Global Health An Interdisciplinary Overview
This course proposes an overview of current global health challenges drawing on the insights of several academic disciplines including medicine, public health, law, economics, social sciences and humanities. This interdisciplinary approach will guide the student into seven critical topics in global health.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
Introduction to Global Health concepts
Week 3
Emerging Trends in Global Health: Infectious Diseases
Week 4
Emerging Trends in Global Health: Non-Communicable Diseases and Disability
Week 5
Governance for Global Health, Health Systems and Financing
Week 6
Foreign Policy, Trade and Health
Week 7
Research, Development, Innovation and Technology for Global Health
Week 8
The Environment, Sustainable Development and Health
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
It was one of the most comprehensive prelude of global health by experts in very understandable manner
Fun and Interesting Course! Learned a bunch of stuff I hadn't really known and put together in my mind prior to this course. Thanks to all of y'all who put this course together. Dr Quincy
This course not only takes the time to explain the topics clearly and concisely they also take the time to explain the simple things like the roots of the words.
Very enlightening , and amazing to see the competences and dedication of every professional involved in this course. Chapeau, et merci!
