Perspectives of Nursing Science in Global Women's Health, autumn 2026
- Date:
- 26.10.2026 - 11.12.2026
- Credits:
- 5 ECTS credits
- Location:
- Kuopio
- Continuous learning category:
- Social welfare and health care
- Teaching format:
- Distance teaching, Online teaching, Independent learning
- Price:
- 100 € (VAT 0%)
Contents
Global guidelines related to women’s health
Global maternal & child health systems and epidemiology
Research topics on maternal & child health and women’s health in a global perspective
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Gender equality and gender as a social determinant of health
Learning outcomes
Having completed the course, the student will:
- be able to understand global guidelines related to women’s health
- be able to identify research and its gaps in maternal & child health and women’s health
- be able to assess what is meant by female genital mutilation (FGM) and what are the related issues
- be able to evaluate maternal & child health care systems from global perspectives
- be able to evaluate how gender acts as a social determinant of health
Generic skills that will be gained during the course are international skills, critical thinking, interaction and communication, and expertise development, SDG 3&5
Prerequisites: Introduction to Global Health MOOC 3 ECTS
Target group:
The studies in nursing science are suitable for both degree-seeking students and for continuing education for social and health care professionals and experts.
Study time: 26.10.2026 - 11.12.2026
Log into Moodle environment as soon as the course starts. The course has scheduled assignments and must be completed within the given schedule.
Online lecture:
2.11.2026 klo 9.00 - 11.00
Registration time: 3.8.2026-19.10.2026.
Modes of study: lectures 7 h, exercises 20 h, and independent study 85 h; Studying online, independent exercises, and group work.
- Lectures (live and recorded lectures)
- International visiting lecturer(s)
- Academic literature, global guidelines, and reports for reading material
- Online discussion forum
- Group works
Study materials:
Materials will be distributed at the beginning of the course.
The following literature and materials can be applied:
Maternal and child health:
WHO Maternal health: https://www.who.int/health-topics/maternal-health#tab=tab_1
WHO Child health: https://www.who.int/health-topics/child-health#tab=tab_1
Gender equality and gender as a social determinant of health:
Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 3: Goal 3 | Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 5: Goal 5 | Department of Economic and Social Affairs
WHO Gender: https://www.who.int/health-topics/gender#tab=tab_1
Female Genital Mutilation:
WHO Female Genital Mutilation: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/female-genital-mutilation
Evaluation criteria: PASS/FAIL; exercises are compulsory
Literature acquisition costs and borrowing fees are not included in the tuition fee.
The study fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit for individual study units, and 15 euros per credit for study modules. The study fee is paid at registration. Prices are valid for the academic year 2026-2027.
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