September

one year full-time study focussed on theory and one year part-time of writing a master thesis.

Ms. Gitte Skov
Master of Public Health. Institute of Public Health
3, Blegdamsvej. DK-2200 Copenhagen N. Denmark
Phone: +45 3532 7990,
Fax: +45 3535 1181
E-mail: mph@pubhealth.ku.dk or G.Skov@pubhealth.ku.dk
Internet: http://pubhealth.ku.dk/mphs_en/Introduction/

Through interdisciplinary teaching and problem-oriented learning, to enable participants to work professionally for better health and development in low and middle income societies, at international, regional, national, district, and community levels.

Content:

• Health and Disease in Low and Middle Income Societies (Module I)
• Health Care Systems in Low and Middle Income Societies (Module II)
• Refugee Health and Health in Emergencies (Module III) or
• HIV/AIDS, Prevention, Control, Care and Advocacy (Module III)
• Research Design (Module IV)
• Thesis, Preparation and Examination (Module V)

August 2011

Completed university studies in health sciences, social sciences or other relevant academia, or

• A Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent institution majoring in a health related subject, and, as a minimum, an additional one-year university training,
  or
• Health professionals with mid-level training of minimum 3 years and documentation of pursued studies with at least one year at university level
• Adequate English language qualifications according to internationally recognised proficiency tests
• Professional experience of at least 2 years in health related work relevant for low and middle income societies
• Basic computer skills
• A draft thesis proposal (max. 4 pages) based on a field study or on a critical review of articles referring to a relevant problem within international health.

1. The MIH is developed according to recommendations of the network of European institutions for higher education in International Health (TropEd), which collaborate closely with institutions in Africa, Asia and Latin America. To enable the mobility of students and teachers according to their needs and qualifications, the MIH harmonises with the Master’s training initiative of TropEd.
2. The Erasmus Mundus programme is a EU supported cooperation and mobility higher education programme. It supports European top-quality Master’s Courses and enhances
the visibility and attractiveness of European higher education in developing countries. The University of Copenhagen is part of a consortium offering the European Master of Science in International Health which includes modules from the MIH in Copenhagen as well as modules from seven other Troped institutions.

Fee I: 87,000 DKK plus 15-20.000 DKK for possible field studies; 11,757 €
Fee II: 140,000 DKK

The Master of HIV is the first education ever that combines teaching in clinical and organisational management of HIV. The master's degree programme in HIV sets out to provide students with the state-of-the-art public health and clinical HIV knowlegde, skills and competences that will allow them to engange on the labour market with expertise that rests on a scientific foundation.

The objective is that the student upon graduation will be able to:
a) contribute on a scientific background and at an academic level to the improvement in treatment and care of PLHIV
b) participate in the planning, execution and evaluation of preventive and sustainable measures based on accepted policies and standards
c) analyse HIV-related issues including the individual, social, cultural and political context
d) participate in quantitative and qualitative HIV research.

The Masters focus is on HIV in an international perspective, however, because of the complex interplay between HIV, other diseases and their management teaching is generic and cross-disciplinary. The one-year flexible programme includes courses in: Epidemiology, HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care; Health systems & HIV; Virology & immunology; Sexual & Reproductive Health; Policy & Organisational Management etc. Students choose between 2 lines of specialisation: The Biomedical line or The Policy and Organisational Management line. The Masters is a one-year full-time education, which alternatively can be taken module wise as part-time study. Diploma short courses are also available - an excellent alternative for those short of time.

September 2011

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. At least two years of relevant work experience. Proof of English proficiency . Basic IT/computer Skills

Full master\'s programme: 13.825 EUR/ 19.060 EUR. Diploma short courses from 4.000 EUR to 9.500 EUR

Content:
Ethics and philosopy of International Health, health sociology and anthropology; Biomedical theory and methods, incuding classification, diagnosis, therapy and prevention; Epidemiology and statistics; Health education; Service, economy, adm.; Public Health, PHC, reproductive, child, oral, mental-health; nutrition, major infectious and endemic diseases, transition in health.

• Health and disease of public health importance in low and middle income societies
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Introduction to health policy and management
The Core Module includes a five-week field programme in India.

Full time lectures and exercises, including a few days of individual or group study.
The course includes a five week field trip to Vellore, India (7 November - 12 December 2009).

30 August - 17 December 2010

Completed university studies in health sciences, social sciences or other relevant academia, or

• A Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent institution majoring in a health related subject, and, as a minimum, an additional one-year university training,
  or
• Health professionals with mid-level training of minimum 3 years and documentation of pursued studies with at least one year at university level
• Adequate English language qualifications according to internationally recognised proficiency tests
• Professional experience of at least 2 years in health related work relevant for low and middle income societies
• Basic computer skills
• A draft thesis proposal (max. 4 pages)

Applicants with other backgrounds may be considered on an individual basis.

