Program Overview

University of Eastern Finland Program Details

The University of Eastern Finland offers various programs for students, including degree programs, exchange studies, and continuous learning opportunities.

Open University: Global and Local Public Health Issues

This course is part of the advanced studies in Public Health and is offered online. The course aims to strengthen and widen the understanding of central topics in global health, including:

• Health in social context
• Maternal and child health as cornerstones of a healthier future
• The growing global burden of non-communicable diseases
• The volatile and unpredictable infectious diseases

Learning Outcomes

Along the course, students should:

• Get an updated picture of major contemporary public health issues in the global context
• Understand the way shared global and unique local challenges of health are connected across the world
• Examine the UN Sustainable Development Goals from the public health perspective
• Appreciate the role of historical, cultural, and social factors in shaping population health across the world
• Discuss the ethical aspects of global health issues
• Achieve an idea of the importance of international and global collaboration in reducing disease burden and promoting health

Prerequisites

Understanding of the basics of public health (completed course: Foundations of Public Health or equivalent) and required pre-reading (to be announced prior to the course).

Teachers

• Sohaib Khan, PhD, Assistant Professor of International Health, UEF
• Other teaching staff and visiting faculty, based on demand

Study Methods

All teaching is internet-based studying (online course) using Moodle as the learning platform (135 active working hours = 5 ECTS). Attendance requirements: 100% compulsory.

Evaluation

This study unit is graded on a scale of 0-5.

Registration and Fees

Registration for the course is open from August 4 to September 24, 2025. The course fee is 100 (VAT 0%), and literature acquisition costs/borrowing fees are not included. Study units cost 20 /credit, and this price holds for the academic year 20252026.

Additional Information

For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see the University of Eastern Finland's website. If your employer will pay your tuition fee, please contact the Student Affairs Secretary.