Global Health Intercalated BSc
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
The Global Health intercalated BSc course equips medical students with the knowledge and skills to critically engage with global health issues. Students will benefit from exploring social, political, economic and anthropological perspectives on the main challenges faced in providing healthcare across the globe.
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About this course
The course covers the global burden of disease, health systems and policy, conflict, global health in local practice, international development, and research methods.
You will explore current trends and cutting- edge research working alongside international experts at a leading research institution.
Designed for medics, veterinarian students and dentists who wish to pursue a career with an international focus, or work in development, policy or humanitarian relief.
Opportunities to carry out research projects offering you an in-depth understanding of the realities of health work in low-income countries.
Graduates have published their BSc project research, and some have gone on to present their research at conferences.
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Subjects
- Global
- Disease
- Global Burden
- Methodology
- Global health
- Health
- Development
- International Development
- Conflict
- Health Systems & Policy
Course programme
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits. This is a one-year course.
Required ModulesYou are required to take:- Global Burden of Disease (15 credits)
- Research Methodology in Global Health (15 credits)
- International Development & Health (15 credits)
- Global Health in Local Practice (15 credits)
- Conflict & Health (15 credits)
- Health Systems & Policy (15 credits)
- Project in Global Health (30 credits)
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant courses of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Optional ModulesThere are no optional modules for this course.
Assessment
The primary methods of assessment for this course are assessed essays, reports poster and oral presentations, s and a dissertation.
The course utilises a range of assessments in order to best support learning. You will be assessed through a combination of coursework essays, reports, poster design, group and individual presentations.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
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Global Health Intercalated BSc