Global Health module (BM40051)

This module will consider health and illness from a global perspective and consider the factors that influence it.

What you will learn

In this module, you will learn:

• about global disease and health epidemiology
• historical development of global health as a concept, movement and interdisciplinary medical speciality.
• factors that drive global health priorities, and the consequences of current unmet global health need
• health policy, health systems and their critical importance in determining health outcomes
• social dimensions of health and wellbeing
• impact of deprivation and inequalities on health
• how policy interventions may influence the impact of social determinants on disadvantaged population
• environment and health
• ethical issues associated with global health and healthcare.
• trends in globalisation, the role of global institutions and international law and human rights, and international development

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• understand and be able to explain some of the key challenges in global health
• describe, critically discuss, and analyse how each of these important drivers shape and influence global health trends and outcomes

Assignments / assessment

coursework (100%):

• individual presentation (20%)
• team debate (20%)
• dragons den style presentation (20%)
• individual continuous assessment (20%)
• literature review (20%)

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

There is a significant degree of guided independent study. Additionally, direct teaching and learning is delivered in the form of:

• lectures
• informal seminars/tutorial sessions
• visits to outside organisations
• small group work
• peer learning
• online teaching and learning