This module aims to give participants a grounding in how to generate the necessary evidence to inform policy and action by using a variety of research techniques. It aims to present the range and value of qualitative and combined methodological…
Curriculum: ICAT
An Introduction to Critical Reading for Statistics in Global Health
This module teaches students how to interpret, evaluate and apply statistics relevant to the study of global health. The emphasis is on critical thinking regarding the practical application, relevance, and quality of statistical information as presented in global health literature.…
Epidemiology in Humanitarian Emergencies
This module is convened in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, USA. Through the use of real-life examples and case studies, students will also gain a greater understanding of basic epidemiological methods by applying…
Health Policy & Systems
This module aims to provide students with a greater appreciation of health policy and systems at the global and local level in both humanitarian and development contexts. The module examines the range of factors that shape and determine health policy…
Key Skills in Global Health
This module introduces students to the practical skills required for programme planning and management in the field. The module will include: Project/programme planning Project/programme cycle (log-frames, etc) Community-based participation Monitoring and evaluation processes Writing for research Dissemination practices
Pacing and Electrophysiology
This module focuses on the indications for cardiac pacing and problems post-pacemaker insertion.
Non-Invasive Cardiology
The course is aimed at physicians who are undertaking specialist training in Cardiology. This module focuses on non-invasive techniques including ultrasound, MRI, CT, and echocardiography.
Principles of Diagnostic and Invasive Cardiology
Students will be guided through a structured approach to acquiring comprehensive experience and technical skills in relevant cardiological investigations and procedures, including x-ray, ionising radiation, intracardiac measurements and intra-aortic balloon pumps.
Research Methodology
The aims of this module are to provide students with an in depth knowledge of the methodology employed in Research and to apply the information gained to the critical appraisal of research. Overall the aim of this module is enable…
Tumour Microenvironment
This module will cover the importance of the tumour microenvironment and tumour physiology in regulating oxygen sensing mechanism, angiogenesis and blood vessel stability. The students will learn the importance of the tumour microenvironment in regulating the function and maturation of…