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At the end of this modules students should:
1. Have a detailed understanding of the relationship between health and sustainable development.
2. Have a deep understanding of sociological, cultural, economic, geographical and political determinants of health and health care
3. Have explored global burden of disease, with a particular focus on factors underlying epidemiological trends in Non Communicable Disease (NCDs)
4. Be able to apply knowledge and understanding to consider solutions for health care challenges in their own health contexts and systems
Introduction to public health and global public health
Health and sustainable development
Multiple determinants of health and health inequity
Diet
Physical activity
Aging
Road traffic accidents/Injuries
Health systems -overview
Health systems- health workforce
Health systems- service delivery in complex contexts
Future trends in global health
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Conversation Class | 6 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 170 |
Online Learning | 24 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: 2000 word research essay on a specified topic or theme selected by student in consultation with lecturer |
Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | Yes | 70 |
Portfolio: The purpose of the portfolio is to promote active involvement and ownership of learning, to demonstrate engagement with module components and support planning and progress for end of trimester essay | Week 9 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Gráinne O'Donoghue | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Aifric O'Sullivan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Carla Perrotta | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |