# Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Global Health
**Source**: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/multidisciplinary-perspectives-on-global-health-VMFP07
**Parent**: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/mission-vision-and-values/sustainability/sustainability-education-lund-university
Course • Master's level • 7.5 credits
Are you interested in health from a global perspective? In this course you will explore health and its relationship to global development. The course highlights the roles of actors in global health and the topic through different perspectives: human rights, ethics, equality and gender equality.
[Application dates](#nav-event-tab-1)
Start
Autumn 2026
Level
Master's
Language
English
Place of study
Distance learning
Course code
VMFP07
[Application dates](#)
- Overview
- Teaching and learning
- After the course
## Overview
This course is designed to inspire and engage you in global health. Whether you are already active in the field or aspire to be, you are welcome to participate. We value diversity and encourage students from all disciplines to participate, even if you do not have a background in health sciences. The course's assignments give you the chance to immerse yourself in topics that fascinate you, and through meaningful discussions, you contribute to enriching the learning of your fellow students.
The course emphasizes the importance of applying multidisciplinary perspectives to global health in order to promote collaboration and sustainable development. By highlighting the different professional roles in global health, the course emphasizes the importance of using a multifaceted approach to advance research and practical applications in the field.
[How to apply
->](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/multidisciplinary-perspectives-on-global-health-VMFP07/how-to-apply)
### Course syllabus
The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.
[Syllabus (PDF, New window)](https://kursplaner.lu.se/pdf/kurs/en/VMFP07)
## Teaching and learning
This course is given remotely and consists of recorded lectures, written study material, exercises, written discussions and digital meetings. The course is based on self-directed learning without scheduled elements, where you are expected to take responsibility for your own learning. The program is designed to promote your independent work and critical reflection in a digital environment.
## After the course
After completing the course, you should be able to define relevant health indicators and measures of population health, account for the development of population health over time, and define health determinants. You will also be able to describe key actors in global health and discuss their role in achieving the global development goals. The course provides you with knowledge of key conventions, relevant global agreements and objectives, as well as guidelines for working with global health.
You will develop skills in compiling and interpreting relevant literature and facts in global health, proposing appropriate strategies for health promotion globally and nationally, and relating global
health to economic, social and ecological sustainability. The course encourages you to discuss different disciplines, professional fields and actors in the work with global health.
Further studies may include in-depth study in global health, public health, or related fields. The course provides a good basis for reflecting on challenges and opportunities in global health with an interdisciplinary approach, and to apply perspectives such as ethics, equality, rights or gender to work in global health.
- Dates
- Requirements and selection
- Tuition fees
## Dates
### Spring Semester 2026
Closed for applications.
#### Malmö - Part time 50%
Apply now
Start
23 March 2026
23 Mar 2026
End
7 June 2026
7 Jun 2026
Form
Distance learning
Pace
Part time
Language
English
City
Malmö
Apply now
### Autumn Semester 2026
Apply via Antagning.se (in Swedish) by 15 April.
#### Malmö - Part time 50%
[Apply now](https://www.antagning.se/se/addtobasket?id=LU-27861&period=HT_2026)
Start
2 November 2026
2 Nov 2026
End
17 January 2027
17 Jan 2027
Form
Distance learning
Pace
Part time
Language
English
City
Malmö
[Apply now](https://www.antagning.se/se/addtobasket?id=LU-27861&period=HT_2026)
## Requirements and selection
### Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree. English B/English 6.
### Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.
## Tuition fees
### Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each \
semester.
[Tuition fees, payments and exemptions](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/international-admissions/bachelors-masters-studies/applying-for-studies/tuition-fees)
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 25,625 \
First payment: SEK 25,625
[Convert currency – xe.com](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=25625&From=SEK&To=EUR)
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
[Application fee](https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/fees-scholarships-residence-permit/pay-your-application-fee)
### No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
## Overview
This course is designed to inspire and engage you in global health. Whether you are already active in the field or aspire to be, you are welcome to participate. We value diversity and encourage students from all disciplines to participate, even if you do not have a background in health sciences. The course's assignments give you the chance to immerse yourself in topics that fascinate you, and through meaningful discussions, you contribute to enriching the learning of your fellow students.
The course emphasizes the importance of applying multidisciplinary perspectives to global health in order to promote collaboration and sustainable development. By highlighting the different professional roles in global health, the course emphasizes the importance of using a multifaceted approach to advance research and practical applications in the field.
[How to apply
->](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/multidisciplinary-perspectives-on-global-health-VMFP07/how-to-apply)
## Teaching and learning
This course is given remotely and consists of recorded lectures, written study material, exercises, written discussions and digital meetings. The course is based on self-directed learning without scheduled elements, where you are expected to take responsibility for your own learning. The program is designed to promote your independent work and critical reflection in a digital environment.
## After the course
After completing the course, you should be able to define relevant health indicators and measures of population health, account for the development of population health over time, and define health determinants. You will also be able to describe key actors in global health and discuss their role in achieving the global development goals. The course provides you with knowledge of key conventions, relevant global agreements and objectives, as well as guidelines for working with global health.
You will develop skills in compiling and interpreting relevant literature and facts in global health, proposing appropriate strategies for health promotion globally and nationally, and relating global
health to economic, social and ecological sustainability. The course encourages you to discuss different disciplines, professional fields and actors in the work with global health.
Further studies may include in-depth study in global health, public health, or related fields. The course provides a good basis for reflecting on challenges and opportunities in global health with an interdisciplinary approach, and to apply perspectives such as ethics, equality, rights or gender to work in global health.
## Dates
### Spring Semester 2026
Closed for applications.
#### Malmö - Part time 50%
Apply now
Start
23 March 2026
23 Mar 2026
End
7 June 2026
7 Jun 2026
Form
Distance learning
Pace
Part time
Language
English
City
Malmö
Apply now
### Autumn Semester 2026
Apply via Antagning.se (in Swedish) by 15 April.
#### Malmö - Part time 50%
[Apply now](https://www.antagning.se/se/addtobasket?id=LU-27861&period=HT_2026)
Start
2 November 2026
2 Nov 2026
End
17 January 2027
17 Jan 2027
Form
Distance learning
Pace
Part time
Language
English
City
Malmö
[Apply now](https://www.antagning.se/se/addtobasket?id=LU-27861&period=HT_2026)
## Requirements and selection
### Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree. English B/English 6.
### Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.
## Tuition fees
### Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each \
semester.
[Tuition fees, payments and exemptions](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/international-admissions/bachelors-masters-studies/applying-for-studies/tuition-fees)
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 25,625 \
First payment: SEK 25,625
[Convert currency – xe.com](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=25625&From=SEK&To=EUR)
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
[Application fee](https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/fees-scholarships-residence-permit/pay-your-application-fee)
### No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
## Contact us
### Course Leader
Jack Palmieri
Email:
[jack.palmieri@med.lu.se](mailto:jack.palmieri@med.lu.se)
### Study Advisor for Freestanding Courses
Lina Ali
Email:
[fris\_studsoc@med.lu.se](mailto:fris_studsoc@med.lu.se)