Course syllabus

Overview 

The Masters in Public Health Science is rooted in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 Ensure healthy lives and well-being for all.  Throughout your studies you have learned about the SDGs and now the time has come to practice public health work. 

The course aims to provide an opportunity for practical application of public health theories and methods. To meet the learning outcomes of this course, the theoretical portion in which public health models, theories, intervention planning and evaluation methodology are lifted, all content is online to allow for remote practice experience.

You will be expected to interact with your university teachers and peers online. Opportunities to discuss materials will take place via Gothenburg University’s online learning platform. Importantly, the student is to review the stated learning outcomes found in this course guide, and plan their time accordingly.  Learning outcomes are achieved by actively engaging with the course materials and at the placement site.  The course concludes with examination seminars in which the experience gained in practice is analysed in relation to the learning outcomes following the format provided in this guide.  The final exam seminars are held at the University of Gothenburg the 13-17th of January, 2020.  For students that will not be in Gothenburg between the practice experience and the thesis work, an opportunity for presenting remotely will be arranged. Students must give advanced notice that they would like to present remotely.  A detailed schedule of the day each individual will present will be provided on the online learning platform after midway reports have been submitted and approved.

CRITERIA FOR THE INTERNSHIP

-       The internship placement must have public health relevance;

-       The internship placement can be at a local, regional, national or international organization or authority;

-        A supervisor must be available at the place of internship and take responsibility for directing and evaluating student activities;

-       The internship should be approximately 8-10 weeks in duration (holidays may disrupt the time)

Examination activities

The course will be examined through:

-      Four discussions worth 0.5 points each (2 credit total) 

-       A work plan that is agreed upon with the supervisor (1 credit)

-       A midway report  (2 credits)

-       Final report that is both written and presented orally examination tasks combined total (10 credits)

More details on the course components can found in the course guide (linked above) and here on canvas under discussions and assignments.

Grading

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