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.

The course concludes with examination seminars in which the experience gained in practice is discussed in relation to the learning outcomes following the format provided in the midway and final report.  

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;
• 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)

The course contains the following assessments: 

1. a work plan 

2. three written reflections  

3. a midway report

4. a final report that is delivered in written and oral form

Grading  -  The grading scale comprises: Pass (G) and Fail (U).  Detailed grading criteria are found in the course guide.