Introduction to the Online Course

The University is offering an online course on Global and Public Health Essentials, which is a comprehensive introduction to the field of global health. The course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of global health, including its theoretical foundations, the effects of globalization on health, and the different determinants of health.

Course Details

• Date: 15th April 2025 - 28th January 2026
• Host University: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit酹 M𤦂chen (LMU)
• Type of Event/Mode: Online course
• Target Groups: Bachelor and master students, PhD students
• Duration: Up to 1 semester
• Recognition: Transcript of records - 3 ECTS
• Language: English
• Recruitment of Participants: Qualitative assessment
• Number of Open Spots: 50
• Evaluation Criteria: 10% - Academic/Professional Merit, 90% - Motivation
• Application Deadline: 11th March 2025

Course Content

The course is comprised of two parts, each worth 3 ECTS, running across two semesters. It is recommended to take both parts, but participants can also opt to partake in only one of the two parts.

Part 1: Introduction to Global Health

• Duration: 15th April - 15th July 2025
• Synchronous Sessions:
  • Tuesday 15th April (16:00 - 17:00 CEST)
  • Monday 19th May (16:00 - 18:00 CEST)
  • Monday 14th July and Tuesday 15th July (16:00 - 18:00 CEST)
• Topics:
  • Theoretical foundations of global health
  • Effects of globalization on health and the burden of disease
  • Different determinants of health
  • Ethical issues involved in health
  • Strategies to improve global health and working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Assessment: Group project and presentation

Part 2: Global Public Health Essentials - From the Local to the Global

• Duration: 15th October 2025 - 28th January 2026
• Methods:
  • Measures of diseases in populations
  • Study design and potential source of error in global and public health research
• Topics:
  • Health care systems
  • Inequalities in health
  • Refugees and migrants
  • Climate change and health
• Assessment: The course combines knowledge transfer with practical exercises. Additional reading is recommended for each session.

Target Group and Prerequisites

• Master/PhD and students in their 7th semester or higher in undergraduate programs longer than 6 semesters.
• Preferably enrolled in health sciences, public health, epidemiology, medicine, or other professions related to global public health.
• Knowledge of statistical software programming (SPSS, R, SAS, STATA) is an advantage but not a prerequisite for Part 2 of the course.

Content and Methodology

• The course consists of synchronous and self-paced asynchronous interactive eLearning units with interactive elements on Moodle.
• Lecture materials are made available for students to download.
• Moodle is used as a free course management system and learning platform.
• The course is designed for approximately 90 working hours (3 ECTS), including 30 hours of work with online materials and synchronous online sessions and approximately 60 hours of self-study and game-based learning.
• Credits must be approved by the student's home institution.

University of Tromso: A Summary

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Overview:

UiT Norges arktiske universitet (University of Tromso) is a public university located in Tromso, Norway. It is known for its focus on Arctic research and education.