Terveystieteet, kandidaatti (3 v)
University of Jyväskylä · Jyväskylä, Finland
About the programme
In the Health Sciences programme, you will learn how the health and functional capacity of different people and communities can be promoted and what kind of sport and health sciences research is needed for this. Physical activity affects health, but how, and what kind of physical activity? People age in different ways, but why? What kind of health programme has the greatest impact on health behaviour and health literacy?
Description: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0), translated by machine.
Key facts
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Institution
- University of Jyväskylä (University)
- Location
- Jyväskylä
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 3 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
About Medicine
Diagnosing and treating disease: the long road to becoming a doctor.
Where it leads
Physician · Surgeon · General practitioner · Psychiatrist · Medical researcher
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Source: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0). As of October 10, 2026. The assignment to fields is ours. Check the details with the institution before you apply.
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