Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution
Learn about global trends and patterns of diseases while enrolled in Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution.
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1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
This course, which is the first part of the ‘Global Disease Masterclass Specialisation’ provided by Imperial College London, provides an overview of health condition patterns in different countries around the globe. Curated by Timothy Hallett and Helen Ward, the Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution certification by Coursera introduces learners to various health data sources and disease statistics.
The Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution certification course provides insights into the improvement of health over time, future projections, and variations in health inequality among countries, among the significant global health trends and patterns. It also explores the methods and data sources used to estimate the global burden of disease, different approaches to conceptualising and measuring health, and the factors related to major global diseases.
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The Highlights
- Approx. 10 Hours To Complete
- Certification by Imperial College London
- Financial Aid Available
- Beginner Level Course
Programme Offerings
- Hands-on project
- video lecture
- Certification
- Real Example
- PDF Resource
- Self-paced
- graded assignment
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Imperial College, LondonCoursera |
The Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution Fee Structure :
Course Duration | Amount |
| 1 Month(12 hours/ week) | Rs. 1,699 |
| 3 Months(4 hours/week) | Rs. 1,166 |
| 6 Months (2 hours/week) | Rs. 867 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details of Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution
Participants of the Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution training must acquire an 80% score or higher in all graded quizzes for certification.
What you will learn
Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution classes include video lectures and discussions on the topics:
- Overview of the prevalence and patterns of significant global diseases.
- Different ways of conceptualisation of health.
- Factors driving the broad distribution and trends of significant global diseases.
- Implications of different metrics used to measure disease and critically analyse the underlying data.
Who it is for
Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution certification benefits a wide range of professionals and students who are interested in global health. This includes researchers, professionals, and government health officers who work in public health, or related fields, namely:
Admission Details
Follow the steps below to join the Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution online course.
Step 1- Click on the link below:
https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-disease-distribution
Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.
Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.
Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.
Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome to Global Disease Masterclass
- Intro to Content
- Patterns in Global Health and Disease
- Important Trends in Global Disease
- Trends in Global Health and Disease
- Using IHME Data
- IHME Example: Global Epidemiology Trends
- Patterns and Inequalities within Countries
- Reflections on Contemporary Trends in Global Disease
Readings
- About Imperial College & the team
- How to be successful in this course
- Grading policy
- Important Trends in Global Disease
- E-tivity- IHME Data
- Additional Readings
Quizzes
- E-tivity- IHME Data Quiz
- End of Week Quiz
Discussion Prompts
- Nice to meet you!
- Trends in Global Health and Disease
Plugins
- Trends in Global Health and Disease
- Trends in Global Health and Disease
Videos
- Health Data Sources
- Estimating Cancer Statistics
- Estimating HIV Statistics
- Roundtable - Challenges with Making Estimates
Reading
- Generation of Estimates
Quiz
- Disease Data Sources and Estimates
Discussion Prompts
- Death Statistics by Country
- E-tivity- Generation of Estimates
Videos
- Metrics for Evaluating Health (pt1)
- Metrics for Evaluating Health (pt2)
- Changing Metrics, Changing Impact
- Changing Metrics, Changing Impact
- Creation of DALY Estimates
Readings
- Introduction to the Week
- DALY Estimates
Quizzes
- Diseases Affected by these Parameters
- E-tivity - Disability Weight Survey
- End of Week Quiz
Discussion Promp
- E-tivity: Diseases Affected by these Parameters
Videos
- Introduction to Determinants of Disease
- Examples of Disease and Their Determinants
- Deterministic Frameworks and Structural Interventions
- Structural Interventions for Health
- Structural interventions - a conversation with a policy maker
- Wrap Up
Readings
- E-tivity- Exploring Inequalities Between Countries
- Underlying Causes Relating to Examples
- Deterministic Frameworks
Quiz
- End of Lesson Quiz
Peer Review
- Constructing Disease Profiles
Discussion Prompts
- E-tivity- Exploring Inequalities Between Countries
- Exploring health inequalities between countries
Plugins
- Exploring health inequalities between countries
- Exploring health inequalities between countries
Evaluation process
While going through the Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution certification syllabus, the learner will go through a number of assessments. An 80% or higher score has to be acquired in order to qualify for certification.
Instructors
Imperial College, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This course has 4 modules and takes about 12 hours in total to complete.
Yes, you will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. The certificate is issued by Imperial College London and is accredited by Coursera.
Yes, there are financial aid options available for the course. You can apply for it through Coursera.
Yes, there will be assignments and assessments during the course. These assessments will be graded by the instructor.