University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Wed and 9.00 am - 11.00 am Fri (TBC)

This module will serve as an introduction to key issues within global health, which complements other semester 1 modules and provides the basis for topics covered in semester 2 modules. The module is split into three broad themes: 1. Defining global health 2. Approaches to global health and 3. Evidence in global health. Assessment will comprise participation in feedback to peers, engagement in personal reflection, a self-selected mid-semester written assignment, and a self-selected end-of-semester presentation and written assignment

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar (x 10 weeks), 2-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel