Contemporary Global Health Issues

TGS-2024041980

Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SPH)

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Objectives

1. Articulate how key transitions have shaped the current global disease trends and burden, including global health security, health governance, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the new global health architecture, global health financing, mobility and migration, universal health coverage, and climate change. 2. Recognize how complex and intertwined social and commercial determinants of health contribute to health and wealth inequalities within and between countries, and debate some of the contemporary solutions proposed. 3. Critically examine global health policies and responses to infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and humanitarian emergencies and their potential to improve health and quality of life, including the role of existing and proposed global health innovations and partnerships, using multi-disciplinary perspectives.



Who Should Attend

Professionals in the health industry




Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree • Relevant public health related work experience • Prior knowledge of biostatistics and epidemiology is required • Candidates with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case by case basis, subject to approval




Class Schedule

Monday (02.00.00 PM - 05.00.00 PM)




Tutorial Schedule

No Tutorial




Lesson Delivery

Classroom (39 hrs)




Full Fees (before GST)

S$7646.00




Nett Fees payable after SSG Funding



International Participant Singapore Citizen 39 years old or younger Singapore Citizen 40 years or older eligible for MCES Singaporean PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Full Programme Fee S$7646.00 S$7646.00 S$7646.00 S$7646.00 S$7646.00
SSG Funding *
Eligible for Claim Period 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Sep 2027
- S$5352.20 S$5352.20 S$5352.20 S$5352.20
Nett Programme Fee S$7646.00 S$2293.80 S$2293.80 S$2293.80 S$2293.80
9% GST on Nett Programme Fee S$688.14 S$206.44 S$206.44 S$206.44 S$206.44
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Incl. GST S$8334.14 S$2500.24 S$2500.24 S$2500.24 S$2500.24
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Scheme - - S$1529.20 - S$1529.20
Total Nett Programme Fee, Incl. GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes S$8334.14 S$2500.24 S$971.04 S$2500.24 S$971.04
*   Learners must pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding. Please note that all external funding for courses is limited in duration and subject to availability.

** Please note that the mode of delivery is subject to change in light of the COVID-19 situation. Courses marked ‘online’ may have compulsory face-to-face sessions such as laboratory or hands-on components and details should be sought from the schools or departments before learners register for them.

Last updated: 06 March 2025

Upcoming Course Dates
TBC

Delivery Mode**
Face-to-Face

Course Code
SPH5406

Funding Type
SSG Funding
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
Alumni eVoucher (L3)

Type
Modular Course

Stacks/ Bundles to
Graduate Certificate in Global Health / Master of Public Health

Audit/Graded
Graded

Area of Interest
Healthcare & Medicine