This module deals with specific public health issues affecting developing countries. Taking a global and broad view of health, it looks at the issues relating to provision of services, control and surveillance of disease, the impact of globalisation, the promotion of health in developing settings, and the problems that relate to natural and man-made disasters. Teaching includes presentations from individuals with field experience in developing country settings.
Credits
10 credits
Module Attendance Required
1 block week of teaching
Module Dates
2012/13
26 - 30 November 2012
Assessment
One written assignment
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
Jenny Douglas - Open University
Stand Alone Course
This module can be taken as a stand alone course if required. To apply, please contact Tricia Henley, Programme Administrator, 0121 414 3163, mph@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
All applications for the module must be received by the course administrator a minimum of one month before the start date of the module.
Fee if taken as a stand alone course
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Entry requirements if taken as a stand alone course
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