Course unit, curriculum year 2025–2026
KAN.230
Application of Economics to Health Care, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Course code
KAN.230Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic years
2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Leena FormaResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Health Sciences Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
- key connections between the economy, health and the healthcare sector
- issues and concepts specific to health economics
- market failure and related private and public-sector activity
- core evaluation and research methods in health economics
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1
Classroom work max 20 h.
Participation in teaching
20.10.2025 – 07.12.2025
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Completion option 2
Independent study
05.01.2026 – 31.05.2026
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Open University completion options
The course is also available at the Open University