There are countless different opportunities for further study in the domain of Global Health. We have highlighted some of the different pathways you can pursue below.
What constitutes Global Health?
Global health has been defined in many different ways. The definition below comes from a Lancet article in 2009 and captures some of the immense breadth and variety that global health covers.
“An area for study, research and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Global health emphasizes transnational heath issues, determinants and solutions; involves many disciplines within and beyond the health sciences and promotes inter-disciplinary collaboration; and is a synthesis of population-based prevention with individual-level clinical care.”
Koplan et al. The Lancet, 373(9679):1993-5
Level of Study
Global Health related study can be done at any level (Short Course, Graduate Diploma, Masters, Doctorate). So, whether you are experienced or not, highly academic or more practically inclined, you can find a course that suits you. There are also great online courses and lectures, including some you can access for free here.
Hence the capacity for pursuing further study related to global health is endless! We have listed four related subject areas below which are frequently pursued by those interested in global health.
Fields of Study
- Public Health & Global Health Studies
- Development Studies
- Tropical Medicine
- Economics and Policy Studies
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