Knowledge

The student...

has in-depth knowledge of the most important historical and current public health challenges at the local, municipal and county level
has advanced insight into determinants that are crucial to public health (social, cultural, economic)
has advanced knowledge of classical models and theoretical frameworks for working with public health
has expanded knowledge of health promotion measures that are prerequisites for public health to be sustainable in a local, municipal, and county municipal context
has understanding how social structures are essential to maintaining and improving public health
has insight into strategies and instruments used in the political agenda, and how a case presentation is written

Skills

The student...

can identify relevant issues and associated determinants in public health challenges
can find and use relevant documents related to public health work municipally, nationally and internationally
can make strategic choices in the dissemination and distribution of messages, based on the target groups
can assess the effects of public health measures
can critically evaluate scientific work in public health
can identify alternative solutions for improving public health in the short and long term
is able to assess the population's need for health measures using qualitative and quantitative data
can analyze and relate critically to various sources of information

General competence

The student...

can analyze relevant professional, vocational and research related issues
can discuss how ethical aspects of public health work can be assessed and evaluated
can participate in public health discussions in decision-making bodies at municipal-, county- and national levels

Subject description FHV4100

Public Health Science