HLTH 448Advanced Studies in Social Determinants of Health
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Health
- Subject
- Public Health Sciences
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course will provide an in-depth examination of social determinants of health, both in North America and around the world. Students will apply their knowledge and understanding of nonbiological contributors to health by observing, studying, and 'unpacking' actual health issues in the local community.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 4A or higher
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in H-Health Sciences, or H-Public Health
- Enrolled in Health Studies
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM 001 | 2863 | 20 / 20 | T 11:30–14:20 |
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Genuinely my favourite course in all of health science
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Spring 2023
HLTH 421 and HLTH 448 0 points, 0 comments
u/EmptyFortune7295: “Hello I was wondering for those of took HLTH 421 and HLTH 448 in person how did you find it.”
Fall 2020
hlth 448 1 point, 0 comments
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
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