Organisation, political governance and public health work

This course aims to provide an increased understanding of the connection between political governance, societal actors, and public health work. The course outlines the structure and function of public administration in Sweden at the national, regional, and local levels. It addresses how public health policy is designed and implemented at various levels to achieve long-term and sustainable public health goals. Furthermore, the principles of democracy and citizen participation in decision-making processes that affect public health are discussed. The course also aims to problematise resource allocation issues from a public health perspective and justify related decisions.

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Master programme in Public Health Science: Childrens life and health (studied during year 1)
• Health, Environment and Society – Bachelor Program in Public Health Sciences (studied during year 2)