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Introduction
Globally, health systems are tasked with responding to contemporary challenges and the related disease burden and health needs of their population. This unit takes a systems approach to examine how health systems are designed, the key components, who pays, and how well the health system works to improve equity, quality, efficiency, and sustainability of health and social care for their populations. Critical thinking is emphasised as we examine if health systems are fit for purpose or resilient. The unit is designed in such a way that you will explore different health systems and consider the applicability to the Australian health system, thereby learning about the influence of context.
Summary
| Unit name | Global Health Systems |
| Unit code | CAM520 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Doctor Getahun Kebede Beyera |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply frameworks to examine the structural components of global health systems
- Analyse and critique the major international health status indicators and their data sources.
- Compare and contrast health systems challenges for different country contexts.
- Source, appraise and synthesise evidence driving health systems reforms in selected countries.
- Analyse population health situations and make recommendations for interventions to improve equity, quality, efficiency, and acceptability relevant to the context
- Communicate and present evidence-based information about health systems.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On campus enrolment: Independent Learning 6 hours weekly; Tutorial 2 hours weekly Online enrolment: Independent Learning 7 hours weekly; Tutorial (Online) fortnightly |
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| Assessment | Group Discussion board participation (online) (30%)|Written Report (30%)|Literature review (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO. |
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| Recommended | You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website. |
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