Objectives and competences

The course offers students the opportunity to delve deeper into health problems through the examination of determining factors of a social nature. We will analyse the underlying factors that determine these problems and the complex interactions that shape life and health, well-being and inequality among populations across the globe. Understand how recognition of social determinants of heath could improve the formulation and application of policies and programmes.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateAdvanced university course
Coordinating facultyFacultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut
Branch of knowledge
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Medicine and dentistry
  • Social sciences, social work, industrial relations and human resources, sociology, political science and international relations
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits3
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionEnglish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 570,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period29/09/2025
End of teaching period07/10/2025
E-mailformacion@isglobal.org
Webpagewww.isglobal.org
ManagmentCasamitjana Badia, Núria
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- To learn and understand the main determinants of world health, with particular emphasis on the most disadvantaged populations of countries with middle and low incomes.
- Understand how recognition of social determinants of heath could improve the formulation and application of policies and programmes.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

University degree holders. with training, experience or interest in international or global health or health determinants.

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

Contact us

Classes


AddressFacultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut
C/ Casanova 143
Campus Casanova
08036 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressformacion@isglobal.org
Webpagewww.isglobal.org
Telephone+34 93 227 1814
ObservationsMonday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (office hours).

Further information


AddressYolanda Amat
C/ Rosselló 132, 7a

08036 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressformacion@isglobal.org
Webpagewww.isglobal.org
Telephone+34 93 227 1814
ObservationsMonday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (office hours).

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