Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in the field of healthcare and information technology. The program, titled "Sundhedsvæsenet og dets digitale infrastruktur," is designed to introduce students to the organization of the Danish healthcare system and its digital infrastructure.

Program Description

The program covers various aspects of the healthcare system, including its organization, financing, and management. Students will learn about the different healthcare professionals, their roles, and responsibilities within the primary and secondary sectors. The program also explores the digital support and technological infrastructure of the healthcare system, including health information systems and their structure.

Program Objectives

Upon completing the program, students are expected to possess the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:

• Knowledge: Understand the organization, financing, and management of the Danish healthcare system, as well as the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals.
• Skills: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different organizational and financing models for healthcare systems, explain how health information systems contribute to information collection and sharing, and master digital scientific information searching and reference handling.
• Competencies: Reflect on the opportunities and challenges presented by increased digitalization and data intensification in the healthcare system, and argue for these independently.

Program Structure

The program consists of lectures, student presentations, group work, and individual and collaborative writing exercises. The total workload is estimated to be 275 hours, including 30 hours of lectures, 30 hours of group instruction, and 215 hours of preparation.

Assessment

The program assessment includes a written on-site exam with supervision, lasting 4 hours. Only certain aids are allowed, and there is no access to the internet. The exam is graded as "passed" or "not passed."

Program Details

• Language: Danish
• Course Code: SITB18002U
• ECTS Points: 10
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Capacity: 35 students
• Study Board: Studienævnet for Folkesundhedsvidenskab, Global Sundhed og Sundhed & Informatik
• Institute: Institut for Folkesundhedsvidenskab
• Faculty: Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet
• Course Responsible: Mie Seest Dam

Additional Information

For further details about the program, please refer to the University of Copenhagen's official resources. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Danish healthcare system and its digital infrastructure, preparing them for careers in healthcare and information technology.