Innovation Game: Applying Serious Game Design for Better Health

5 credits

Course, Master's level, 3HI014

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
27 July 2026–16 August 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

120 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 13,750
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 13,750

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Application deadline
16 March 2026
Application code
UU-43106

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Registration period
1 May 2026–26 June 2026
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About the course

The course teaches how game design principles can be applied to address health-related challenges. The major part of the course consists of working out an innovative gamified solution in an interdisciplinary student group. The course teaches group dynamics, health psychology, game design, a project model (Design Thinking) and presentation skills.

The first week is preparatory self-study using resources on the learning platform Studium. Thereafter, starting on 3 August, two weeks of on-site teaching with mandatory attendance all day every day.

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