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Overview
The Global Health course from the University of Birmingham 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.
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.
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
On completion, you will be able to:
- 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
- 7 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 448 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
- Degree level entry requirement.
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-residents1630 GBP / full≈ 1630 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents605 GBP / full≈ 605 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Non-credit fee: £505.60
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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