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Posting Reference: AHS AHS 6004 1
| Course Prefix: | AHS | Course Number: | AHS 6004 |
| Course Section: | 1 | Course Name: | Determinants of Health |
| Term: | Fall | Campus: | Fredericton |
| Faculty: | School of Graduate Studies | Department: | School of Graduate Studies |
| Position Start Date: | 2025-09-11 | Position End Date: | 2025-12-20 |
| Posting Date: | 2025-06-21 | Application Deadline: | 2025-07-11 |
| Applications to be submitted via: | Jonathon.Edwards@unb.ca | ||
| Requested By: | Jonathon Edwards |
| Days: | Thursday | Time: | 4-7pm |
| Number of Positions Available: | 1 | Total Credit Hours: | 45 |
| Mode of Delivery: | Online | Location: | Off Campus |
| Stipend Amount: | $7193 |
To develop an understanding of the history and philosophical underpinnings of the determinants of health.
To identify the determinants of health and their relationship to health status and population health.
To understand the complexity of the relationship between the determinants of health and healthy public policy.
To promote discussion and debate concerning the implementation of healthy public policy in relation to the determinants of health and population health.
To acquire skills on using a determinants of health approach in policy and other facets of health.
This course will explore the development of the philosophy of the determinants of health; identify the determinants of health and their relationship with health status and population
health. The course will investigate the underpinnings of the philosophy and complex interrelationships inherent to the concept of determinants of health. Students will further investigate the complexities of developing healthy public policies that address multiple determinants of health. The implications of such policy decisions will also be studied.
PhD in appropriate field, knowledge of computers, and excellent communication skills required.
Experience using the Moodle platform would be an asset.