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CLM-40172 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 19 May 2024

CLM-40172 - Healthcare System Strengthening (Low and Middle Income Countries)
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Lecture Time:
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2024/25


Aims
The aim of the module is for students to experience and reflect on differing global healthcare systems, evaluating their effectiveness through a specific overseas field visit linked to the module. For students to critically explore healthcare system strengthening in low and middle income countries.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate a critical understanding of healthcare system strengthening in low and middle income countries;: 1
critically reflect on the healthcare system of the specified country associated with this module;: 1
critically evaluate the effectiveness of the healthcare system experienced.: 1

Study hours

Active Learning:
37 hours experiential field visit (1 week)
16 hours online activity (with online teacher presence)
Independent Study:
57 hours private study
40 hours assignment preparation and writing

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 May 2024