Diploma’s Programme
Diploma of Global Health Fundamentals
2014-2015
More information www.diplomaglobalhealth.org
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What is Global Health? The ISGlobal-University of Barcelona Diploma of Global Health Fundamentals is a postgraduate course designed for those seeking to acquire basic knowledge in the field of health from a global and transdisciplinary approach. The programme will bring you closer to the current challenges of global health and the organizations that fight for equitable access to health around the world.
Diploma of Global Health Fundamentals Programme
Opportunities
Global Health Fundamentals is a postgraduate diploma that forms part of the ISGlobal-UB Master of Global Health programme. It consists of 30 ECTS (European credits) or 4,5 months, which run from September to January. It takes a participative approach based on case studies, problem solving and debate.
The Diploma of Global Health Fundamentals programme accepts candidates with diverse educational backgrounds (health and life sciences, social sciences, law and economics, etc.) who seek to develop or enhance careers in the field of global health with international organisations, NGOs, ministries of health, cooperation and development agencies, publicprivate partnerships and other actors in the international community interested in improving the health of populations around the world.
Global Health Fundamentals (30 ECTS)
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Determinants of Global Health Health Economics Research Methods for Global Health: Biostatistics Basic Epidemiology Qualitative Methods International Governance and Politics of Global Health Global Health Challenges Health Systems and Policy
Organisation
Practical Information Language: Bilingual programme in English/Spanish. Interested candidates must certify an advanced level of both English and Spanish. Tuition: 4.500€ Calendar: From September to January. Full-time. Place: Faculty of Medicine. University of Barcelona.
Pre-enrolment Pre-enrolment is open.
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health-University of Barcelona Diploma of Global Health Fundamentals is developed and taught in collaboration with academic institutions, research centres and NGOs in the health sector. Our faculty come from diverse disciplines and have extensive experience working in global health with internationally recognised universities, research centres and public-private partnerships. Professors bring their real world experience, as professionals and leaders in the field, to our classrooms.
Objectives As a student of the Diploma of Global Health Fundamentals, you will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to:
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Know the factors that influence the health of the global population. Understand the complex relationship between health and other disciplines, such as economics, politics, anthropology, epidemiology, and environmental sciences.
Candidates should send the following information via email to: formacion@isglobal.org with the subject line “Enrolment Diploma of Global Health Fundamentals [full name of the applicant]”:
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A complete curriculum vitae A letter of motivation Two letters of recommendation, either academic or professional
For more information: www.diplomaglobalhealth.org or formacion@isglobal.org Accredited as core course for the tropEd Master in International Health. www.troped.org