Global Health

The global health summer course provides an understanding of global health variations between and within countries. The course combines different teaching methods: lectures, group discussions, self study and computer sessions based on exercises using online digital resources (such as Gapminder.org and childmortality.org) to plan and present reports on the health of nations. An added value is that the course will include students from different parts of the world which creates an intercultural learning and teaching environment.

Course name
Global Health

Course code
1QA101

Application code on universityadmissions.se
KI-8S001

Responsible department
Department of Public Health Sciences

Language of instruction
English

Level of education
First cycle

Grading system
Fail (U) or pass (G).

General admission requirements
You must provide complete transcripts/academic records of 90 ECTS credits or equivalent in the relevant field of study.

Proficiency in the English language has to be documented by an internationally recognized test such as TOEFL: internet based test with a total score of at least 90 and minimum score 20 in written test, paper based test with a total score of at least 575, and minimum score 4.5 in written test, or IELTS (academic) with an overall mark of at least 6.5 and no band less than 5.5. More information about language requirements and waivers.

Selection
The selection is based on an overall assessment of the applicant's qualifications such as previous education, relevant work and/or research experience and statement of intent.

Course content
The course begins with a number of introductory sessions online and self-study, followed by a few weeks of onsite session at Karolinska Institute. Topics covered will be:
•    Global health variations
•    Health indicators
•    Health determinants
•    Maternal and Child Health
•    Sexual reproductive health and rights
•    Major infectious disease, malaria, TB, HIV
•    Non communicable disease
•    Mental health; Injuries
•    Health systems and financing
•    Internet digital tools
•    Scientific writing

Objectives
After the course, the students should be able to:
•    define the term global health
•    explain the global health situation and the variations in health status between and within countries
•    outline key issues in global health such as inequity, gender, ethics, human rights
•    utilise internet digital resources such as Gapminder, child mortality.org or other similar resources

Teaching methods
Lectures, computer session, group discussion, self study, online sessions.

Examination
The individual examination presenting orally an online digital report on overview of health of a nation.

A student who does not pass the examination on the first occasion is offered a maximum of five additional opportunities to sit the examination on Skype.

Transitional provisions
The examination can be done up to two years after the last course.

Literature
Global Health : An Introductory textbook Bergström, Staffan; Lindstrand, Ann; Rosling, Hans; Rubenson, Birgitta; Stenson, Bo
Studentlitteratur AB, 2006 - 326 ISBN:9144021984

Contact
For more information about Global Health please contact:

Department of Public Health Sciences
Programme Director: Asli Kulane
Phone: +46 (0)8 52 48 33 88
Email: asli.kulane@ki.se

Course Assistant: Galit Zeluf
Email: alit.zeluf.1@ki.se