Stockholm university
Department of Public Health Sciences

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

The course "Theory of knowledge and ethics in Public Health Sciences" (PH020F1) will introduce you 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.

Course dates

October 16 - November 1, 2024

Course plan

Kursplan (på svenska, juridiskt dokument)

Course content

The course "Theory of knowledge and ethics in Public Health Sciences" (PH020F1) will introduce you 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, the student 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.

Further details will also be provided to all registered students via Athena.

Course manager

Ilona Grünberger

Course literature

Please note that changes to the course literature can be made 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. You will find contact information below.

N.B. Application deadline is July 16, 2024.

 

Contact

Further questions?

If you have any questions about the course, please contact our education administrator.

Education Administrator, Doctoral level
Wenche Gros

Education Administrator, Doctoral level

phd.admin.publichealth@su.se
Director of Studies, Doctoral level
Sara Brolin Låftman

Director of Studies

sara.brolin.laftman@su.se
Study counsellor
Shona McLean

Study counsellor

studievagledare.publichealth@su.se
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Last updated: September 9, 2024

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