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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
This course is the final part of the ‘Global Disease Masterclass Specialisation’ offered by Imperial College London. It provides comprehensive aetiologic and epidemiologic studies on four non-communicable diseases: Cardiovascular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Diabetes, and Dementia. Curated by Helen Ward and Timothy Hallet, the Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases certification by Coursera, gives learners an introduction to non-communicable disease challenges.
The Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases certification course guides learners through the study of data on these non-communicable diseases. Learners will analyse data to make comparisons between regions and countries, about the situation of healthcare interventions. Participants will learn about the global burden of Dementia and interventions to prevent it. They will also learn about the status of Screening for Colorectal Cancer in various income-level countries, as well as for the global burden of Diabetes.
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The Highlights
- Approx. 17 Hours To Complete
- Certification by Imperial College London
- Financial Aid Available
- Beginner Level Course
Programme Offerings
- Hands-on project
- video lecture
- Certification
- Real Example
- PDF Resource
- Self-paced
- graded assignment
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Imperial College, LondonCoursera |
The Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases certification fees are fragmented on the basis of the length of the course. Learners also have the option of a 14-day refund period. Instalments through EMI are also available. The course material is accessible to all through the 'audit' option.
The Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases Fee Structure
| Course Duration | Fee |
1 Month(12 hours/ week) | Rs. 3,267 |
| 3 Months(4 hours/week) | Rs. 6,535 |
6 Months (2 hours/week) | Rs. 9,802 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details of Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases
Learners of the Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases training course have to acquire a minimum of 80% score, in all graded assessments for certification.
What you will learn
Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases classes include video lessons, articles, research papers and discussions on the topics:
- Causes, risk factors, and prevention of four major non-communicable diseases.
- Understanding of the global burden of non-communicable diseases.
- Latest research and interventions for non-communicable diseases.
- Describing the aetiology of disease and global health trends.
Who it is for
The Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases certification course is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about these important public health challenges. The course is also a good starting point for those who are interested in a career in public health. For example:
Admission Details
Follow the steps below to join the Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases online course.
Step 1- Click on the link below:
https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-disease-non-communicable
Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.
Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.
Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.
Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome
- Aetiology and Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer Interventions
- Screening Programmes
- Roundtable
Readings
- Introduction to the Course
- Introducing the Global Burden of Colorectal Cancer
- Accessing Data
- Accessing Data
- Introduction to Screening
- Notes on screening
Quiz
- End of Week Quiz
Discussion Prompts
- Accessing Data
- Screening Programmes
Plugins
- Accessing Data
- Accessing Data: Results
Videos
- Aetiology & Epidemiology of CVD
- CVD Interventions
- Roundtable
Readings
- CVD Inequalities
- Control of Cardiovascular Disease: A Global View
- Collaborative Map
- The Statin Debate
Quiz
- Quiz
Discussion Prompts
- Accessing Data
- Interventions to reduce CVD
- Interventions to reduce CVD
- Statins
Plugins
- The pros and cons of using statins
- The pros and cons of using statins: results
Videos
- Epidemiology and Aetiology of Dementia
- Interventions
Readings
- Introducing the Global Burden of Dementia
- Cognitive Testing
Quiz
- Quiz
Discussion Pompts
- Evidence Review of Screening Tests for Dementia
- Multidomain interventions to prevent dementia
- Dementia Action Plan
Videos
- Aetiology/ Epidemiology of Diabetes
- Diabetes Interventions
- Diabetes roundtable
- Final wrap up
Readings
- Growing Burden of Diabetes
- Rising burden of Diabetes in Middle Income Countries
Practice Exercise
- Diabetes Quiz
Evaluation process
While studying through the Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases certification syllabus, learners will take a number of assessments. An 80% or higher score has to be achieved for certification.
Instructors
Imperial College, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, this course is accessible on mobile devices on the Coursera application.
This course takes about 17 hours in total to complete.
The course is moderately interactive. You will have the opportunity to interact with the instructors and other participants through the course forum. You can also ask questions to the instructors through the forum.
Yes, the financial aid option is available for the course.
No prior medical knowledge is required to take this course. However, some familiarity with the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology would be helpful.