Short Course An Introduction to Global Health

This short course identifies why health has improved in many countries of the world but not in others and provides a framework to help us make a difference. The course identifies the world agenda that will achieve a sustainable planet and good health for all, but notes that this is not inevitable and relies on humans choosing this direction of travel.

Health Professionals. It will be particularly useful for healthcare professionals as it meets the recommendations of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) (see (1) and (2) below) for what healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, dieticians, nutritionists, physiotherapists etc.) should know about global health. The recommendations set out capability areas to do with: Diversity, Human Rights and EthicsEnvironmental, Social and Economic Determinants of HealthGlobal EpidemiologyGlobal Health GovernanceHealth Systems and Health Professionals (1)A Summary of the AOMRC Recommendations(2)The Planetary Health Education Framework Those interested in Planetary Health: As the course also covers the domains of the Planetary Health Education Framework, it will also be of interest to the growin

UK students: £150

UK/Home: £150

October 2025, February 2026, June 2026

• Distanced Learning, United Kingdom