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University of Alberta Calendar 2025-2026

SPH 501 - Determinants of Health

Course Career Graduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Public Health
Department Public Health
Typically Offered either term

Description
Students will be expected to apply knowledge of selected social determinants of health to multi-level interventions to improve health of individuals, communities, and populations. The course takes an ecological approach to the analysis of health needs and the design of public health actions. Students will apply key social science theories to the analysis of social determinants of health. May contain alternate delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.