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Core Module Information
Module title: Globalization and Public Health (GO)
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: HSC11403
Module leader: Martin Sharp
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Allied Health and Social Care Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

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.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically debate global public health challenges and their impact on populations/communities in context.

LO2: Critically analyse and evaluate how public health intelligence is gathered and used to inform global public health policy and practice.

LO3: Critically consider a specific communicable or non-communicable disease and an evidence based public health response at primary secondary and tertiary level.

LO4: Critically evaluate current research and practice regarding the prevention, treatment, and control of infections worldwide.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 3, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Martin Sharp
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning On-demand Webinar 20 Tutorials will be led by the lecturer and aim to discuss the units. You are expected to prepare for these sessions and contribute to the discussions during the tutorial.
Online Guided independent study 180 You are expected to have a personal plan that guides your independent study. You will use it to schedule your time to read more on the study units, navigate the Virtual Learning Environment and access library resources. You should allow adequate time to complete assessment tasks and prepare for Tutorials.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2500 words This summative assessment allows for selection from a range of essay titles related to content within the module. Its purpose is to analyse, evaluate, and interpret ideas, evidence, or arguments in a balanced and reasoned way.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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