Psychological perspectives on health
Psychological factors play a major role in several areas of health and public health. This course addresses both aspects of how psychological factors can affect health and how the occurrence of various public health problems can affect individuals' psychological status. The overall purpose is to link existing psychological theories and knowledge to the health area and provide an overview of health psychological theories. After completing the course, the student will have a general knowledge of the area and be able to apply a psychological or health psychological model to a public health problem.
This course is given both as a single subject course, and on the individual track of the master's programme, term 3.
For more information on the programme: Master's programme in public health sciences: Individual perspectives on public health
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Course structure
Details about the course is found in the Course description.
Course Description Psychological perspectives on health 2024 (260 Kb)
Teaching format
The teaching will be based on lectures and seminars.
Participation in the seminars is mandatory. In case of absence, the student will be given a compensatory assignment.
The course will be taught in English.
Assessment
the course is examined through an individually written take-home exam.
Active participation in the seminars is a course requirement. In case of absence from or insufficient participation in a seminar, the student will be given a compensatory assignment.
The examination will be in English.
Examiner
Peter Wennberg
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
Study counsellorStudy Administrator, Basic and Advanced LevelElisabeth HanssonStudy Administrator, Basic and Advanced Level
Coordinator, master's programmeSol JuarezCoordinator, master's programme
Director of Studies, Basic and advanced levelsJonas LandbergDirector of Studies