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright): DKK 36,000 / EUR 4,862
Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 47,425 / EUR 6,399

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful: http://www.mih.ku.dk/admission/funding/

Objective:
- To enable students to analyse health care systems of low- and middle income societies in a historical, cultural, organizational, economical and political context with an interdisciplinary perspective.
- To analyse barriers and prospects for implementation of health care services in low income societies through case studies.
- To critically evaluate strategies for prevention and disease control with a specific focus on the functioning of health care systems in the wider socio-political context.
- To develop and present (orally and in writing) a substantiated analysis of selected aspects of health care systems based on case studies and/or critical reading of articles.

Content:
Content: Health systems analysis, Medical anthropology, Political Science, Management & Organisation, Health Economics. Apart from those 5 themes studens are presented to 2-3 case studies and a number og visits to relevant health institutions like WHO and SSI.

31 January - 25 March 2011

Completed university studies in health sciences, social sciences or other relevant academia, or

• A Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent institution majoring in a health related subject, and, as a minimum, an additional one-year university training,
  or
• Health professionals with mid-level training of minimum 3 years and documentation of pursued studies with at least one year at university level
• Adequate English language qualifications according to internationally recognised proficiency tests
• Professional experience of at least 2 years in health related work relevant for low and middle income societies
• Basic computer skills
• A draft thesis proposal (max. 4 pages)

Applicants with other backgrounds may be considered on an individual basis.

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright):
DKK 28,000 / EUR 3,785
Fee II (normal fee - all other students):
DKK 39,425 / EUR 5,323

This course aims at providing participants with an in-depth theoretical and practical insight into how national HIV and AIDS programmes can be developed, integrated and maintained in a local, national and global perspective.

On completion of the course, participants should be able to:
* Critically appraise existing international and national HIV policies and strategies utilising appropriate modes of research and analysis (f. inst. epidemiological, socio-economic, etc.);
* Critically analyse and discuss barriers to testing, counselling, prevention and treatment at international, national, and community level in a systems perspective;
* Apply relevant theories and concepts to formulate an HIV/AIDS programme targeting a specific population group as part of an existing national response in a given country;
* Design and develop appropriate management strategies for HIV/AIDS programmes, including planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, in national and local contexts.

Content: With improved access to ARV therapy in low- and middle income countries the response to the HIV pandemic has changed towards a more bio-medical approach. Whereas the international community has focused much on improving access to ARV therapy for people in need, often through vertical programmes, there is an increasing need to strengthen the capacity of professionals to translate protocols and guidelines into workable programmes for local health care systems and with a renewed focus on prevention.
The course content reflects local, national as well a global perspectives and is structured around the following themes:

* Programmatic responses to HIV
* Expanded access to ARV treatment programmes
* Involvement of civil society, such as NGOs, faith-based organisations and HIV-positive networks.

11 April - 6 May 2011

Completed university studies in health sciences, social sciences or other relevant academia, or

• A Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent institution majoring in a health related subject, and, as a minimum, an additional one-year university training,
  or
• Health professionals with mid-level training of minimum 3 years and documentation of pursued studies with at least one year at university level
• Adequate English language qualifications according to internationally recognised proficiency tests
• Professional experience of at least 2 years in health related work relevant for low and middle income societies
• Basic computer skills
• A draft thesis proposal (max. 4 pages)

Applicants with other backgrounds may be considered on an individual basis.

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright):
DKK 16,500 / EUR 2,237
Fee II (normal fee - all other students):
DKK 22,213 / EUR 3,006

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful: http://www.mih.ku.dk/admission/funding/

Content of the course: Students completing this course will have a profound understanding of the viro-immunologic, historical, social and cultural mechanisms underlying the HIV pandemic. This course covers the evolution of the HIV pandemic and current epidemiological trends in HIV transmission including national, regional and local differences and minority populations. Teaching on HIV transmission and HIV and AIDS prevention will focus on drivers of the HIV epidemic e.g. legal, social, cultural and individual factors, coinfection with sexually transmitted infections, illicit drug use, and risk taking behaviour and perception. Further, the course will cover immunology and virology with an emphasis on HIV-related issues, e.g. HIV antibodies and cytotoxic lymphocyte response, HIV replication and evolution, and HIV-subtypes.

Content comprises: Basic (HIV) immunology; Basic (HIV) virology; Viral transmission from animal to man; Drivers of the HIV epidemic; Patterns of disease; Co-morbidities and HIV/AIDS; Sexually transmitted infections; Minority populations and HIV; Gender inequality and HIV; Paediatric and adolescence HIV infection; HIV and AIDS Preventive measures; Surveillance and reporting of the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Learning objectives for the course Students completing this course will be able to: Describe the current status of the HIV pandemic and its drivers; Describe the (historic) HIV transmission patterns and points of intervention; Describe and explain the key components of the human immune system; Describe the HIV replication process and targets for pharmaceutical interventions; Describe the immune response to HIV-infection and its implications for HIV vaccine development; Compare national, regional and global differences in estimated HIV incidence and prevalence; Understand the importance of at-risk and minority populations in the spread of HIV; Explain the complex interplay between HIV, HIV-related and other (chronic) diseases; Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various HIV/AIDS reporting and surveillance systems; Discuss possibilities for HIV and AIDS interventions in a social and viro-immunological context.

