Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht introduce: Fundamentals of Global Health, an online course.
This online, Utrecht University-accredited course Fundamentals of Global Health course aims to introduce the principles, history, origins and current trends in global health. In 3 weeks, you’ll study global health governance as well as epidemiological transition and the social determinants of health. The course covers questions and topics such as current issues in global health, how health-related development strategies can address these major international health concerns, and how we can measure health and the burden of disease.
You will be supported throughout your course by high-quality international teaching staff with vast research and educational experience in low- and middle-income countries. At the end of the course, you will be able to apply the knowledge you have acquired about global health issues to a local context, or to use it in your own epidemiology research.
By means of web lectures, interactive learning, international case studies, group discussions and individual assignments, you will learn about the following topics:
Starts 3 Nov – 3 weeks, ca. 14h p/w – € 385
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