Detailed Description

This module introduces you to key contemporary challenges in global public health, drawing on priorities identified by the World Health Organisation and other international bodies. It aims to foster a critical understanding of the social, political, economic and environmental determinants that shape health outcomes worldwide. You will develop in-depth knowledge of pressing global health issues, while also examining how these challenges manifest at regional, national and local levels, including within Scotland and the wider UK. Through this lens, the module highlights the interconnectedness of health across borders and equips you with the analytical skills to evaluate global health problems and responses in diverse contexts.