26 September - 21 October 2011

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. At least two years of relevant work experience. Proof of English proficiency . Basic IT/computer Skills.

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright):
DKK 10,400 / EUR 1412
Fee II (normal fee - all other students):
DKK 13,500 / EUR 1828

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful: http://www.mih.ku.dk/admission/funding/

Please be aware that the university is not able to provide accomodation. Accomodation and living expenses varies from DKK 5,000-10,000 per month.

Recent disaster- and conflict-related crises have demonstrated the overwhelming need for skilled professionals who are able to respond adequately to complex emergencies.

The University of Copenhagen offers an intensive four-week course on Health in Emergencies and Refugee Health aimed at professionals working, or aiming to work, with national or international emergency management agencies, relief organizations, national governments or the UN system.

In order to develop a solid base for action, the course offers a combination of state-of-the-art theoretical knowledge, familiarisation with the newest guidelines and agreed approaches, as well as practical exercises through group work.

The course aims at providing participants with an in-depth understanding of the complex range of issues involved in planning, implementing and accounting for health interventions in contemporary emergencies. This includes an understanding of the rapidly evolving humanitarian reform process, and the roles which may be taken by local, national and international partners.

11 April - 6 May 2011

Completed university studies in health sciences, social sciences or other relevant academia, or

• A Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent institution majoring in a health related subject, and, as a minimum, an additional one-year university training,
  or
• Health professionals with mid-level training of minimum 3 years and documentation of pursued studies with at least one year at university level
• Adequate English language qualifications according to internationally recognised proficiency tests
• Professional experience of at least 2 years in health related work relevant for low and middle income societies
• Basic computer skills
• A draft thesis proposal (max. 4 pages)

Applicants with other backgrounds may be considered on an individual basis.

Thus, students are expected to actively participate in the learning process and prepare for the sessions by studying distributed and recommended reading materials.

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright): DKK 16,500 / EUR 2,237
Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 22,213 / EUR 3,006

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful: http://www.mih.ku.dk/admission/funding/

Objectives: At the end of this module the individual student would be able to:
* Identify and formulate a relevant research question within international health
* Formulate research objectives
* Choose appropriate study methods
* Search relevant scientific literature
* Discuss limitations and ethical issues
* Write a consistent and clear synopsis as a preparation for a Master Thesis
* Give short presentations of thesis plans highlighting objectives, methods and ethical issues

Content: The module consists of a number of short workshops where the different phases of proposal writing is covered: drafting and presentation of objectives, choice and drafting of research methods, data collections methods (quantitative and qualitative research methods, literature search and ethical aspects.

11 - 22 January 2010

It is recommended that the applicants live up to the admission criteria of either the Master of International Health or the Master of Disaster Management programme.

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright): 6,000 / EUR 824
Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 7,904 / EUR 1,080

By the end of the course the participants will have a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of water and sanitation in the different phases of emergencies, including disease prevention and preparedness. With this knowledge participants should be able to assess and prioritize the water and sanitation needs for a population in emergency situations with foresight, and take appropriate measures in disease outbreak control in relation to water and sanitation.

Content: The course will be divided into 5 main clusters:

1. Anthropological assessment approaches in emergency situations
2. Health and disease transmission in emergency settings
3. Technical and theoretical aspects of water and sanitation
4. Practical aspects of water and sanitation
5. Case study and exam where the participants will apply knowledge and skills acquired during the course.

• Completed studies in health sciences, social sciences, engineering or other relevant academic training, or: A bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent institution and as a minimum, an additional one-year training at university level, or
• Health professionals with mid-level training of a minimum of 3 years and documentation of pursued studies of at least one year at university level.
• Adequate English language qualifications according to internationally recognized proficiency tests i.e. TOEFL test 5.5 or IELTS 6.5.
• Professional experience of at least 2 years in health-related work relevant for developing countries
• Basic computer skills

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright): DKK 16,500 / EUR 2,237
Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 22,213 / EUR 3,006

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful: http://www.mih.ku.dk/admission/funding/

Monday 1 August 2011 - Friday 19 August 2011

DKK 4100 for applicants not enrolled at the University of Copenhagen

Birgitte Gantriis
Institute of Public Health
Department of International Health
Øster Farimagsgade 5,
Building 16, Entrance I
DK-1353 Copenhagen K
Email: isim-ssih@sund.ku.dk
Internet: http://www.inthealth.ku.dk/summer_schools/ssih/

August 2011

DKK 1900,00 ( 250.- €) for applicants not enrolled at the University of Copenhagen.
Free for students at the University of Copenhagen.

