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Public health science: foundations and applications

Course
MPH211
Master’s level
15 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
100%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-10356
Tuition
Full education cost: 38 750 SEK
First payment: 38 750 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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Summary

The overall aim of the course is to provide an introduction to fundamental concepts, theories and models within public health science.

About

The course provides an introduction to how formal (e.g. welfare systems,human rights, legislation…) and informal (e.g. gender, social position, ethnicity…) social structures and processes interact and affect health inequalities as well as health from a life course perspective.

Ethical challenges and dilemmas within public health as well as the practical implications of public health theories and models are discussed and problematized. In addition to this, the course will address ethical considerations, norms and guidelines and why these are essential to the quality and implementation of public health research. This includes active work to avoid plagiarism.

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

Qualification for admission to the course requires professional degree/Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in a health science, social science, science, economics, arts or engineering field of education and grade Passed/E in English B/English 6.

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.