484082-FS2026-0-PHS Module 1: Introduction to Public Health Sciences ONLINE COURSE





Root number 484082
Semester FS2026
Type of course Course
Allocation to subject Public Health Sciences Course Program
Type of exam not defined
Title PHS Module 1: Introduction to Public Health Sciences ONLINE COURSE
Description 5 online sessions, first session on 03.03.2026, last session on 12.05.2026

Through this course, participants get an overview of the foundations of Public Health, definitions, key concepts, and its different disciplines. Participants also get a comprehensive understanding of the four themes: core methods, population health and its determinants, health systems and policy, as well as health promotion and prevention.

Cancellation regulation: After the closing date for registrations, the organisers will decide whether the course can take place. The decision is based on the number of registrations. A Processing fee of CHF 100 will be applied for cancellation after the registration deadline. More information on the website: https://www.medizin.unibe.ch/studies/study_programs/phs_course_program/index_eng.html
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
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Lecturers Prof. Dr. Ben SpycherInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Environmental & Spatial Epidemiology 
Prof. Dr. Annika FrahsaInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Community Health 
Prof. Dr. Sofia Carolina Zambrano RamosInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Palliative Care & End of Life 
PD Dr. Caroline Dorothee BrallInstitute of Philosophy 
Prof. Dr. Nicola LowInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Sexual & Reproductive Health 
Prof. Dr. David SchwappachInstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine 
Prof. Dr. Georgia SalantiInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Evidence Synthesis Methods 
Prof. Dr. Angèle Johanne Michèle Gayet-AgeronInstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine 
PD Dr. Patricia Orializ Chocano BedoyaInstitute of General Practice and Primary Care (BIHAM) 
Prof. Dr. Ana Maria Vicedo CabreraInstitut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin (ISPM) - Climate Change & Health 
Prof. Dr. Dr. Claus BeisbartInstitut für Philosophie - Wissenschaftsphilosophie 
Dr. Ioannis MagourasVeterinary Public Health Institute 
ECTS 2
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading attended
 
Dates Tuesday 3/3/2026 13:00-17:00
Tuesday 17/3/2026 09:00-11:30
Tuesday 31/3/2026 13:30-16:00
Tuesday 21/4/2026 10:00-12:30
Tuesday 12/5/2026 09:00-11:30
 
Rooms
 
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