Strategic themes:
Internationalisation,
Sustainable development
Learning outcomes
After the successful completion of the course, the students will • be familiar with the multidisciplinary field of public and international health. • understand the historic, economic and cultural context of public and international health, the key concepts used in these disciplines, and various approaches to assess and describe population health. • know the basics of the distribution of and trends in health and health promotion on global, regional and national levels.
Contents
• History, development and key concepts in public and international health • Contemporary issues in various disciplines in public health and international health (e.g. mental health, socioeconomic disparities, aging, work and health, life-style, demographic changes) • Introduction to health systems and their financing • Major initiatives to improve population health at national and international level • Health assessment and indicators used in public and international health
Teaching methods
Classroom work max 46 h
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Further information
• Lecture attendance (min 75%) • Active participation in the tutorial sessions, learning diary feedback sessions and journal clubs • Completion of a learning diary