Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Social Services
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Qualification Awarded and the Level of Qualification
Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Degree: Registered Nurse (Master’s degree), Public Health Nurse (Master’s degree), Midwife (Master’s degree), Emergency Nurse (Master’s degree), Bioanalyst (Master’s degree), Radiographer (Master’s degree),Master of Social Services, Physiotherapist (Master’s degree)
The Master's Degree Program in Health Promotion is comparable to the EQF level 7 Master's Degrees.
Contact Information
Student Counsellor Ina Grönlund
Head of Competence Area Päivi Hautaviita
Head of Degree Programme Merja Kanervisto-Jokinen
Teachertutor Mari Laaksonen
Special Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion are awarded a Bachelor's degree in Bioanalyst, Bachelor of Social Services, Emergency Nurse, Physiotherapist, Midwife, Radiographer, Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse or previous equivalent college degree, followed by at least two years' work experience in the social, health and sports field.
Applications through studyinfo.fi.
Recognition of Prior Learning
TAMK can allow credit transfer for studies completed at the same educational level as well as prior competence acquired through work experience, courses, hobbies, among others. The student’s prior competence is usually mapped at the beginning of the studies when making the individual study plan. The credit transfer principles can be found in the degree regulations.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
TAMK’s higher education council decides on student admission criteria. Student admission is implemented by means of the joint or separate application. TAMK provides health care and social services applicants with information on health and functional ability requirements. Persons who do not have the health or functional ability needed for study-related practical duties or clinical or practical training cannot be admitted. Admission may also be prohibited by a prior study place cancellation decision if required by protection of other people’s health or safety. TAMK applies case-specific consideration in determining the relevance of the prior cancellation decision for the field.
Profile of the Programme
The extent of the studies is 90 credits.
At the beginning of the programme, the student chooses one of the following fields for advanced professional studies:
- Health promotion
- Occupational health care
Studies are implemented as part-time studies with contact or remote teaching on average on two or three days a month. Outside the contact teaching, learning takes place through independent and team work. The degree can be completed alongside work.
The master’s thesis is a working life oriented development project. The master’s thesis topic can arise from a development need of the student’s current work community or it can be related to TAMK projects. The master’s thesis process includes research and development, systematic information search, and scientific writing. When the master’s thesis is ready, the student has to write maturity test if she/he /they do not have a degree in social or health care from a university of applied sciences.
Key Learning Outcomes
THE STRUCTURE OF THE STUDIES
Advanced professional studies 30 cr
Optional studies 30op
Master’s thesis 30 cr
Total 90 cr
During the education, networking is supported by diverse co-operation between studies, co-operation between different degrees, and joint teaching with the University of Tampere.
In addition, for genomic science, there is collaboration / cooperation with national and international networks of experts.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
The education will provide the competence to work as an expert in health promotion and health research in diverse social and health care workplaces.
Education gives qualification to a public post or position requiring a master's degree. The education also gives eligibility for vocational teacher training. Education is a work-based higher education degree and is comparable to that of EU countries (EQF level 7).
Access to Further Studies
After completing the degree, the student can apply for the teacher’s pedagogical studies either in a university or university of applied sciences and become a qualified teacher. Eligibility for licentiate’s and doctor’s degrees has to be negotiated separately with each faculty.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Assessment of completed courses is based on TAMK’s assessment criteria. The teaching and assessment methods are agreed on with the students at the beginning of the course. The detailed information and criteria can be found in the course implementation plan. TAMK’s degree regulations are followed in implementation and assessment.
Graduation Requirements
The studies need to be completed and competence objectives achieved in accordance with the curriculum in order to graduate.
Mode of Study
The degree programme consists of contact or remote teaching days (2-3 days/month) as well as distance learning and independent work. Various independent and participatory work methods, such as teamwork and web-based learning, are used. Every student makes an individual study plan together with the teacher tutor. The studies can be completed in 1.5-2 years alongside work.
Development of the Programme
The curriculum has been developed in cooperation with TAMK’s other master’s degree programmes. Working life cooperation is implemented through working life projects, thesis ideas and projects, as well as regular network cooperation, and advisory councils. Student feedback is collected annually in connection with courses and individual study plan discussions. Alumni feedback is collected regularly through online surveys.
Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Enrolment period
18.11.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in Health Promotion
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
- Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise and Development
Teachers
- Mari Laaksonen
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Jukka-Pekka Pirhonen
Person in charge
Merja Kanervisto-Jokinen
Groups
-
24YTEDI
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to utilise national and international expert and operational networks related to genome and genetic data in developing expertise
- is able to apply genomic and genetic data in the development of health care
Content (course unit)
- genome and gene knowledge and research
- genetic knowledge in health promotion and research
- client-oriented counselling
- gene therapy and future technologies
- national and international networks of experts
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in course on Personalised Health Promotion
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- is able to utilise the national network on genome data in the development of expertise, even if only in a limited manner
- is able to utilise genomic data in the development and management of the work community
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- is able to utilise extensively the national network on genome data in the development of expertise
- is able to utilise genomic data in the development and management of the work community
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to utilise the national and international networks of genome data in developing his/her expertise
- is able to extensively utilise genome data in the development and management of the work community, and act on those networks
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.10.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 06.06.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in Health Promotion
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Teachers
- Mari Laaksonen
- Katja Kärki
- Elisa Airikkala
- Mirva Kolonen
- Arja Halkoaho
Groups
-
24YTEDI
Objectives (course unit)
3. Reporting and Evaluating the Thesis (after gate 5 and final evaluation), 5c
Goals and contents
- producing a Master’s thesis and relevant materials, which follow TAMK’s instructions and research ethical principles
- presenting orally the justification and evaluation of the research methods, implementation, and the results of the thesis.
