The
following information was taken directly from the University
of Glamorgan's printed postgraduate prospectus.
“This
distinctive Masters award is aimed at experienced healthcare
professionals working in the humanitarian field, or those
who aspire to do so. You will study the key areas of theory
and practice that are relevant to healthcare in complex
humanitarian disasters, from resilience and response to
mitigation and recovery.
A key element of this course is its strong international
and trans-cultural focus, which is needed to develop and
maintain relationships between colleagues in the institutions
and countries that underpin the programme. You will study
on a part-time, distance learning basis, with an annual
two-week residential Summer School.
National healthcare providers, non-governmental organisations
(NGOs) and inter-governmental organisations usually employ
healthcare professionals undertaking this award. Graduates
of this award have taken up key posts with the International
Federation of Red Cross, the armed forces, NGOs in Sudan,
Iraq, Angola, Afghanistan.
Typical modules:
• Key Aspects of Disaster Relief
• Public Health and Nutrition in Disasters
• Operational Management of Disasters
• Mental Health Perspectives in Disasters
• Research Methods
• Strategic Leadership for Disaster Relief
• MSc Project
• MSc Field Placement”.
If you may have further questions or concerns about this
program at the University of Glamorgan or for other programs
please contact
representative Popabroad for more information.
