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
Autumn 2022, period B (October, 11th - October, 28th)
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.
For more information, please see the course description:
PH020F1 Course description 2022 (127 Kb)
Further details will also be provided to all registered students via Athena.
Course manager
Ilona Grünberger
Course literature
Course Literature PH020F1 Autumn 2022 (246 Kb)
Admission
If you are interested in taking the course, please send an email to our study administrator kursadmin.publichealth@su.se
Contact
Further questions?
If you have any questions about the course, please contact
Director of studies studierektor.f.publichealth@su.se
or
Study administrator kursadmin.publichealth@su.se
Director of Studies


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Last updated: September 9, 2022
Source: Department of Public Health Sciences