Course description
Understanding Planetary Health Data
In this 5 week short course students will be invited to develop skills in planetary health, data analysis and online group work. As a student on this course, you will discuss and assess key topics through handling relevant large data sets from UN, WHO and World Bank repositories. You will be introduced to tools and methods of data gathering, analysis and visualisation to support evidence-based decision-making in this field.
The concept of ‘planetary health’, defined as the health of human civilisation and the state of the natural systems on which it depends, is an exciting emergent field of research and study. Data interpretation, synthesis, analysis and translation is central to how Planetary Health is evidenced and understood. This course invites students to consider the data implications of key concepts of Planetary Health e.g. planetary boundaries, pandemics, climate change, food and nutrition security.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any subject. We may also consider your application if your background does not meet this criteria and you have relevant work experience.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
10 UK University credits (level 11)
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the key conceptual aspects of planetary health thinking.
- Evaluate and assess data-sets relevant to planetary health.
- Develop ability to work independently and jointly under fixed deadlines and to develop their ability to present the outcome of independent research in a clear written and oral form.
Expenses
Course fees for 21/22 are £960, but funded places are available for people employed, unemployed or furloughed in Scotland who meet Scottish Funding Council eligibility criteria. Determining eligibility for a funded place for upskilling takes a number of things into account, including fee status, but also location of employer.