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Global Health Policy

HPOL5007

This unit explores the impact of globalization on health policy, and the way in which global health problems, such as HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases, shape policy. It also investigates the potential to improve health outcomes globally through policy.Learning objectives:- Be able to identify and articulate political and policy processes at the global level - Familiarity with institutions and actors involved in global health policy- Be equipped with strategies for influencing policy making at the global level- Develop strong group communication and collaborative skills. Content;The unit will explore global health threats that transcend national boundaries; especially those whose causes or results transcend the capacity of individual states to influence, such as avian flu. We will analyse the influence and power of institutions and actors in the development and implementation of global health policy, including the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, the World Bank, the WTO, the Gates Foundation and NGOs. We will also investigate the governance of global health policy responses. Teaching will make extensive use of current case studies from recognised experts in the field.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 2

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: HPOL5007

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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