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
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Register at your department
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Information from the department - courses
Welcome to the Department of Public Health Sciences! We wish to share some important information with you.
Activate your university account
The first step is for you to activate your university account. This should be done in the period 12 August to 1 September.
Registration – deadline September 1st
To keep your place, you need to register for the course in Ladok. The online registration is open between the August, 12th to September, 1st.
Please follow the Checklist for admitted students (information listed above).
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As an enrolled student with a documented disability you can apply for special pedagogical support in connection to your studies.
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If you have any questions, please turn to our student counsellor, studievagledare.publichealth@su.se
Further questions
If you have further questions, please email kursadmin.publichealth@su.se
Welcome activities
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Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
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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
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Course reports
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Contact
Study counsellor
Study administrator
Coordinator, master's programmeSol JuarezCoordinator, master's programme
Director of Studies, Basic and advanced levelsJonas LandbergDirector of Studies
