CLM-40168 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2024/25

The module will include an experiential field visit to India. Transport and accommodation costs will be met within the specified programme fees. Students wishing to upgrade would have the option to do so at their own cost. Expert subject lecturers will support the field visit aspects of the module, allowing students to experience and learn from a variety of global healthcare delivery models. This module will provide students with the opportunity to compare and contrast their experiences of healthcare overseas and develop their understanding of the role of the global healthcare workforce.

The aim of the module is for students to experience and reflect on differing global healthcare systems, evaluating their effectiveness through a specific overseas field visit linked to the module. For students to critically explore the role of the global healthcare workforce.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of the global healthcare workforce;: 1
critically reflect on the healthcare system of a specific country associated with this module;: 1
critically evaluate the effectiveness of the healthcare system experienced during the module.: 1

Study hours

Active Learning:
37 hours experiential field visit (1 week)
16 hours online activity (with online teacher presence)
Independent Study:
57 hours private study
40 hours assignment preparation and writing

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment