Objectives and competences
This introduction to environmental health provides an overview of the methodologies and tools used to assess the environmental exposure, epidemiology, and health impact of air pollution, noise, water pollution , metals, pesticides, persistent and non-persistent chemicals, radiation and green spaces in low-lying, middle- and high-income countries.
To be eligible, participants must have a demonstrated interest in global health or environmental health, as well as an advanced level of English, as this is the language of instruction for the course.
To be eligible, participants must have a demonstrated interest in global health or environmental health, as well as an advanced level of English, as this is the language of instruction for the course.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
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| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Faculty or school | Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Credits | 3 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | English |
| Enrolment fee: | First year: 525,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s): | No |
| Classes begin: | 29/04/2024 |
| formacion@isglobal.org | |
| Master's degree course homepage | www.isglobal.org |
| Managment | Casamitjana Badia, Núria |
| Open pre-enrolment | Yes |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification: | Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys) |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To acquire a general vision of the methodologies and tools for assessing exposure to and the epidemiology and health impact of the environment, and the risks and benefits of factors such as air quality, water pollution, heavy metals, pesticides, persistent and non-persistent chemical substances, radiation and green areas, in low- and middle-income countries and in advanced economies.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Those with an interest in the main challenges of environmental health in a globalized world or in global health.Access requirements and conditions
The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.Pre-enrolment
Calendar
12/12/2023 03/05/2024Contact us
Faculty or school where the course is taught
| Address: | Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut UB C/ Casanova, 143 Campus Casanova 08036 - Barcelona Espanya |
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| Email address: | nuria.casamitjana@isglobal.org |
| Webpage: | www.isglobal.org |
| Telephone: | +34 686 835 185 |
| Observations: | from Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (office hours). |
For further enquiries
| Address: | Yolanda Amat C/ Rosselló, 132 7ª planta 08036 - Barcelona Espanya |
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| Email address: | formacion@isglobal.org |
| Webpage: | www.isglobal.org |
| Telephone: | +34 686 835 185 |
| Observations: | from Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (office hours). |