Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
Learn about the key challenges facing global health and the interdisciplinary solutions that are being developed to address them with Coursera.
Online
2 Weeks
2,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview Certification Course is a Coursera course that provides an introduction to the field of global health. The course covers a wide range of topics, including the definition of global health, the major health challenges facing the world today, the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to health, the role of different sectors in addressing global health challenges, and the latest research and innovations in global health.
By the end of Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview Certification by Coursera, students will be able to understand the definition of global health, identify the major health challenges facing the world today, analyse the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to health, evaluate the role of different sectors in addressing global health challenges, and stay up-to-date on the latest research and innovations in global health. The course includes 8 modules with approximately 18 hours of content which includes various videos, readings, and quizzes.
The Highlights
- 100% Online Course
- Flexible Schedule
- 10 hours of content
- Shareable Certificate
Programme Offerings
- Real-World Projects
- Student Community
- Technical Support
- Project Reviews
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Fee Structure
Total Course Fees (with certificate) | Rs.2,699 |
Total Course Fees (without certificate) | Free |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To earn a certificate of completion for this course, students must complete all of the course modules and pass the final examination.
What you will learn
Upon completing Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview Classes, you will learn the following:
- Understand the definition of global health
- Identify the major health challenges facing the world today
- Analyse the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to health
- Evaluate the role of different sectors in addressing global health challenges
- Stay up-to-date on the latest research and innovations in global health
Who it is for
- The course can provide a doctor with a better understanding of the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to health, which can be valuable for doctors who work with patients from different backgrounds.
- The course can provide someone pursuing a career as a nurse with the knowledge and skills they need to work as a nurse, such as anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
- Individuals looking to find work as a Social worker
- Individuals trying to specialise in disease identification and looking for work as an Epidemiologist
Admission Details
To enroll for the Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview Training, follow the next steps:
Step 1: Visit the course page on the following link:
https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-health-overview
Step 2: Click on the "Enrol Now" button
Step 3:Fill out the application form with your personal details.
Step 4:Make the payment for the course fees with your mode of choice.
Application Details
To apply for this course, visit the Coursera website and click on the ‘enrol for free’ button.
The Syllabus
Videos
- General Introduction by Antoine Flahault
- Prof. Antoine Geissbuhler
- Prof. Louis Loutan
- Dr. Samantha Battams
- Dr. Didier Wernli
- Dr. Slim Slama
- Dr. Rafael Ruiz De Castaneda
Readings
- Course Description
- General Introduction
Videos
- The Relationship Between Health and Development by Petra Lantz
- Ecology and Public Health by Roderick John Lawrence
- Social Determinants of Health by Claudine Burton-Jeangros
- Human Rights in a Global Health Perspective: A Major Challenge by Philippe Chastonay
Readings
- Course guide module 2
- Lesson 1
- Lesson 2
quiz
- Introduction to Global Health Concepts
Videos
- Risk Communication in the Context of Pandemics/Epidemics by Claudine Burton-Jeangros
- Burden of Infectious Diseases and Healthcare Infections in Developing Countries by Benedetta Allegranzi
- Prevention of Health Care Associated Infection: Pushing Back Barriers and National Frontiers by Didier Pittet
- Pneumonia and Diarrhoeal Diseases in Children: Global Health Challenges by Alain Gervaix
- Achievements and Challenges in the Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS by Michel Kazatchkine
- Tuberculosis: Burden; Progress in Prevention, Care and Control; Challenges Towards Elimination by Mario Raviglione
- Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs): Key Issues and Challenges in Global Health by François Chappuis
- Emerging Viruses in 2013: Influenza A H7N9 and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus by Laurent Kaiser
- Mathematical modelling for understanding and predicting communicable diseases by Antoine Flahault
Readings
- Course guide module 3
- Lesson 3
- Lesson 4
- Lesson 5
- Lesson 6
- Lesson 7
- Lesson 8
- Lesson 9
- Lesson 10
quiz
- Emerging Trends in Global Health: Infectious Diseases
Videos
- Ageing as a Global Health Challenge by Michel Oris
- Physical Activity by Bengt Kayser
- Cancer Epidemiology: How Epidemiology Informs Prevention & Treatment Service by Elisabetta Rapiti Aylward
- Chronic Diseases in Developing Countries: Diabetes as a Global Health Challenge by David Henri Beran
- Mental Health and Mental Health Promotion by Samantha Battams
- Mental Health and Conflict by Ariel Eytan
Readings
- Course guide module 4
- Lesson 11
- Lesson 12
quiz
- Emerging Trends in Global Health: Non-Communicable Diseases and Disability
Videos
- Global Health Governance by Ilona Kickbusch
- EU as an Interesting Case-Study for Global Health Governance by Nicolas Levrat
- The Role of European Union in Global Health by Samantha Battams
- Designing Health Financing Systems for Universal Health Coverage by Inke Mathauer
Readings
- Course guide module 5
- Lesson 13
- Lesson 14
quiz
- Governance for Global Health, Health Systems and Financing
Videos
- Global Health Diplomacy by Ilona Kickbusch
- Health issues in humanitarian emergencies by Michelle Gayer
- Examining Medical Humanitarian Action Through an Ethical Lense by Doris Schopper
Readings
- Course guide module 6
- Lesson 15
- Lesson 16
quiz
- Foreign Policy, Trade and Health
Videos
- Global Health Research, Development and Innovation Policies by Samantha Battams
- Trade, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and Public Health by Jayashree Watal
- Public Health Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights by Peter Beyer
- Voluntary Licensing for Innovation and Access by Esteban Burrone
- Life Sciences Technologies by Denis Hochstrasser
- Drug Development by Leonardo Scapozza
- Information and Communication Technologies for Global Health by Antoine Geissbuhler
- Strengthening primary healthcare: no innovation without training, no training without innovative pedagogical approaches by Beat Stoll
Readings
- Course guide module 7
- Lesson 17
- Lesson 18
- Lesson 19
- Lesson 20
- Lesson 21
quiz
- Research, Development, Innovation and Technology for Global Health
Videos
- Sustainable Urban Development by Roderick John Lawrence
- The Capability Approach to Human Development by Jaya Krishnakumar
- Health and Climate Change by Martin Beniston
- Climate change and Infectious diseases by Antoine Flahault
- Water and Health - The Water Resources Management Contribution by Mark Smith
- Global Health challenges at the human-animal-ecosystem interface by Rafael Ruiz de Castañeda
Readings
- Course guide module 8
- Lesson 22
- Lesson 23
- Lesson 24
quiz
- The Environment, Sustainable Development and Health
Evaluation process
There is a final exam at the end of the course based on which, the certification will be provided.
Instructors
University of Geneva, Geneva Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, students with an interest in global health, public health, medicine, or other related fields will find the course particularly relevant.
The course syllabus can be completed at your own pace. Most students take about 3 weeks to complete the course, but some students may take longer.
By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the definition of global health and identify the major health challenges facing the world today.
Yes, the certificate is globally recognised.
The course is delivered through a combination of video lectures, readings, and interactive exercises. Students can watch the lectures on their own time and participate in the discussions and exercises at their own pace.