During this course, you will learn about migration, health equity, sustainability, and about the methods and ethics of global health research. Through the use of case studies from around the world, you will be able to explore how global health issues can be investigated and how research findings can subsequently be translated into policy and practice.
If you are a postgraduate student or a medical doctor, this course will enable you to deepen your understanding of global health issues and to expand your global health knowledge. Recent graduates with an interest in global health, specifically in the fields of medicine, biomedical sciences, life sciences, social sciences or developmental studies will equally benefit from studying the topics and issues presented. The course is also aimed at health professionals working in or with low- or middle-income countries, biomedical and social science researchers, health personnel in government and non-government institutions, members of international agencies, and consultants.
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Understand the health challenges of today’s globalizing world
- Apply what you learn directly to your own research
- Gain insights into methods used in global health research
- Find out how population health is affected by global trends
In particular, you should be able to:
- Describe and define the scope and principles of global health
- Describe health-related development goals and targets
- Understand basic health indicators
- Describe demographic trends and population growth
- Describe social determinants and inequalities in health
- Understand the theory of epidemiological transition
- Describe approaches to health equity
- Describe the use of mixed methods for global health research
- Describe legal frameworks for global health/global health governance
- Understand ethical issues in global health research
Our Professors
Kerstin Klipstein - Grobusch MSc PhD
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Joyce Browne MD MSc
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Testimonials
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The Fundamentals of Global Health course changed my perception for my work and the way I deal with my daily business. It highlighted the responsibility that I have toward the world to develop innovative affordable medicines. In addition, I am so delighted to understand the critical situation and the need to provide basic nutrition to the third world and how the political status affects people health and wealth. I now have a better ‘umbrella view’ understanding of why we develop medicines and why we should secure patient access to medicines worldwide.
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