PHPS40430 SDGs and Global Health

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module will introduce students to the 17 SDGs a knowledge of which is essential for anyone aspiring to work in the area of global health. The Goals recognise that ending poverty must go hand in hand with strategies to improve health and education, address inequalities and encourage economic growth, all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our environment for future generations. Students will apply knowledge from their other modules on the MPH program and see how many of the determinants of public health lie outside of the health service and require multidisciplinary working and health impact assessment of all government policies.
Climate change and environmental degradation are major threats to the health of humanity that will be addressed. The Sustainable Development Goals will be discussed as a key global framework for addressing the determinants of health and improving health outcomes. The module looks at the governance of global health and the role of governments. Donor aid, NGOs and other international organisations in addressing health needs at global level and within countries. It will further examines the roles of health systems and services, and the delivery of primary health care. It will address health needs of refugees and public health responses in humanitarian emergencies.

The module places a focus on health needs in resource poor settings and how less developed countries can respond to their health needs with scarce resources.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module students will have acquired an understanding of key global health concepts and priority global health issues, including those affecting the least developed countries. They will know the Sustainable Development Goals and understand what actions are needed by international organisations and countries themselves to address their health needs, including humanitarian crises. They will understand the concept of health systems and primary health care and the organisation of health care in low income countries. They will know key approaches and measures to improve health of women and children, to tackle environmental issues and other determinants of health, and to control major communicable and non-communicable diseases. They will have gained experience in assessing a country's health situation and preparing a strategy to address a major public health issue. They should be confident to speak on any of the SDGs both to inform policy makers and to impress prospective employers.

Indicative Module Content:

Overview of SDs

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

24
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

148
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and interactive discussion and class participation through group and individual presentations 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Each student will prepare a Ted Talk on an SDG related topic and marks will be given for both content and delivery Unspecified n/a Graded Yes

50
Assignment: Each student will submit a 4000 word essay on an SDG related topic of their own choosing addressing a particular problem and demonstrating original thought Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Post assessment feedback will be given and should individual students require specific feedback they will be accommodated. There will be opportunities for the students to give feedback to the lecturer during the module and content, or delivery, will be modified if their is consensus

Name Role
Assoc Professor Mary Codd Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor David Weakliam Lecturer / Co-Lecturer