Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
PGH.203
Qualitative health research, 5 cr (C1)
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Course code
PGH.203Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesLevel of proficiency
C1Grading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Marjaana JonesResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Health Sciences Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
Ethics
Content
-The basis of qualitative research
- Research process in qualitative research
- Ethical questions
- Different types of data gathering methods
- Analytical perspectives and the principles of thematic analysis in practice
- The principles of writing a thorough qualitative report
- The role of and utilization of qualitative research in public and global health.
Learning outcomes
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Lectures, assignments, examination.
Participation in teaching
No scheduled teaching
Completion option 2
Independent study. Excercise and exam. Every other year when contact teaching is not offered. Only for PGH -students if they cannot attend to contact teaching.
Independent study
24.08.2026 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)