Work and health: health promotion and disease prevention
Summary
The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of the interplay between working conditions, environmental exposures and individual and public health.
About
The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of the interplay between working conditions, environmental exposures and individual and public health. The course provides knowledge about chemical, physical, organizational and psychosocial environmental factors, as well as basic principles for risk assessment, risk management and risk communication.
Students will also gain knowledge and understanding of opportunities and barriers for national and international regulations in the field.The course content is relevant for both national and international conditions and the student will have flexibility in directing individual assignments in line with experience and interest.
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
Qualification for admission to the programme 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.