Content (course unit)
Implementation parts depend on the degree programme
- finalising and publishing the Master’s thesis
- creating a poster
- checking for plagiarism – Turnit
- maturity test
- presenting the thesis in the evaluation situation
- written peer evaluation (will there be time for oral evaluation during the presentations also)
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.12.2024 - 10.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 02.06.2025
Credits
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in Health Promotion
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Teachers
- Elina Botha
- Mari Laaksonen
- Nina Smolander
- Elisa Airikkala
- Kirjasto,informaatikko Virtuaalihenkilö
- YAMK terveysyksikkö opinnäytetyö virtuaaliopettaja Tiimihenkilö
Person in charge
Merja Kanervisto-Jokinen
Groups
-
25YTEDI
Objectives (course unit)
1. Thesis Planning (gates 1-3), 5 cr
Goals and contents
- being able to select and delimit a topic for a working life based thesis, which supports the student’s own learning, and to write a thesis plan according to TAMK’s thesis instructions
- being able to use national and international sources and adhere to copyrights in planning the thesis,
- being able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods, to consider the matters regarding data protection as well as the ethical principles of the field in question.
Content (course unit)
Implementation parts
- idea paper, data search, preliminary literature review
- thesis plan
- thesis contract/permission
- peer review
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 27.05.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in Health Promotion
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Teachers
- Annukka Huuskonen
- Mari Laaksonen
- Elisa Airikkala
Person in charge
Merja Kanervisto-Jokinen
Groups
-
25YTEDI
Objectives (course unit)
The Student
• Masters the concepts of health promotion, its principles, and the factors influencing them, and is able to apply them extensively in their professional role
• Is able to apply ethical principles guiding health promotion and evaluate their implementation in various specific situations within their field
Content (course unit)
Content:
• Concepts and Guiding Principles of Health and Well-being Promotion
• Health Perceptions and Determinants of Health
• National and International Programs and Objectives
• Cultural Diversity in Health Promotion
• Ethical Principles of Health Promotion
• Sustainable Development and Planetary Health
• Digitalization
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass:
Student
• is able to use key concepts of health promotion and understand the factors influencing health promotion.
• is able to evaluate the significance of ethical principles in health promotion and apply them in practice.
Fail:
Student
• describes concepts and approaches superficially and narrowly.
• is unable to demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles and their application
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
15.05.2024 - 31.07.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 15.12.2024
Credits
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in Health Promotion
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Teachers
- Mari Laaksonen
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Essi Ylistalo
- Elisa Airikkala
Person in charge
Mari Laaksonen
Groups
-
24YTEDI
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply diversely the key health promotion methods, theories and models
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate a health promotion project
Content (course unit)
Part 1: 5 cr
- Key health promotion methods and models
- Evaluating the effectiveness of health promotion
Part 2: 5 cr
- Design, implementation, evaluation and impact of health promotion activities
- Project management
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the main health promotion methods, theories and models
- is able to plan and implement in a limited way a health promotion project
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply the essential methods, theories and models of health promotion
- is able to plan, execute and concisely evaluate a health promotion project in both the national and international environments
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- can apply and analyze a wide range of key health promotion methods, theories and models and develop new ones
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate a health promotion project in both the national and international environment
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
08.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
30 - 60
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 5
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Groups
-
AVOINAMK
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in Health Promotion
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
- Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise and Development
Teachers
- Mari Laaksonen
- Hoitotyö Luennoitsija
- Elisa Airikkala
- Arja Halkoaho
Person in charge
Merja Kanervisto-Jokinen
Groups
-
24YTEDI
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply health promotion legislation and ethics in his/her activities
- is able to apply personalised health promotion methods and plan interventions based on new knowledge
Content (course unit)
- Personal health and health promotion
- Ethical issues in health promotion
- Specific issues on the use and utilization of genomic knowledge
- National and international legislation and instructions
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the legislation and ethical principles of health promotion
- is able to utilisise the key methods for personalised health promotion in his/her actions
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply basic health promotion legislation and ethics in his/her activities
- is able to utilise the key methods of personalised health promotion in his/her activities
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to implement health promotion in accordance with the governing legislation and critically evaluate the implementation of ethical principles and can educate other actors, using his/her expertise
- is able to actively search for evidence-based data about individual health promotion, apply it critically in his/her own activities and plan interventions in accordance with the new knowledge
Assessment scale
0-5