The module introduces students to the key principles of public health to equip them with the appropriate knowledge and skills to approach and tackle complex problems that impact on health on a national and a global scale. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and analyzing different functioning health systems in high- and low-income countries, and synthesizing knowledge to translate theory into practice.

This module will cover the following content areas: Introduction to public health; Health systems; Social and behavioral sciences; Health inequalities along social gradient; Health anthropology; Law & Human rights; Demography.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: - Explain the means by which social, cultural and economic determinants undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity. - Assess community health status, needs and factors influencing health in a community. - Compare the organization, structure and function of health systems across national and international settings.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: - Demonstrate an approach to professional development which values reflective and cross-disciplinary discussion - Demonstrate an approach to professional development that embraces both analytical and systematic approaches to problem solving. - Display a proactive and informed-orientation approach towards providing and integrating constructive criticism.

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This competency-based module will be delivered on-campus through a mix of case studies, on-campus lectures, classroom-based workshops and teamwork projects. Students will engage with fellow learners and tutors in classroom-based workshops and group assignments. All the lecturers involved are experienced researchers who will draw from their research expertise to develop and facilitate a transformative learning experience where students will learn from each other and will be guided to apply the concepts learnt in lectures to specific real-life case studies that are specifically selected and facilitated to ensure the 17 UN SDGs are addressed. The plurality of disciplinary backgrounds and nationalities/cultural backgrounds of lecturers and students, as well as the participatory learning approach employed during workshops and tutorials will enable the implementation of a flexible, inclusive, active, and applied teaching and learning approach. The learning experience will be technology-enhanced using Brightspace and various software packages and tools (Endnote, PowerPoint...). Major focus will be placed into the provision of specific feedback to students to foster a flexible and agile learning experience through ongoing reflection of strong points and areas where improvement is needed. Graduate Attributes Agile: Explorative and critical thinking approach through case-based learning emphasizing the ability to analyze and interpret information. Articulate: Individual and group activities to develop a range of communication skills. Multiple modes of assessment (oral presentations and written examination). Courageous: Students are encouraged to think critically and develop/share their own views supported by appropriate evidence and an articulated rationale. Curious: Reference materials provided to encourage independent learning. Responsible: Specific participatory activities facilitated by lectures to foster a safe, inclusive and culturally sensitive learning environment. Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant): Faculty will draw from own research expertise to develop real-life case studies/scenarios.