CLM-40172 - 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 a UK based experiential field visit with a focus on public health initiatives (COVID restrictions permitting). 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. Subject lecturers will support the field visit aspects of the programme, allowing students to experience and learn from differing healthcare delivery models. This module will provide students with the opportunity to compare and contrast their experiences of UK healthcare and explore healthcare system strengthening in low and middle income countries.

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 healthcare system strengthening in low and middle income countries.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate a critical understanding of healthcare system strengthening in low and middle income countries;: 1
critically reflect on the healthcare system of the specified country associated with this module;: 1
critically evaluate the effectiveness of the healthcare system experienced.: 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