The module examines the components of a health system, and that it imparts the knowledge and skills required to evaluate health systems, health services and public health programmes.

Module Aim

This module aims at providing students with knowledge and techniques of ensuring that health policies are practiced in the health sector.

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, the student should be able to: 
1.    Apply knowledge of health policy in order to evaluate specific choices from a broader political, economic and social environment.
2.    Analyse the social relations of power and authority and how they impact reforms in the health system.
3.    Discuss key features of health systems, both from the perspective of the public and private institutions.
4.    Analyse the complexity and key components of health systems.