Challenges in Global Health
Syllabus, Master's level, 3FV375
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 3FV375
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Public Health A1N
- Grading system
- Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Educational Board of Medicine, 21 June 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences
Entry requirements
180 credits
Learning outcomes
Students will have understanding of currents and challenges in global health from national and international perspectives. They will be able to identify factors that influence the health of people in the world such as gender, age, life style, cultural and socio-economic environments, and public health challenges. They will have knowledge about theories of health promotion and health education, and methods related to community health. They will also be able to plan and carry through research studies related to global health by use of multidisciplinary approaches.
After finishing the course, the students should
- have understanding of challenges in global health from national and international perspectives
- have knowledge about currents in global health
- be able to identify factors that influence the health of people in the world
- have knowledge about public health challenges
- have knowledge about theories and methods of health promotion and education related to community health.
- be able to plan and carry through research studies related to global health by use of multidisciplinary approaches.
Content
The course will be given in English and divided into two parts. The first part will provide knowledge about health issues in the world, challenges in global health, and research concerning factors such as gender, age, life style, cultural and socio-economic environments that influence global health and trends of diseases. Health promotion and education theories, methods related to community health, and research methodology in health will be dealt with. The second part will concern practice and assignments that can be carried out individually such as research studies at health care centres, in hospitals and in the community in Sweden or abroad. There will also be opportunities for the students to make study visits in countries where the Department has well-established contacts, for example in Europe, Asia and Africa. Costs for travel and accommodation shall be paid by the students.
Instruction
Teaching will be given in English in the form of lectures, seminars and supervision.
Assessment
The examination will be based on written assignments related to scientific articles and individual work, and on active participation in seminars.