Fundamentals of Global Health (Summerschool)

  • Certificate
  • € 845
  • Classes in English
  • LocationUtrecht
  • Start2026
  • Duration1 week
  • ECTS1.5 EC

Fundamentals of Global Health (Summerschool)

The course introduces participants to major public health challenges in lower- and middle-income countries. It provides an introduction to the aetiology, epidemiology, risk factors and public health importance of selected chronic non-communicable diseases, addresses major policy initiatives for international prevention and control of disease, and considers major health threats and challenges such as the impact of globalization and environmental changes.

Target Group

Our courses are aimed at clinical researchers, nurses, general practitioners, and other health professionals who want to improve their skills in epidemiology, statistics and (clinical) research.

Duration

1 week, fulltime (face to face)

Once every two years

This course is offered once every two years. The next course will take place in the academic year 2025-2026.

Application and more information

Application and more information

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Summerschool Courses

Please note that this course is part of an existing program within the Graduate School of Life Sciences.

MSc Epidemiology Educational Office

+31 (0)88 75 69710

msc-epidemiology@umcutrecht.nl

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