Global Health Policy (PUBH7645)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2016
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
L2, T2
Assessment methods
Group Position Paper and debate 20%, Journal Paper 60%, Quizzes 20%
Course enquiries
A/Prof Peter Hill
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | Herston | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course explores health in a world of global change, with new challenges, actors and governance for health. It identifies key stakeholders in global health and their roles, including WHO, World Bank, the World Trade Organization, philanthropic and private actors, and public private partnerships. It explores major global health policy and development initiatives - in particular, the Sustainable Development Goals - and the translation of these goals and policies into practice.