| Unit name | Global Burden of Disease and Healthcare Provision |
|---|---|
| Unit code | COBM31023 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Peter Vickerman |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit will introduce students to infectious and non-communicable diseases of international importance and look at the changing face of international disease caused by globalisation. The challenges in management of diseases with high morbidities and mortalities, particularly from a public health perspective, are considered in more detail i.e. TB, HIV, malaria, diarrheal disease, mental health, anti microbial resistance, blindness and reproductive health. Students will explore the important relationship of community development programmes (e.g. sanitation and water) for health. The challenge of healthcare provision in low income and differing cultural settings will be considered.
Aim:
This unit aims to develop the student’s interest in and knowledge and understanding of global patterns of diseases and health conditions of international importance and the complexities of their management from a public health and a medical viewpoint. The importance of the social and cultural context for public health planning is considered.
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
This unit will be taught in the form of 3 hour workshops using a variety of teaching methods including lectures, presentations, debates, and seminars. Up to date research will be reviewed and critically analysed. Students will be actively encouraged to access appropriate e-learning materials to supplement information acquired in teaching sessions.
Summative assessment: 2 hour examination 70%, Group presentation of country case example of progress towards Sustainable Development Goals , 30%
Formative assessment: Student presentations of literature reviews
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
