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Overview
The Further Global Health course from the University of Birmingham is aimed at professionals in public health who may wish to work or research in resource-poor settings in low- and middle-income countries or with organisations that operate there.
This short course will offer a balance of group work and discussion with the provision of theoretical and applied information in the form of literature and lectures/seminars to enable a firm foundation for addressing a range of topics in relation to low and middle income countries.
Key facts
The sessions will take the form of lectures, workshops, and informal discussion, as well as independent learning through the study of reference literature and group work.
Students will learn from internal and external expert lecturers who have research and field experience, as well as the other international students in the course, whose wealth of experience will be explored during the course.
Programme Structure
By the end of this short course, you will be able to:- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues and influences upon health outcomes in low and middle-income countries.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues and influences upon lifestyle factors and health promotion in low and middle-income countries.
- Critically review the prevalence of major communicable and diseases and maternal child morbidity/mortality in low and middle-income countries and the factors involved in reducing these.
- Critically review major aspects of health systems delivery and policy making, and the role and relationship of major players, such as the Ministries of Health, private and traditional health workers, international advisory agencies (such as the UN agencies) and non-governmental organisations.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 7 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 452 other Short Courses in Health Sciences 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
- To have studied the Global Health course or an equivalent qualification or have experience elsewhere as a pre-req.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3374 GBP / full≈ 3374 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1211 GBP / full≈ 1211 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Non-credit fee: £1,011
Living costs
Birmingham
United Kingdom
765 - 1134 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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