Key concepts and competences in public health, 5 cr

Tampere University

Description
Completion options

Teaching periods

Course code

PGH.101

Language of instruction

English

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Meri Koivusalo

Responsible teacher:

Subas Neupane

Contact-info:

Salla Atkins

Responsible 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

Further information

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