Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
PGH.101
Key concepts and competences in public health, 5 cr
Tampere University
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- Completion options
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Course code
PGH.101Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Meri KoivusaloResponsible teacher:
Subas NeupaneContact-info:
Salla AtkinsResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Health Sciences Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Sustainable development goals
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
This course introduces public health and key concepts and competences of public health, especially health promotion, prevention and protection. The course discusses theoretical and historical background for public health and addresses distribution and trends in health and health determinants. Students will engage in a practical on health promotion.
Learning outcomes
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Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Lectures, group work, practical course work, and seminar.
Participation in teaching
No scheduled teaching
Completion option 2
Independent study based on given material and taking the exam.
Independent study
No scheduled teaching