University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Mon and 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Thu (TBC)

This module will consider a range of health problems that represent the diversity of the issues that affect most of the world's population. It will examine the impact of these problems and consider what interventions may be implemented to reduce the associated morbidity and mortality. Knowledge from the module will be gained through a series of master-classes delivered by experts in their fields, complimented by student-led discussion sessions. Assessment will take the form of weekly assignments (written and oral) pertaining to that weeks' subject matter.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar (x 11 weeks), 2-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr W Dhaliwal
Module teaching staff: Various
Module coordinator email wd21@st-andrews.ac.uk