Global Health Professional Development Course
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-17 | - |
Program Overview
This 12-week Global Health course explores health challenges faced by populations burdened by poverty. Through interactive lectures, group work, and practical exercises, students gain a deeper understanding of health distribution and determinants. Assessment includes a group presentation and a written essay. The course provides valuable knowledge and skills for careers in global health, including NGOs, international agencies, and research institutions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
It provides a platform for education and research about health challenges facing the world's populations, particularly in populations burdened by poverty. The overarching aim of the principles of global health is to contribute to a reduction of the global burden of disease. The focus of this course is on the distribution and determinants of health, diseases and injuries in populations with different social, economic and cultural characteristics, and on maternal and child health.
Outline:
The key takeaway from this course is a deeper understanding of health challenges – in particular those faced by populations burdened by poverty.
Assessment:
Teaching:
Teaching sessions are supplemented by self-directed study, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of the subject and pursue specific interests. Teaching and learning are facilitated by Moodle, the University’s online Virtual Learning Environment.
Careers:
This includes positions in:
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- International agencies
- Government departments
- Research institutions
- Academia
Other:
- This course is worth 15 credits towards eligible postgraduate programs.
- The program is offered by the School of Health & Psychological Sciences.
- Non-EEA students can only apply as part of a postgraduate program, not as a standalone course.
- The course is taught by Dr Dian Kusuma, an expert in global health with experience in public health, health systems, health financing, and health service delivery, especially in low and middle-income countries.
Entry Requirements
EU Home Students:
- A first degree in a medical/health or social sciences discipline is required (minimum 2:1 honours degree, 3.0 GPA or an equivalent international degree).
- Applicants with equivalent qualifications or substantial experience in health services will also be considered on an individual basis.
International Overseas Students:
- Non-EEA students can only apply as part of a programme, not as a stand-alone course.
Additional Notes:
- No specific details are provided regarding the acceptance of specific undergraduate degrees or qualifications.
- Information about minimum English language proficiency requirements for non-native English speakers is not available in the context.
Note:
No specific language proficiency requirements are mentioned in the provided text.
