Global Health

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMB726130
Module Leader David Barber
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject Nursing
Trimester A (September start), B (January start), C (May start)

Summary of content

The module introduces and develops student's knowledge and understanding of the concept of global health. Political, ethical, economic, societal, technological, environmental, legal, and cultural influences on health will be critically explored to extend the student's understanding of global health. The module will also allow students to engage in global health agendas to address health inequalities in individuals, families, communities and populations. Common Good values and attributes of active and global citizenship, entrepreneurial mind-set, responsible leadership, confidence, integrity, creativity, responsibility and confidence are core to the module.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 16.5
Tutorials 16.5
Practicals 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning 97
Assessment 20
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 100 50 4000 word essay. Exceptions Case 193.