Department of Public Health Sciences

Department of Public Health Sciences

Theory of knowledge and ethics in Public Health Sciences (4,5 ECTS)

This course offers an introduction to the theory of knowledge and to the fundamental principles of ethics as applied in public health. The course will focus on the relationships between science, policy and practice. Aspects of justice and fairness in public health will also be discussed, and current issues in public health ethics will be reviewed. After the course, students will be familiar with major theories and concepts pertaining to research and professional ethics, and be able to relate them to public health practice and research.

Course dates

October 15 - November 3, 2026

PH020F1 Syllabus, valid from Autumn 2022

PH020F1 Kursplan, giltig fr.o.m. HT2022

Course manager

Ilona Grünberger

Course literature

Please note that the course literature may change until two months before the course starts.

PH020F1 Course literature, valid from Autumn 2024 (72 Kb)

Admission

If you are interested in taking the course, please send an email to our education administrator, contact information below.

Contact

Education Administrator, Doctoral level

Wenche Gros

Education Administrator, Doctoral level

phd.admin.publichealth@su.se

Study counsellor

Shona McLean

Study counsellor

studievagledare.publichealth@su.se

08-16 14 25

Director of Studies, Doctoral level

Sara Brolin Låftman

Director of Studies

sara.brolin.laftman@su.se

Last updated: May 8, 2025

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