Vår 2026

HEL-3053 Health promotion and disease prevention - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for samfunnsmedisin

Type of course

The course can be taken as a singular course by applicants who meet the academic admission criteria for the Master's programme in Public Health.

Course contents

This course will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to perform a career in the field of health promotion and disease prevention. Students will gain in-depth understanding of the principles, strategies, and frameworks essential for health promotion and disease prevention across diverse populations and contexts.

Admission requirements

The admission requirements are the same as for the Master's programme in Public Health.

Application code: 9371.

Objective of the course

After completing the course, the students should:

Knowledge

Have advanced knowledge in health promotion and disease prevention theories and strategies
Have advanced understanding of the social determinants of health in health promotion
Have advanced knowledge about intervention strategies, implementation, and evaluation methods
Have advanced knowledge of ethical theories/models and cultural sensitivity in planning and implementing health promotion strategies
Have advanced understanding of systemic factors influencing health promotion
Have advanced knowledge of sustainable practices in health promotion
Have advanced knowledge of health policies at different levels
Have advanced knowledge on how to create supportive environments

Skill

Design and evaluate interventions for health promotion and disease prevention in local, regional, and global context
Analyze challenges and develop ethically sound and culturally responsive strategies for health promotion and disease prevention
Promote evidence-based recommendations for policy improvements in health promotion

General competence

Apply theories and strategies in health promotion and disease prevention in different contexts
Integrate ethical principles and cultural sensitivity into health promotion
Analyze health determinants and address complex system factors affecting health
Be able to identify challenges in health promotion, considering ethical and cultural diversity
Advocate and communicate health messages effectively to diverse audiences
Lead and collaborate in project management within the context of health promotion and disease prevention.

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars and group work.