Public Health Sciences Course Program
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Public Health Sciences Course Program
Here you will find information about the Public Health Sciences Course Program, course overview and information how to contact us.
PHS Course Program
The newly established, structured course program in the Public Health Sciences (PHS) aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of Public Health and develop competencies focusing on key methods and applications.
This program is an optional training program that complements the PhD curriculum defined by the Graduate Schools. The Course Program is not a Graduate School and does not award PhD diplomas. Participants receive a Program or course attestation.
This program is an optional training program that complements the PhD curriculum defined by the Graduate Schools. The Course Program is not a Graduate School and does not award PhD diplomas. Participants receive a Program or course attestation.
The four pillars of the Course Program are:
- Interdisciplinarity: Public Health is a highly interdisciplinary field, which is reflected in the structure of the Course Program. Lecturers and participants from different faculties are involved in the program.
- Comprehensive Public Health Vision: A global understanding of the Public Health Sciences and applying their methods is at the program's centre. Learning processes promote engagement with the content to transfer knowledge into action. Lecturers work with modern didactic methods and promote competencies in small groups. Exemplary contents have priority.
- Networking: Through the interdisciplinary structure of the program and organised networking activities, participants and professors can build lasting connections, including with alumni. Participants have access to courses offered by universities abroad where they can broaden their network.
- Flexibility: The program structure enables adaption to the other PhD work requirements. Entry is possible any time after starting with the PhD at the University of Bern. Participants design their study plan consisting of mandatory and elective courses based on their previous education. Before starting, new participants discuss their study plan with their PhD supervisors and the Program Manager.
The PHS Course Program is based on a qualification framework with competence goals. The qualification framework represents the overall educational objectives of the Program. The overall objectives feed into competencies that are defined at the Module level. These Module competencies are acquired by achieving the learning outcomes offered in the various courses. The qualification framework reflects the central competencies of future post-doctoral researchers in the field of Public Health.
The PHS Course Program is aligned with the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) criteria. The competency framework and requirements of the Course Program are based on these standards. In accordance with higher education regulations, the program completion is based on the attainment of ECTS credits
The PHS Course Program is aligned with the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) criteria. The competency framework and requirements of the Course Program are based on these standards. In accordance with higher education regulations, the program completion is based on the attainment of ECTS credits
Program structure
The program consists of two Modules subdivided into four themes:
- Module 1 – Consists of 5 units: an introduction to Public Health Sciences and Course Program, and an introduction to each of the four themes: Core Methods, Population Health and its Determinants, Health System and Policy, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (2 ECTS).
- Module 2 – Consists of in-depth courses within the four themes (> 8 ECTS).
Overview PHS Courses & Registration
Participants should start with Module 1 and complete all 5 introductory units before embarking on Module 2. In Module 2, courses within theme 1 “Core Methods” are mandatory. At least one other theme (theme 2 to 4) must be chosen. Students can choose up to 3 additional themes and attain more than 8 ECTS in Module 2.
Through Module 1, participants get a comprehensive overview of the foundations of Public Health, definitions of key concepts, its different disciplines, its history and ethics, and an introduction to the 4 themes. Through Module 2, participants acquire specific skills across the 4 themes.
The minimum workload for the entire program is approximately 300 hours (1 credit ≈25-30h) over 3 years, with Module 1 contributing about 50-60 hours. Participants have the flexibility to earn credits with the courses that are most helpful to them. In addition to the minimum credits' requirements, participants may take additional courses at their discretion.
Through Module 1, participants get a comprehensive overview of the foundations of Public Health, definitions of key concepts, its different disciplines, its history and ethics, and an introduction to the 4 themes. Through Module 2, participants acquire specific skills across the 4 themes.
The minimum workload for the entire program is approximately 300 hours (1 credit ≈25-30h) over 3 years, with Module 1 contributing about 50-60 hours. Participants have the flexibility to earn credits with the courses that are most helpful to them. In addition to the minimum credits' requirements, participants may take additional courses at their discretion.
Our website & Contact
If you have questions about the PHS Course Program or on how to proceed or would like advice on planning your courses, you can contact us to make an appointment:
E-mail: phs-info.ispm@unibe.ch
Website: www.medizin.unibe.ch/phs
Address: University of Bern, ISPM, PHS Course Program, Mittelstrasse 43, 3000 Bern
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E-mail: phs-info.ispm@unibe.ch
Website: www.medizin.unibe.ch/phs
Address: University of Bern, ISPM, PHS Course Program, Mittelstrasse 43, 3000 Bern
Visit us on LinkedIn for the latest news and connect with like-minded.
PHS Course Program
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