A Multidisciplinary Course on Health in Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease
Course · 3 credits
Description
Do you want to understand brain diseases in depth and contribute to the future of healthcare? This course provides you with in-depth knowledge of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's – from mechanisms to treatment – with a focus on the whole, evidence and multidisciplinary collaboration.
About the course
Do you want to deepen your understanding of the two most common neurodegenerative diseases? This course provides you with in-depth knowledge of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease – from disease mechanisms to diagnostics, consequences, and treatments.
You will learn about modern methods such as brain imaging, biomarkers and digital tests, consequences in everyday life, and different treatment options (pharmaceutical, surgery, and rehabilitation). The course highlights different perspectives (the patient, next of kins, and societal).
Through an in-depth assignment, you will be trained in identifying knowledge gaps and formulating relevant research questions with ethical awareness. The course is suitable for those who want to contribute to the future of healthcare with evidence-based knowledge and a holistic perspective.
During the course
The course is taught in English, at a quarter pace, and online with no physical meetings. During the course, you will take part in video lectures, digital seminars and group discussions spread over the course period. The course begins with a couple of general and introductory lectures. The course is based on you as a student being active, i.e. student-active learning methods that include group discussions and seminars. Discussions will take place in small groups and in large groups. Some seminars also include peer feedback. Digital discussion forums will be used to promote peer learning.
After the course
The course provides a solid foundation for understanding and analyzing complex neurodegenerative diseases from multiple perspectives – person to society. By developing the ability to critically review diagnostics, treatment and evidence, including identifying knowledge gaps, you will be equipped to contribute in multidisciplinary contexts where collaboration is crucial.
The course can be a valuable part of a wider academic profile in, for example, neuroscience, rehabilitation, or clinical research. It also trains skills that are central to continued in-depth study at the advanced level, such as formulating research questions, reflecting on ethical aspects and identifying needs for one's own knowledge development. With a holistic perspective on the individual and society, conditions are created for continued learning and development in an area in constant change.
Course documents
Closed for applications
Application opportunitiesContact
Course leader
Niklas Mattsson-Carlgren
Email: niklas [dot] mattsson-carlgren [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se
Study advisor
Email: fris_studsoc [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se
Requirements and selection
Entry requirements
För tillträde till kursen krävs kandidatexamen inom något av huvudområdena Arbetsterapi, Audiologi, Biomedicin, Fysioterapi, Logopedi, Medicin, Omvårdnad eller Radiografi, eller motsvarande, samt Engelska 6.
Selection criteria
English language requirements
Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the document deadline, in order to be considered for admission.
How to prove your English proficiency – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements
Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:
Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
Apply
Start Spring Semester 2026
Day-time Lund, part time 25%
In English, distance learning
No mandatory meetings
Study period
26 January 2026 - 16 March 2026
Application
You can only apply for this course in the 'Swedish student' application round. Find out more: Applying for studies – when to apply
How to apply
Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.
Step 1: Apply online
- Check that you meet the entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
- Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period.
Visit the University Admissions in Sweden website - Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the application deadline.
Step 2: Submit documents
- Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies
Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
- Get all your documents ready:
- official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants)
- official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants)
- passport/ID (all applicants) and
- proof of English proficiency (all applicants).
- Prepare programme-specific documents if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
- Upload or send all required documents to University Admissions before the document deadline.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the document deadline.
* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+).
* If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme. However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below.
* Svensk student?
Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt masterprogram på lu.se
Tuition fees
Non-EU/EEA citizens
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 10 250
First payment: SEK 10 250
Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Application fee
If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.
- Paying your application fee – universityadmissions.se
- Exemptions from paying the application fee – universityadmissions.se
- Convert currency – xe.com
*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.
Scholarships & funding
Lund University Global Scholarship programme
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.
Lund University Global Scholarship
Within the framework of the Lund University Global Scholarship programme, the University also offers the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship targeted at top academic students from selected African research universities.
Swedish Institute Scholarships
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.
Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website
Country-specific scholarships and funding options
Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.