Health Sciences

Human immunity plays an important role in biological defense and the control of various diseases, and this course covers the specific role and function of immune cells. In addition, this course covers the application principles of vaccine development, cancer treatment, and organ transplantation using immunomodulation. In addition, various experimental techniques that are essential in immunology are introduced to promote a broad understanding of applied immunology. 

Topics include Immunological strategies against various infections, Infectious diseases: pathological response and therapeutic options, Vaccine development and practical applications, Immunodeficiency diseases, Hypersensitive responses/allergy, Atopic diseases and practical application, Transplantation and adaptive immunity, Technical advancement in transplantation, Tumor immunology, Immunotherapy for cancer, Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases.  

This course brings teachers and students from different disciplines together to understand and combine the roles different disciplines to support a healthy society through public health. The overall objective of this program is to develop a comprehensive understanding of public health, and to acquire specific skills to apply this knowledge. This course includes practical examples, and this includes field visits within the Dutch setting. For example, the course investigates public health services like newborn, child and youth services, vaccinations, screening, and how these services provide support to vulnerable populations that are usually underrepresented in health dialogues. These examples are used to reflect on other global public health practices to understand a broad range of community health issues in the socio-political and cultural contexts in which they occur. Students participating in this course act as “experts” in their field and work in an interdisciplinary team to understand health systems in place. Students much be upper division standing in a related major.

This course serves as an introductory course for undergraduate nursing students entering the professional field. It guides students closer to the nursing profession through three modules: "Expert Perspectives," "Dialogues with Frontline Nursing," and "Student-Themed Discussions."

This is a general nutrition course that addresses the relation between nutrition and human health and is primarily aimed at food technology students. The course addresses study design process, nutrient metabolism, micronutrients, and targeted nutrition. Basic knowledge on Nutrition (FCH11306 Nutritional Aspects of Foods) required.

This course is part of the Laurea Magistrale degree program and is intended for advanced level students. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor. 

At the end of the course the student understands the health-related behavioral determinants and has an overview of some recent policies aimed at improving the population's lifestyles. He/she has adequate knowledge of: 1) the demand for health and health capital; 2) the behavioral determinants leading to unhealthy outcomes such as obesity and addiction; 3) the trade-offs between health and welfare objectives; 4) the policies aimed at changing health-related behavior and lifestyles. The course combines theoretical analysis and discussion of case-studies on the following topics:

• The demand for health and health capital;
• The behavioral determinants leading to unhealthy outcomes such as obesity and addiction;
• The trade-offs between health and welfare objectives;
• Policies aimed at changing health-related behavior and lifestyles.

The course's main topics are demography and epidemiology, with a special focus on population ageing and migration as important demographical developments in the European Union (EU). Learn to apply epidemiological methods to examine the impact of important demographical developments on public health in the EU. The course consists of three parts. In Part I, demography is introduced and students learn to describe and analyze the extent and causes of population ageing and migration in the EU. In Part II, several core epidemiological concepts and methods are dealt with, including research designs, association measures, bias, effect-modification, validity & reliability, and causal interpretation of research findings. Students familiarize themselves with these concepts by applying them to examine how population ageing and migration impact health in the EU. The role of socio‐economic differences is considered. Next to the exploration of ageing-related diseases (e.g. dementia), the course also introduces reproductive/child health. In Part III, to apply the knowledge from the first two parts to compare and critically appraise preventive measures (e.g. population screening) and public health policies for controlling negative health consequences of population ageing and migration in the EU.

This course examines the control of normal body function. The specialized organ systems to be studied include the nervous, cardiovascular, muscular, respiratory, kidney and digestive systems. 

This course addresses the physical and mental health needs of college students, covering core modules such as health management overview, physical activity promotion, balanced diet, psychological growth, and addiction prevention. It integrates practical content including infectious disease control, chronic disease management, and environmental/occupational health. Through lectures and interactive discussions, students will develop a scientific health perspective and master skills in health risk identification and self-management, laying a solid foundation for future life and career development.

How do musicians achieve and maintain their health? This course explores the science of music, health, and wellbeing through the study of health promotion, a range of health issues (including mental health), and practical strategies for incorporating healthy lifestyles into everyday life. It examines longstanding debates in both scholarly and practice-based fields of music and health. Topics include mindfulness, music psychology, Alexander Technique, yoga, tai chi, performance science, growth mindset programs, music therapy, mental health, workplace safety, and physiotherapy.