Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply evidence based knowledge, theories, models and methods in global health
- analyze and syntheses the preventive manner global health topics
- create new and safe approach to global health services

Teaching methods

5ETC course
Learning within lectures, learning assignments, pre-learning / flipped learning, discussions, workshops, being opponent for fellow students.and seminar.
During Fall 2024 all learning activities will take place in Laurea Tikkurila campus.
There is no hybrid teaching in this course, no online teaching.

The study unit is completed partly independently following a schedule for returning assignments / by a given deadline. In addition to independent studying, the study unit includes scheduled teaching and required attendance on campus.
A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.


Laurea degree regulations dated January 2024 will be applied to student selection, attendance and evaluation.

If a student does not intend to participate in a study unit they have been admitted to, they must cancel
their enrolment with the teacher in charge of the implementation before the study unit begins so that
another student next in the queue can take their place.

Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible
teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies

Location and time

Face-to-face learning at Tikkurila Campus
14th Sept 9-12; 12th Oct 9-16.30; 7th Nov 9-16.30

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course materials will be listed in the Canvas platform. You can start by getting familiar with the mandatory course e-book (section 2).

E-book from Laurea Finna:
Cragg L, Davies M, Macdowall W. Health Promotion Theory. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education; 2013. SECTION 2: Using theory to inform health promotion practice.

Suggested book for reading:
Nutbeam, D., Harris, E. & Wise, M. 2010. Theory in Nutshell, A practical guide to health promotion theories. (some copies available in library)

Important dates

Face-to-face learning at Tikkurila Campus
14th Sept 9-12; 12th Oct 9-16.30; 7th Nov 9-16.30

Details will be shared in Canvas.

Details for assignments will be shared when the course starts.

Students workload

5 ETC equals 135 hours of work. Attendance and active participation in classes, workshops and independent learning and completing assignments according to course schedule.

Content and scheduling

After the course the student is able:
-To critically analyse political, economic, societal, environmental and commercial determinants of global health
-To evaluate and formulate preventive solutions to the global burden of diseases
-To implement evidence-based knowledge, theories, models and methods in global health promotion

Detailed content and scheduling can be found from the Canvas platform.

Further information for students

Proficiency in oral and written English is required.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assessment is based on NQF (national framework of degrees) level 7 for Master’s degree. The detailed evaluation criteria can be found from Canvas platform and it will be presented to the students during the first contact class.