Exam: 31 October
Re-sit exam: 23 January 2026
Registration deadline: 1 September
PHD903 Research Design and Methods
Teaching period: 3–7 November + 24–26 November
Exam: 10 December
Re-sit exam: 11 March 2026
Registration deadline: 1 September