Eva M. Holst
Institute of Public Health
Department of International Health
Øster Farimagsgade 5,
Building 16, Entrance I
DK-1353 Copenhagen K
Email: globalhealth.ku@gmail.com
Internet: http://www.inthealth.ku.dk/summer_schools/ssghc/

The course is divided into three one-week thematic areas:

• The Epidemiology of Mental Health Disease
• Society and Mental Health Disorders
• Treating and Preventing Mental Health in LMIC

Monday 1 August - Friday 19 August 2011

The course is free to all students who are enrolled at a university in the IARU Network.
This includes all students at the University of Copenhagen.
All other students are charged DKK 12.000,- (100 DKK is approx. 13 EURO or 20 USD.)

Michael James Calopietro
Email: mjc@sund.ku.dk
Internet: http://globalhealth.ku.dk/courses/details/ssmhgp/

Core Module: The core module of the Master of Disaster Management is designed around the three main processes of Disaster Management and will introduce the student to all disciplines involved in Disaster Management.

I: Introduction and Disaster Management Theories
Introduction, team building and personal safety, Disaster management theories and principle.
II: Disaster Risk Reduction
Risk analysis and evaluation (including hazard analysis and vulnerability analysis), risk reduction (prevention and mitigation) and preparedness.
III: Disaster Response
Basic relief needs. Food, Water, Sanitation, Health, Hygiene and Shelter. Issues of coordination. Field assessment and evaluation.
IV: Disaster Recovery
Reconstruction and sustainable development.

Annually in September

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright): DKK 102,500
Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 140,000

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful: http://www.mih.ku.dk/admission/funding/

Jennifer Thorlaksen
Tel: +45 35 32 76 87
Email: mdma@sund.ku.dk
Internet: http://www.mdma.ku.dk/

Aim
• prepare the students so that they are able to assess risk as a foundation for risk reduction and preparedness planning, and
• provide a foundation for students interested in research to be used as a base for their research in the field of risk and vulnerability assessment.

Objectives:
at the end of the course students must:
• be able to critically analyse different types of hazards and their potential consequences.
• be able to critically analyse central underlying aspects that influences the vulnerabilities and capacities of individuals and societies.
• understand how risk perception influences the evaluation of risks.

1 February - 24 February 2010

Henrik Tehler
Email: Henrik.Tehler@brand.lth.se

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright): DKK 16,500 / EUR 2,237
Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 22,213 / EUR 3,006

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful: http://www.mih.ku.dk/admission/funding/

Jennifer Thorlaksen
Tel: +45 35 32 76 87
Email: mdm @ mdm.ku.dk
Internet: Click here

Aim
• prepare the students so that they are able to work to reduce risk and to develop an effective preparedness for disasters.
• provide a foundation for students interested in research to be used as a base for their research on risk reduction and preparedness issues.

Objectives:
at the end of the course students must:
• be able to critically analyse the prerequisites and challenges for effective risk reduction activities.
• be able to critically analyse the prerequisites and challenges for effective disaster preparedness.

Content (Literature):
• Abrahamsson, M: Analytical input to emergency preparedness planning at the municipal level. Paper presented at TIEMS 2007 Conference, Trogir, Croatia, 2007.
• Buckle, P: Re-defining community and vulnerability in the context of emergency management. Paper presented at Disaster Management: Crisis and Opportunity: Hazard Management and Disaster Preparedness in Australasia and the Pacific Region Conference, James Cook University, Centre for Disaster Studies, Nov 1-4, 1998, Cairns, Queensland.
• Coppola, Damon P. (2007) Introduction to International Disaster management, Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann (Elsevier).
• Choularton, Richard (2007) Contingency planning and humanitarian action - A review of practice, No.59, Humanitarian Practice Network (HPN), London: Overseas Development Institute. Download:http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/lib.nsf/db900SID/EGUA-728LYU/$FILE/odihpn-contingency-mar07.pdf?OpenElement
• Hart, P, Heyse, L and Boin, A: New Trends in Crisis Management Practice and Crisis Management Research: Setting the Agenda. Article in “Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management” 2001.
• Quarantelli, E L: Major criteria for judging disaster planning and managing and their applicability in developing societies. Disaster Research Center, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA 1998.

20 September - 15 October 2010

Marcus Abrahamsson
Email: marcus.abrahamsson@brand.lth.se

DKK 16.500; € 2.237

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful: http://www.mih.ku.dk/admission/funding/

Jennifer Thorlaksen
Tel: +45 35 32 76 87
Email: mdm @ mdm.ku.dk
Internet: http://globalhealth.ku.dk/courses/details/mdma_core_2/

The course objectives are to enrich and enhance participants' understanding of major principles and methods in research concerning medicine use and pharmacy practice.

The course covers a variety of research designs and qualitative and quantitative research methods. The course deals with topics such as:
- The research process - Survey methods, including questionnaires, - Interviewing, - Participant observation, - Focus group interviews, - Documentary methods, - Philosophy of science and medicines, - Research ethics, - Scientific dissemination of research, - Publication requirements, - The principles of evidence based medicine.

Throughout the course, relevant examples from the use of medicines and pharmacy practice will be introduced.

