Globalisation and Health (PHM209)
Aims
This module aims to give students a conceptual and practical understanding of the multiple and complex links between various forms of global change (i.e. environmental, economic, political, technological and social) and human health worldwide.
Credits
15 credits are offered on successful completion of this module.
Prerequisites and Selection
Those wishing to study this module should have regular access to the internet to benefit from library facilities, participate in web-based conference discussions and submit assignments.
The module is recommended for students with an interest in global health from the perspective of understanding broad and interrelated determinants of health within and across countries. It is useful but not essential for students to have studied PHM109 Health Policy, Process & Power, or to have a basic understanding of the political economy of health. Please see the Module Outline for more details.
Students must meet the required standard of English required to study this course. Details can be found here.
2012-13 Fee
The tuition fee for this module is £1,655.
Module Outline
A full outline of the module can be downloaded here as a pdf document.
