The Global Disease Masterclass specialisation offered by Imperial College London provides an in-depth overview of core health challenges and epidemiological research across a spectrum of infectious and non-communicable diseases. It delves into the global distribution and trends of major global diseases, social determinants and risk factors, disease aetiology, epidemiological patterns, interventions, and policy issues.
Through this specialisation, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the major global health issues and acquire the necessary knowledge to address global public health challenges. The course is structured to include practical activities, in-depth interviews with subject matter experts, and lectures delivered by leaders in the field, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.
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The course modules cover the global distribution and trends of major diseases, communicable diseases epidemiology, interventions, and prevention, as well as non-communicable diseases aetiology, epidemiology, and interventions.
The Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution module provides a comprehensive understanding of the broad distribution and trends of major global diseases. It covers the metrics used for different disease measures, the drivers of disease distribution, and implications of the data used for estimates. This module equips students with the knowledge to critically analyze global disease distribution trends.
The Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention module focuses on infectious diseases such as HIV, Malaria, Emerging Infectious Diseases (Ebola and Zika), and TB. It delves into disease aetiology, epidemiology, interventions, and policy development, providing insights into combating these diseases through prevention and treatment strategies. Students gain a deep understanding of addressing communicable diseases at a global scale.
The Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases module explores the aetiology, epidemiology, and interventions for non-communicable diseases including Colorectal Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Dementia, and Diabetes. This module offers a comprehensive overview of non-communicable disease challenges, global epidemic trends, available interventions, and public health approaches for these diseases.
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