19 - 23 October 2009

Professor Ebba Holme Hansen and Associate Professor Janine M. Traulsen, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

Total course fee: DKK 14,000 (including lunch), of which operating costs: DKK 1,400.

Tel: +45 35 33 60 00
Fax: +45 35 33 60 01
Email: farma@farma.ku.dk
Internet: Click here

"We cannot afford to say, ‘we must tackle other diseases first - HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis - then we will deal with chronic diseases'. If we wait even 10 years we will find that the problem is even larger and more expensive to address."
Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The University of Copenhagen is offering an intensive course on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) to professionals working in or aiming at a career in the field. The course covers the main aspects of NCD prevention and control with special focus on global and national strategies. Upon completion of the course, participants will have strengthened their capacity to become better planners, managers, trainers and implementers of NCD programmes and integrated NCD care and prevention activities.

Content: The course will explore the evidence and the frameworks used to address the burden of non-communicable diseases through action on the conventional risk factors (lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and high blood pressure etc) but also more 'upstream factors' and the social determinants of health (e.g. urbanization, income, education, trade, health transitions).

This course aims also at providing participants with an in-depth theoretical and practical insight into how national NCD programmes can be developed, integrated and maintained in a local, national and global perspective.

9 May - 3 June 2011

Professor F Maximilian P de Courten

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright):
DKK 16,500 / EUR 2,237
Fee II (normal fee - all other students):
DKK 22,213 / EUR 3,006

Department of International Health,
Centre for Health and Society,
5 Øster Farimagsgade, Building 16,
PO Box 2099, DK-1014 Copenhagen K, Denmark
Tel: +45 35 32 76 34 or +45 (0)35 32 79 58
Fax: +45 35 32 77 36/49
Email: mih@pubhealth.ku.dk
Internet: Click here

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen offers a focused MSc programme in the pharmaceutical sciences. Students holding a bachelor’s degree with a solid background in chemistry and biology can tailor a two-year master’s programme weighted with drug-oriented courses. The programmes of The Faculty include pharmacy courses not found at other Danish universities. If you are thinking of a career in the pharmaceuticals industry, a Master of Science degree in the pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Copenhagen is an excellent springboard.
The two-year MSc in pharmaceutical sciences is based on compulsory and elective courses and a final thesis. All compulsory courses are taught in English. The programme is offered in three lines that are connected to the various phases of the drug development process:

• Drug Discovery
• Drug Development
• Medicines and Society

End of August

1. Completed a bachelor’s degree in the natural, health or technical sciences, or a corresponding qualification at bachelor’s level
2. Accumulated at least 120 ECTS credits in chemical and/or biological subjects
3. Accumulated at least 15 ECTS credits in biological subjects in the subject areas biochemistry and/or molecular biology and/or microbiology
4. Accumulated at least 15 ECTS credits in chemical subjects, of which at least 10 ECTS credits must be in the subject area of organic chemistry.

The tuition fee for fee paying students enrolled in a full degree programme at the Faculty of
Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is DKK 108.000 (approximately
EURO14.400) for the full academic year.

Tel: +45 35 33 60 00
Fax: +45 35 33 60 01
Email: farma@farma.ku.dk
Internet: Click here

Disaster situations are complex and the management and coordination of response activities are rarely unproblematic. To meet this challenge Lund University and the University of Copenhagen are offering a joint intensive course dealing with disaster response management.

The course will provide students with a theoretical understanding of the need for management and coordination in complex and unpredictable disaster situations as well as the theoretical models and practical tools for effective management. In addtion, students will be introduced to the international coordination environment, with its various actors and challenges.

On completion of the course, students will be able to critically analyse management and coordination in disaster situations. This includes both theoretical understanding and applying practical models for responding to disaster situations as well as critically analysing challenges for effective disaster management.
Literature

18 October - 12 November 2010

It is recommended that the applicants live up to the Master of Disaster Management admission criteria.

This course is offered by Lund University Centre for Risk Analysis and Management (LUCRAM) and Copenhagen School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen as part of the joint programme Master of Disaster Management.

Christian Uhr
Email: christian.uhr@srv.se

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright): DKK 16,500 / EUR 2,237
Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 22,213 / EUR 3,006

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful: http://www.mih.ku.dk/admission/funding/

Jennifer Thorlaksen
Tel: +45 35 32 76 87
Email: mdma@sund.ku.dk
Internet: http://globalhealth.ku.dk/courses/2009-2010/disaster_response_management/

Introduction to the course: A challenge in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights is how to integrate it with work on HIV/AIDS. As sexual transmission is the leading mode of HIV transmission, this begs the question of how these two fields interact, in particular where reproductive health services primarily address women. Earlier in the epidemic many more men were reported to be HIV positive than women. As this picture changes, in sub-Saharan Africa in particular, women also become a “risk group” and marriage is no longer the “safe haven” it was purported to be. This impacts on prevention messaging and interventions, be they from policy-makers, nongovernmental service providers or health care professionals. Another challenge is whether the current strong funding efforts into HIV/AIDS can be expected to also strengthen health systems to help reach MDG 5, i.e. maternal mortality reduction.

