Public health science: foundations and applications

Master's level | 15 credits | Course code: MPH211 | Course that is sustainability-focused where at least one of the learning outcomes clearly shows that the course content meets one of the current sustainability criteria. The content with a focus on sustainability must also, in accordance with the criteria, constitute the course's main focus

Sustainability focused

Autumn 2019

100% Day

Göteborg

Period: 2 September 2019 - 4 November 2019
INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: English

2 Closed GU-10667

2) Only EU/EEA citizens and students with approved residence permit in Sweden can apply

About the Course

From the starting point of health as a basic human right the course will provide an introduction to public health science and its fundamental theories and concepts, including health equity, social determinants of health, public health interventions, life-course perspective, health and human rights, and public health ethics.

From an overview of theories and empirical evidence the students will reach a basic understanding of the link between both formal (e.g. welfare systems and legislation) and informal (e.g. gender, class, ethnicity) social structures, and individual and population health.The students will also gain knowledge about academic writing and how to avoid plagiarism and other disciplinary offences.

Course Syllabus

MPH211

Requirements and Selection

Requirements: A Bachelor's degree or professional degree qualification corresponding to at least 180 credits or equivalent, within the main areas of health science or social science. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Selection: Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 225 credits.

Tuition Fee

Application fee: 900 SEK
Full course cost: 35 427 SEK
First payment: 35 427 SEK

EU/EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students do not pay fees. More information on: http://www.universityadmissions.se

Study Guidance

Therese Johansson, Studievägledare (Student counselor), 031-786 36 53, Monday to Thursday 13.00 - 14.00

therese.johansson.2@gu.se

Visiting address Medicinaregatan 3, drop in: Tuesday: 14.00 - 15.00

Department

Department of Public Health and Community Medicine
Box 414
40530 Göteborg
Visiting address: Medicinaregatan 16

Course that is sustainability-focused where at least one of the learning outcomes clearly shows that the course content meets one of the current sustainability criteria. The content with a focus on sustainability must also, in accordance with the criteria, constitute the course's main focus

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