• St George's logo

Global Health Governance: Addressing Globalization and Health Inequities

Explore global health governance and the challenges facing healthcare workers and policymakers.

5,777 enrolled on this course

Symbols of heathcare in gears in different shades of blue

Global Health Governance: Addressing Globalization and Health Inequities

5,777 enrolled on this course

  • 3 weeks

  • 3 hours per week

  • Accreditation available

  • Digital certificate when eligible

  • Introductory level

Find out more about how to join this course

The CPD Certification Service

This course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional development principles. Find out more.

Learn how global health priorities and problems are addressed

The promotion of global health is central to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. People-centred health services are needed to respond to health challenges and priorities, but they are lacking in the places and populations that need them the most.

On this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the global health challenges in the 21st century. You will discover the impact of globalization on the level of health worldwide. You will also look at the role global, national and local governance has to address the current health inequities in the world.

What topics will you cover?

  • What is global health?
  • Key concepts in global health governance
  • The current state of health and well-being in the world today
  • The social determinants of health
  • Theories of globalization
  • Case studies of globalization
  • Understanding health inequities
  • Responses to contemporary global health case studies

Who is this accredited by?

The CPD Certification Service
The CPD Certification Service:

The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.

When would you like to start?

Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.

  • Available now

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Explain the ecological definition of health and all of its determinants
  • Evaluate the human right to health as reflected in international instruments
  • Explain the differences in health and healthcare around the world
  • Assess the effects of globalization, both positive and negative
  • Summarise the role of national health policies, strategies and plans
  • Assess the role of international organizations in global health
  • Assess current mechanisms for global health governance
  • Assess the role and impact of international development assistance for health
  • Assess critically current issues in global health and global health governance

Who is the course for?

This course has been designed for all those interested in global health policies and interventions, whether from a healthcare background or otherwise.

Who will you learn with?

I am a Lecturer in the Institute for Global Health and Development, Queen Margaret University Edinburgh. My background is in medicine, medical anthropology, global health and international development

Richard Alderslade is a public health doctor from the UK who has worked extensively internationally in both the humanitarian and development fields. He now teaches global health in London and New York

I am a Senior Lecturer in Medical Ethics and Law at St George's, University of London. I have studied medicine, philosophy and medical education. I have also completed a PhD in Law.

I am a palliative care doctor currently studying for a PhD. My research interests include global health, global health ethics, palliative care and philosophy as it applies in healthcare.

Who developed the course?

St George's, University of London

St George’s is the UK’s only university dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research.

Ways to learn

Buy this course

Subscribe & save

Limited access

Choose the best way to learn for you!

$109/one-off payment

$27.99

For the first two months. Automatically renews

Free

Fulfill your current learning needDevelop skills to further your careerSample the course materials
Access to this courseticktick

Access expires 9 Apr 2024

Access to 1,000+ coursescrosstickcross
Learn at your own paceticktickcross
Discuss your learning in commentstickticktick
Certificate when you're eligiblePrinted and digitalDigital onlycross
Continue & Upgrade

Cancel for free anytime

Ways to learn

Choose the best way to learn for you!

Subscribe & save

$27.99

For the first two months. Automatically renews

Develop skills to further your career

  • Access to this course
  • Access to 1,000+ courses
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Discuss your learning in comments
  • Digital certificate when you're eligible

Cancel for free anytime

Buy this course

$109/one-off payment

Fulfill your current learning need

  • Access to this course
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Discuss your learning in comments
  • Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible

Limited access

Free

Sample the course materials

  • Access expires 9 Apr 2024

Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades)

T&Cs apply.

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
  • Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

Want to know more about learning on FutureLearn? Using FutureLearn

Learner reviews

Learner reviews cannot be loaded due to your cookie settings. Please and refresh the page to view this content.

Do you know someone who'd love this course? Tell them about it...

You can use the hashtag #FLGlobalHealthGovernance to talk about this course on social media.