5 - 16 December 2011

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. At least two years of relevant work experience. Proof of English proficiency . Basic IT/computer Skills

Fee I (reduced fee - EU/EEA, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, DIS, Fulbright):
DKK 7800 / EUR 1063
Fee II (normal fee - all other students):
DKK 9350 / EUR 1271

We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful: http://www.mih.ku.dk/admission/funding/

Please be aware that the university is not able to provide accomodation. Accomodation and living expenses varies from DKK 5,000-10,000 per month.

Course aim: Students completing this module will have a scientific approach to the diagnosis, treatment and care of HIV and its related diseases. Students with a clinical background will be able to clinically manage most HIV-infected patients, and students with other backgrounds will have a substantial understanding of the problems and limitations associated with HIV, its related diseases and treatment hereof. Furthermore, students will have an understanding of the patients’ perspectives on access to, use of, and problems with person-to-person health care information, facilities and treatment.

Course content: This module covers the physical, psychological and social aspects of living with HIV and includes the basic concepts of diagnosis of HIV and HIV-related diseases. The module also covers the evolution of antiretroviral therapy, state-of-the art antiretroviral treatment and the prevention of HIV-related diseases including obstacles to successful treatment results. Furthermore, teaching will focus on treatment-related toxicity, resistance development, problems with adherence, use of health care facilities and stigma.

31 October 2011 - 2 December 2011

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. At least two years of relevant work experience. Proof of English proficiency . Basic IT/computer Skills

Lars Peters and Ulrik Bak Dragsted

Fee I (reduced fee - students from the European Community, and the European Economic Community): DKK 19,500/ 2633.- €. Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 24,050/ 3244.- €

Please be aware that the university is not able to provide accomodation. Accomodation and living expenses varies from DKK 5,000-10,000 per month.

Course aim: This module studies the key elements of a health system and reviews in-depth how health systems contribute to achieving universal access to HIV comprehensive prevention, treatment, care and support. These include service delivery and financing, the role of health care providers, the procurement of prevention and testing materials and pharmaceuticals, and the key stakeholders. Through an interdisciplinary perspective, students will analyse and critically evaluate health system strategies for prevention and disease in a historical, cultural, organisational, economic and political context.

Course content: Analysis of health care organisation, including the effectiveness of service delivery and administration models; Health economics including general concepts as well as health care financing (e.g. national and international funding flows and costing) and the application of economic analysis to health planning and decision-making; Health system performance (expenditure, health outcomes, equity, patient satisfaction); Human resources for health: Impact of the HIV epidemic on the development and the health sectors; Health system strengthening and the integration of programmes; Essential medicines and drug procurement; Equity in access to prevention, treatment and care of HIV and access to health care in general; Human rights and health; Stewardship and governance.

30 January 2012

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. At least two years of relevant work experience. Proof of English proficiency . Basic IT/computer Skills

Jeffrey Lazarus in collaboration with Britt Tersbøl from Master of International Health, University of Copenhagen.

Fee I (reduced fee - students from the European Community, and the European Economic Community): DKK 10,400/ 1412.- €. Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 13,500/ 1828.- €

Please be aware that the university is not able to provide accomodation. Accomodation and living expenses varies from DKK 5,000-10,000 per month.

Course aim: This module aims at giving the students a profound knowledge of the complex interaction between human immunological factors, general virological and specific HIV factors influencing disease progression, and failure or success of current treatment. Further, the module provides students with an understanding of the complex nature of innate and acquired HIV immunity.
Course content: Advanced HIV immunology Acute and chronic immune activation Immune modulation Advanced HIV virology HIV Subtypes Virological and immunological effects of co-infections Natural resistance Resistance development Resistance (web-based) interpretation systems Future drug targets.

5 March 2012

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. At least two years of relevant work experience. Proof of English proficiency . Basic IT/computer Skills

Ulrik Bak Dragsted

Fee I (reduced fee - students from the European Community, and the European Economic Community): DKK 13,000/ 1761.- €. Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 16,100/ 2177.- €

Please be aware that the university is not able to provide accomodation. Accomodation and living expenses varies from DKK 5,000-10,000 per month.

Course aim: In this course students will be introduced to working in the laboratory (laboratory designs, safety, regulations), have demonstration of basic diagnostic techniques of viral, bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections, and get hands on experience with common diagnostic techniques.
Course content: Laboratory rules and regulations; Sample collection techniques; Storage and shipping; Microscopy and culture; ELISA, Western Blot, RIBA; Resistance testing (viruses, bacteria).

7 May 2012

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. At least two years of relevant work experience. Proof of English proficiency . Basic IT/computer Skills

Louise Bruun Jørgensen and Ulrik Bak Dragsted

Fee I (reduced fee - students from the European Community, and the European Economic Community): DKK 7,800/ 1063.- €. Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 9350/ 1271.- €

Please be aware that the university is not able to provide accomodation. Accomodation and living expenses varies from DKK 5,000-10,000 per month.

