The purpose of this course, which is mandatory for master’s students, is to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills they need to carry out research in the field of international health, that is, on an international health problem, on health or health care in a low- or middle-income country, or on the health of a refugee population or other vulnerable group. Content includes research planning and funding, information seeking, philosophy of science, research ethics, research designs, and methods for collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. Participants also focus on the specific study designs, data collection methods, and analysis techniques most relevant to their selected area of specialisation.
"Introduction to International Health Research" is a compulsory course within the Programme in International Health.

Ann-Christin W Lindqvist
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Applicants must have 120 Swedish university points or the equvalent in medicine, nursing, nutrition, or another field relevant to international health, or 80 points and one year of professional experience.

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This is Uppsala University’s major course in the field of international health. It is a compulsory course for all students going through the Master’s Programme in International Health and also provides the necessary academic background for Swedish medical and nursing professionals planning to work abroad. There are usually around 100 Swedish and foreign applicants to this course every term. The course provides knowledge and skills relevant to health-care in low- and middle-income countries and in humanitarian assistance. The course has a strong public health orientation. Specific themes include basics of international health (burden of disease, poverty and health, primary health care, etc.); infectious diseases; nutrition; child health; reproductive health; and humanitarian assistance. Participants also develop basic skills in interpretation of bio statistical concepts, staff training and multidisciplinary teamwork.

International Education Administration at IMCH,
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Next: Spring 2009 (mid April - mid May)

International Education Administration at IMCH
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International Education Administration at IMCH,
Tel: +46 (0)18 611 59 97
Fax: +46 (0)18 50 80 13
Email: IMCH.education@kbh.uu.se or Lars-Ake.Persson@kbh.uu.se
Internet: http://www.selma.uu.se/publik/main?AF=0200&funktion=kt&kt=3PE036

The Master’s Programme in International Health includes a minimum of 40 points (60 ECTS). Master’s students carry out a 20-point (30 ECTS) degree project after taking two compulsory and one or more elective courses: Compulsory: • International Health (10 points, 15 ECTS) • International Health Research Methods I (5 points, 7,5 ECTS) Elective: • Information Seeking (2 points, 3 ECTS)* • International Health Research Methods II (5 points, 7,5 ECTS)* • Health Programme Management in an International Perspective (5 points, 7,5 ECTS) • Public Health in Humanitarian Assistance (5 points, 7,5 ECTS)* • Women’s and Children’s Nutrition in Low-income Countries (5 points, 7,5 ECTS)* The compulsory courses are offered every autumn term. Students finish a master’s degree during one academic year by completing their courses during the autumn/spring, and their degree project during the spring. The Degree Project The Degree Project should address a topic in international health.

Applicants must have university education equivalent to a minimum of 120 Swedish points (180 ECTS). For students from most countries this corresponds to 3-5 years of university studies.

International Education Administration at IMCH,
Tel: +46 (0)18 611 59 97
Fax: +46 (0)18 50 80 13
Email: IMCH.education@kbh.uu.se or Lars-Ake.Persson@kbh.uu.se
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