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Overview
Key facts
The course enables students to develop a global perspective on public health and recognise the very different public health issues that may be paramount in developing countries in relation to: maternal and child health; nutrition; infection; and health systems. It looks at influences upon health outcomes and health services and particular public health problems as they relate to natural disasters, conflict; refugees, considering the economic and social dimensions of the problem, the influence of gender, religion and culture on health and the roles of various agencies and players in health.
University of Birmingham's Global Health programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Demonstrate a global perspective on public health.
- Critically analyse and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of public health issues that affect developing countries.
- Critically analyse major determinants of health and cultural, political and socioeconomic issues affecting public health in developing countries.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the public health consequences of war and/or natural disasters.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how public health problems in developing countries may be tackled.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 587 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Degree level entry requirement.
Tuition Fee
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International
1480 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1480 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
565 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 565 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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