Course aim: This course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the scope and manifestations of HIV-related diseases, their management and care. Special emphasis will be placed on co-infections, co-morbidities and psychiatric aspects of the infection. Resistant HIV is likely to become a major problem especially in resource-limited settings. The course will thus cover trends in transmission and treatment, and preventive strategies for the development and spread of resistant HIV.
Course content: Morbidity and mortality in the cART era HIV-related morbidities including lipodystrophy, renal, bone, and pancreatic diseases HIV and psychiatric diseases More on co-infections with emphasis on tropical infections Risk assessment of disease progression for HIV/AIDS; Risk assessment of disease progression for co-morbidities; Sexually transmitted infections; State-of the-art HIV treatment including transmission and treatment of (multi-)drug resistant HIV; Prevention of mother-to-child transmission; Reproductive strategies for PLHIV; Immune-based therapies; HIV vaccines; Alternatives to approved HIV drugs; Therapeutic Drug Monitoring; Life-long compliance; Treatment of vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups; HIV and Quality of Life.

2 April - 4 May 2012

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. At least two years of relevant work experience. Proof of English proficiency . Basic IT/computer Skills

Lars Peters and Ulrik Bak Dragsted

Fee I (reduced fee - students from the European Community, and the European Economic Community): DKK 19,500/ 2633.- €. Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 24,050/ 3244.- €

Please be aware that the university is not able to provide accomodation. Accomodation and living expenses varies from DKK 5,000-10,000 per month.

Course aim: Through the use of basic ideas, concepts and analytical approaches from political science, this module will review how HIV/AIDS policies and other health policies are developed and implemented. It will identify the organisations and actors involved in the formulation and/or the implementation of health policy including the issues related to the selection of health priorities and targeting of beneficiaries from a political perspective. It will further review the theoretical underpinnings of behaviour change communication and other health promotion activities related to information, education and communication. Finally, it will address health policy within a broader framework of development processes and aid assistance.
Course content: Political approaches and ideologies in health care and public health, Stakeholders in the health policy process Target groups and priority setting, Social inequity in health and access to health care Management, tools Health communication.

5 March - 6 April 2012

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. At least two years of relevant work experience. Proof of English proficiency . Basic IT/computer Skills

Jeffrey V Lazarus

Fee I (reduced fee - students from the European Community, and the European Economic Community): DKK 20,800/ 2808.- €. Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 25,350/ 3419.- €

Please be aware that the university is not able to provide accomodation. Accomodation and living expenses varies from DKK 5,000-10,000 per month.

Course aim: This module focuses on planning, implementing, and managing HIV prevention and treatment programmes in a variety of contexts. The module aims at strengthening the capacity of professionals to translate protocols and guidelines into workable programmes for local health care systems with a renewed focus on prevention and treatment.
Course content: Planning, implementing and managing an HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programme: \'Know your epidemic\' how to analyse the HIV epidemic in relation to at-risk population groups or vulnerable groups ‘Remember human rights issues’: how to ensure that concerns in relation to ethics, equity and equality are properly analysed From policies and guidelines to workable programmes Design a horizontal programme or a mainstreaming component (e.g. OIs, co-infections, SRHR, infection control, mental health including substance use and harm reduction, workplace policies, income generating activities, food and nutrition, water and sanitation, environmental health) Involvement of civil society GIPA or MIPA: from greater involvement of people living with HIV to meaningful involvement of people with HIV Testing and counselling: provider initiated, opt-in or opt-out: implications for programming Drug types, adherence and compliance: how to work with at-risk population groups and vulnerable groups Drug resistance and resistance to policies for prevention and treatment Commodities: ensure a consistent supply of drugs Qualifications of staff Monitoring and evaluation of outcomes and impact of a programme: how to develop meaningful indicators and solid evaluation designs.

9 April - 17 May 2012

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. At least two years of relevant work experience. Proof of English proficiency . Basic IT/computer Skills

Lise Rosendal Østergaard and Maiken Mansfeld

Fee I (reduced fee - students from the European Community, and the European Economic Community): DKK 16,500/ 2237.- €. Fee II (normal fee - all other students): DKK 22,213/ 3006.- €

Please be aware that the university is not able to provide accomodation. Accomodation and living expenses varies from DKK 5,000-10,000 per month.

This unique course is the first of its kind for life sciences professionals in Denmark. Modern light microscopes are available in numerous different configurations that incorporate very different capabilities for examining biological specimens, yet life scientists often have little knowledge of their potentials, and even less experience of their limitations for collecting and visualising scientific data. This course has been designed to combine an appreciation of the possibilities of the various methods with an understanding of their limitations, within a condensed time-frame. The course, taught by practicing microscopists of international standing, who each have twenty five years, or more, of experience of using the techniques (providing that the techniques themselves are that old) is organised in collaboration with the Royal Microscopical Society. It is largely presented in the new state-of-the-art Core Facility for Integrated Microscopy at the University of Copenhagen; a centre whose design and instrumentation sets standards of excellence in microscopy.

