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Overview
The promotion of global health is central to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. People-centred health services are needed to respond to health challenges and priorities, but they are lacking in the places and populations that need them the most. On Global Health Governance - Addressing Globalization and Health Inequities at St George's, University of London by FutureLearn, you will gain a deeper understanding of the global health challenges in the 21st century.
Key facts:
You will discover the impact of globalization on the level of health worldwide. You will also look at the role global, national and local governance has to address the current health inequities in the world.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explain the ecological definition of health and all of its determinants
- Evaluate the human right to health as reflected in international instruments
- Explain the differences in health and healthcare around the world
- Assess the effects of globalization, both positive and negative
- Summarise the role of national health policies, strategies and plans
- Assess the role of international organizations in global health
- Assess current mechanisms for global health governance
Programme Structure
Topics include:
What is global health?
Key concepts in global health governance
The current state of health and well-being in the world today
The social determinants of health
Theories of globalization
Case studies of globalization
Understanding health inequities
Responses to contemporary global health case studies
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 72 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course has been designed for all those interested in global health policies and interventions, whether from a healthcare background or otherwise.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
Funding
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