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Overview

Analysis of current public and global health issues, using public health models to integrate evidence, ethics, legislation, policy, health systems and public health interventions to improve the health of populations.

About this paper

Paper title Public and Global Health: Current Issues
Subject Public Health
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,142.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
PUBH 211
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Undergraduate Administrator: undergrad.psm@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Rebbecca Lilley

Textbooks

No textbook is required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
  1. Critically assess and synthesise research on major public health issues using public health models.
  2. Communicate an understanding of the inter-related components of complex public and global health issues.
  3. Identify effective public health strategies to address the issues.
  4. Make recommendations for effective, integrated, multi-sectoral, collaborative action on public and global health issues.
Assessment details
  • Assessment 1: Written assessment 1 (25%)
  • Assessment 2: Written assessment 2 (25%)
  • Assessment 3: Final exam (50%)

Overview

Analysis of current public and global health issues, using public health models to integrate evidence, ethics, legislation, policy, health systems and public health interventions to improve the health of populations.

About this paper

Paper title Public and Global Health: Current Issues
Subject Public Health
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
PUBH 211
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Undergraduate Administrator: undergrad.psm@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Rebbecca Lilley

Textbooks

No textbook is required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete PUBH 303 will be able to:

  • Critically assess and synthesise research on major public health issues using public health models.
  • Communicate an understanding of the inter-related components of complex public and global health issues.
  • Identify effective public health strategies to address the issues.
  • Make recommendations for effective, integrated, multi-sectoral, collaborative action on public and global health issues.
Assessment details
  • Assessment 1: Written assessment 1 (25%)
  • Assessment 2: Written assessment 2 (25%)
  • Assessment 3: Final exam (50%)
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