Subject description
Global health examines health issues and determinants that are transnational, meaning they affect multiple countries. Global health experts recognise that regions and populations differ in how they are impacted by global health challenges. This subject will encourage students to consider global health priorities to improve health and achieve equity in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Tutorial enrolment
Students must be enrolled manually as directed by Academic Staff
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:3 Hours
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Outline patterns and trends in the global burden of disease and describe how the risk of disease varies across different contexts
2.
Distinguish between socio-cultural, and environmental and commercial determinants and illustrate how these impact on global health
3.
Appraise research and best practices to inform the development of evidence-based solutions for global health challenges
4.
Interpret and critique health system and policy responses at national, sub regional and global levels to a range of major health problems confronting global health
Assessment details
Quiz
Presentation
Annotated Bibliography
Critical Reflection
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.