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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Readings in Global Health (2017) online course will attempt to resolve various questions regarding the global pattern of predicting diseases and steps taken to eradicate certain diseases. Health interventions in case of an epidemic, disaster, or armed conflict are also a part of the training. Moreover, you will learn how health systems address their current challenges.

Readings in Global Health (2017) by edX will employ a series of interviews and reviews that will constitute the latest survey of various global health topics. It covers disease patterns and predictions, health systems and institutional responses, and infectious and non-communicable diseases from authoritative leaders in the field.

Participants in the Readings in Global Health (2017) will engage in discussion questions after listening to the reviews and interviews to better understand the course material. This is a ten-week course that requires a weekly study time of three to six hours. It is the result of a collaboration between edX and Harvard University and employs a self-paced method of learning.

The Highlights

Ten-week course
An introductory course in medicine
Short term course
Collaboration with Harvard University
Self-paced learning
Videos with English transcripts
Average study time of three to six hours per week
Certificate course
Online course
Interviews, a series of 18 reviews, assessments, and discussion questions
No prerequisites to join

Programme Offerings

Interviews
Series of 18 reviews
Assessments and discussion questions
No prerequisites to join
Videos with English transcripts
Online Course
Certificate Course
short term course
Self-paced learning
An introductory course in medicine

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 8250	yes	Harvard University, Cambridge

Candidates do not have to pay any course fee to join the Readings in Global Health (2017) program as it is a free course. They need to pay Rs.8,250 only if they want to qualify for a certificate.

Readings in Global Health (2017) programme fee structure

Course option	Fee in INR
Readings in Global Health (2017)	Free
Readings in Global Health (2017) (certificate experience)	Rs.8,250

What you will learn

Knowledge of healthcare sciences

Candidates are recommended to complete Readings in Global Health (2017) programme as they will gain ample knowledge about the following topics:

The state of knowledge in prominent areas of global health
An understanding of expert opinions on current challenges and controversies in global health
Use of evidence for decision-making or priority-setting in global health

Admission Details

To join the Readings in Global Health (2017) certification programme, follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Visit the edX website and login with your credentials. If you are a first-time user, register yourself with a valid email address.

Step 2: Visit https://www.edx.org/course/readings-in-global-health-2017 and click on “Enroll.”

Step 3: Confirm if you want to qualify for a course certificate. If yes, pay the certificate fee to join the course. Otherwise, you can directly start learning.

Application Details

There is no separate application form for the Readings in Global Health (2017) online course. Candidates can join by creating a profile using their email ID on the edX website or linking their Google, Apple, Facebook, or Microsoft account.

The Syllabus

Welcome to Readings in Global Health

Global Disease Patterns and Predictions Introduction
Measuring the Global Burden of Disease (6 Questions)
Globalization, Climate Change, and Human Health (7 Questions)

Infectious Diseases Introduction
The Perpetual Challenge of Infectious Diseases (7 Questions)
Response to the AIDS Pandemic - A Global Health Model (8 Questions)

Pandemic Preparedness and Response (9 Questions)
Designing Tomorrow’s Vaccines (9 Questions)

Disease Eradication (9 Questions)
Ebola Virus Disease: Past and Present (7 Questions)

Noncommunicable Diseases Introduction
Behavioral and Dietary Risk Factors for Noncommunicable Diseases (8 Questions)
Global Effects of Smoking, of Quitting, and of Taxing Tobacco (8 Questions)

Noncommunicable Diseases (8 Questions)
Mental Health and the Global Agenda (6 Questions)

Health System Responses Introduction
Injuries (6 Questions)
Natural Disasters, Armed Conflict, and Public Health (5 Questions)

Global Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (8 Questions)
Health Care Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (6 Questions)

Global Institutional Responses Introduction
Governance Challenges in Global Health (6 Questions)
Global Health Law (8 Questions)

Global Supply of Health Professionals (9 Questions)
Convergence to Common Purpose in Global Health
End of Course Survey

Instructors

Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are the educators for this course from Harvard University?

Yes. The educator for this course is David J. Hunter, a professor from Harvard University.

2: What are the learning tools used in this course?

This course uses a series of interviews, 18 different reviews, discussion questions, and assessments for learning. The course is self-paced for the convenience of the participants.

3: Are all the classes online?

Yes. Readings in Global Health (2017) offers only online classes.

4: Is there a selection criterion I need to qualify to join this training course?

No, there are no prerequisites for joining this training programme. Any individual can join the Readings in Global Health (2017) online course.