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Course unit, curriculum year 2019–2020
PGHAS01
Overview and key concepts in public health, 5 cr (C1)
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2019–20.10.2019)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2019–31.12.2019)
Course code
PGHAS01Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2019–2020Level of study
Advanced studiesLevel of proficiency
C1Grading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Clas-Håkan NygårdResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
This course unveils the multidisciplinary field of public health. During the course students meet the professors who walk them through an overview of the historic, economic and cultural contexts of public health, as well as the key concepts used in their disciplines. The course addresses the various approaches to assessing distribution and trends in health and health promotion. There are discussions of the issues raised in a multicultural context of students from various backgrounds and viewpoints.
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
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Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Classroom work max 46 h. Lectures, tutorials and journal clubs.
Participation in teaching
26.08.2019 – 08.12.2019
Active in period 1 (1.8.2019–20.10.2019)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2019–31.12.2019)