15th of August 2011

Participants should have at least a Bachelor degree in life science and/or some experience with fluorescence microscopy.

Klaus Qvortrup, Professor, MD, PhD, FRMS, Director CFIM.

Klaus Qvortrup, Professor, MD, PhD, FRMS, Director CFIM.

DKK 22,500/EUR 3,000 (excl. Danish VAT 25%). Fee includes teaching, course materials, use of laboratory equipment and all meals during course.

The commercial and scientific prominence of biopharmaceuticals is beyond dispute. This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the new advances in our ability to develop macromolecules into effective biopharmaceuticals. At first sight, development of biopharmaceuticals appears straightforward since the biology of endogenous compounds, such as proteins or peptides, and clinical proof of concept and safety profile often are given beforehand (e.g. insulin, growth hormone, coagulation factors). However, given by tremendous recent advances in genetic understanding, biotechnology and knowledge of protein function in the biology of diseases, an explosion of novel opportunities for development of biopharmaceuticals has occurred. Even though discovery of novel biopharmaceuticals may be void of typical small molecule pitfalls, the complexity of pharmaceutical development and safety assessment phases may still pose large challenges, in the overall development of novel biopharmaceuticals.

15th of August 2011

Participants should have a relevant bachelor degree or equivalent, have a minimum of 2 years of relevant job experience within drug development, and have proficiency in English.

Harrie Boonen, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, University of Copenhagen and Bente Steffansen, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics and Analytical Chemistry, University of Copenhagen.

2500.- Euro

What is the best and most effective response to major infectious diseases such as HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria? In this course, leading experts will critically evaluate the impact and consequences of how social, public health and health systems address this challenge best. We will discuss the central components of a comprehensive response to address these diseases. We know that these diseases affect hundreds of millions of people around the world killing millions every year. These diseases typically affect younger populations and lead to major social and economic consequences, in particular in low-income countries. Africa and Asia are the worst affected regions, but the burden is also significant in wealthy countries, not least due to the high costs of treatment for HIV and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis coupled with their financial commitment to help resource-poor countries. The course presents applied strategies for control of these major global infectious diseases. The approach will centre on the public health implications of how these diseases are managed - or mismanaged - around the world, including funding and other needs to provide testing, treatment and care. Medical aspects of prevention and treatment will throughout the course supplement public health considerations.

15th of August 2011

Participants are expected to at least hold a bachelor\'s degree or equivalent.

Jens D. Lundgren, Professor, Copenhagen HIV Programme, Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen.

2500.- Euro

What price will we pay to prolong a life by a month? Can we afford to give all patients access to new expensive drugs? Who sets the pharmaceutical policy agenda?
Pharmaceuticals are one of the most regulated products in society and pharmaceutical policy is a hot topic on the political agenda. Pharmaceutical policy decisions affect the supply and use of medicines and have great impact on public health as well as the health and welfare of groups and individuals. This course will focus on how pharmaceutical policies are made, how regulations are formulated and administered, and how policy making affects drug utilization.

15th of August 2011

Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent e.g. bachelor in pharmacy, health sciences, social, economic, political or administrative sciences, technical sciences or equivalent, a minimum of 2 years of relevant job experience within drug management or related areas and proficiency in English .

Janine M. Traulsen, Associate Professor, Fil.dr., Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, University of Copenhagen and Susanne Kaae, Assistant Professor, PhD, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, University of Copenhagen.

2500.- Euro

Underpinning molecular biology and the life sciences modern techniques in microbiology have lead to innumerable scientific breakthroughs and enabled the biotech industry to revolutionize modern agriculture, medicine, pharma commerce and production. Technological developments are constantly redefining working processes used in all aspects of life. A thorough understanding and knowledge of developing techniques is critical in ensuring that the correct enabling technology is available when needed for product development, diagnosis, medicine or any other method used in modern industry. Keeping up to date in the developments in state-of-the-art techniques for high throughput detection, identification and quantification of bacteria is essential for established professionals whether decision makers or higher technical staff from hospitals, biotec or the medico industries. This course provides a wide ranging perspective on relevant changes in the field and summarises methods employing recent changes in relevant state of the art technology.

15th of August 2011

Søren J. Sørensen, Professor, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen.

2900.- Euro

This course is the first in Denmark to combine teaching at a high international level in the pathophysiological, preclinical and clinical aspects of the metabolic syndrome combined with hands-on training in the methodology of quantifying the components of the syndrome, where participants will practise on each other and determine their metabolic profiles. The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiovascular risk manifestations of overnutrition and sedentary lifestyle, encompassing insulin resistance, glucose and lipid metabolism disturbances, hypertension, vascular, endothelial and coagulation dysfunction and microalbuminuria. The syndrome develops epidemically worldwide and is a major component in Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

15th of August 2011

Flemming Dela, Professor, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences. University of Copenhagen. Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen, Professor, Hagedorn Research Institute, University of Copenhagen. Jørn Wulff Helge, Associate professor, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

5400.- Euro