International Community Health

About

The course provides an introduction to the field of global health. It focuses on key global health issues, which are addressed using an interdisciplinary perspective. Topics that will be covered include health disparities, global burden of disease, universal health coverage, communicable and non-communicable diseases, child health, sexual and reproductive health, pandemics, one health, immigrant health and global research ethics. These topics will be presented through lectures and group discussions.

The course is particularly relevant for people who are working in health as health care professionals, policy makers, researchers, planners, program officers in government agencies and non-governmental organisations and persons planning for further learning on global health.

An important asset in the class are the students who come from a wide variety of backgrounds: different countries, professional training, academic training, work experience, and culture. Sharing experiences and learning from each other are integral parts of the course.

Course leader

Researchers at the University of Oslo

Target group

Formal prerequisite knowledge
Most applicants must have at least a completed Bachelor’s degree or a period of study comparable with a Norwegian Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution. Read more about the minimum academic requirements.
Applicants should have a related degree in medicine, nursing, or health sciences.

Recommended previous knowledge
Applicants should preferably be able to apply the knowledge gained in the course to their work environment. Documented professional experience may also qualify applicants even though their academic background does not match the course profile.

Course aim

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of global health issues, to describe and discuss the health challenges in their own countries and how these can be addressed, and to communicate and work effectively with students from other backgrounds.

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