- Globalisation and Health (MDM101 20 credits)
This module provides students with a conceptual and practical understanding of the multiple, broad and often interrelated socio-political and economic determinants of health and ill-health within and across countries. In so doing the module empowers students to use a political economy of health perspective to critically examine current global health challenges and their potential solutions. This module develops students’ understanding of the diverse socio-political and economic factors and processes that determine the health and ill-health of individuals and populations within and across countries, empowering them to critically examine current global health challenges and their potential solutions. Dr Mei Trueba, Senior Lecturer in Global Health, leads this module.
- Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (MDM10 20 credits)
The module aims to provide students with an understanding of how conduct and appraise research. It aims to provide students with an understanding of research methods in health and social care and the ability to relate appropriate methods to research questions. Students will be equipped to search and review the literature, to develop and justify a research proposal, and to anticipate ethical issues in their research proposal. Attendance at the Obtaining Informed Consent Workshop is a mandatory. Dr Sara Donetto, Associate Professor in Medical Education, leads this module.
- Global Burden and Management of Disease (MDM102 20 credits)
This module introduces students to the spectrum of disease across the world, focusing on the most prevalent health problems. The module looks at the populations and social groups these diseases affect and the implications for individuals and societies before exploring disease management strategies and their successes and shortcomings. The module touches briefly on the biomedical aspects of the diseases, giving attention more to socio-political, economic and environmental causes and solutions. This module is lead by Dr Sarah Kehoe, Course Leader in Global Health.
- Health Protection: Global, National and Local (MDM33 20 credits)
The module will cover the basic principles of infection control and environmental hazards in the UK and globally. There will be an emphasis on prevention and control. The module will enable practitioners to understand and explore their role and contributions within infection control and/or control of environmental hazards in a variety of contexts.
- Conflict, Violence and Health (MDM175 20 credits)
This module builds students’ critical understanding of the complex relationship between conflict, violence and health. It examines conflict and violence at individual, community, national and global levels, critically analysing the factors and relationships that influence the development of different forms of violence in diverse contexts. The module helps students engage with and critically explore inter-disciplinary, inter-sectoral and institutional interventions for prevention and control. The module lead is Dr Anne Gatuguta.
- Economic Evaluation of Healthcare (MDM190 20 credits)
The economic evaluation aims to ensure efficient use of healthcare resources and increase transparency of resource allocation. Introducing basic concepts in health economics, the module advances on methodological principles and recent developments in the theory and practice of economic evaluation. It covers main areas of economic evaluation, methods for measuring and analysing costs and health outcomes, ways of handling uncertainty, basics of economic modelling and decision-making principles. Module lead is Dr Natalia Ivashikina.
- Epidemiology (MDM12 20 credits)
The module promotes the systematic understanding of epidemiological theory and practice as a basic science in public health. It provides fundamental concepts for designing, conducting, analyzing, and evaluating epidemiological studies and health services research. Module leads are Drs Sarah Kehoe and Tilly Paz.
- Essential Statistics for Health and Medical Research (MDM66 20 credits)
This module is specifically designed for health and social care professionals who wish to improve their understanding and use of statistical methods and techniques. It is a pragmatic module and participants will be able to apply their learning immediately to practical applications using SPSS. They will produce reports demonstrating their ability to manipulate, interpret and apply data in real life and research situations.
- Advanced Qualitative Research (MDM201 20 credits)
The aim of this module is to equip students with in-depth understanding of a range of key principles, approaches, methods and challenges in qualitative healthcare research in order to expand their field of study and to enable them to have a positive potential impact professionally. The module is aimed at students with an introductory understanding of qualitative research and will be organised around the exploration of different modes of qualitative enquiry. Dr Sara Donetto leads this module.
- Medical Anthropology for Global Public Health (MDM203 20 credits)
Medical Anthropology is a significant subfield within Anthropology, focusing on the critical role of health in people's lives and the influence of socioeconomic and cultural factors on global health. This medical anthropology for global health module provides essential insights into how cultural beliefs and practices affect health behaviours and outcomes, which is crucial for developing effective health interventions and policies in diverse contexts. The module lead is Prof Papreen Nahar.
- Applied Global and Public Health Practice: Placement Module (MDM212 20 credits)
This placement module offers practical experience within a non-profit organisation. Students explore how organisations and the wider sector operates, including structure, policies, and partnerships. Through hands-on engagement, academic concepts are applied to real-world challenges. Students identify their professional development needs, and set goals to enhance employability. The module supports competency development, preparing graduates for impactful careers in global and public health. This module is lead by Dr Sarah Kehoe, Course Leader in Global Health.
- Dissertation or Research Project (60 credits)
The dissertation or research project allows students to develop an area of expertise through in-depth focus on a topic of their particular interest, with support from a supervisor. Students are expected to learn and work independently, supported by their supervisors, to access and critique information from a variety of sources, and competently design and report a research project. They will be required to obtain ethics approvals when needed.