Leiden University
Liberal Arts and Sciences - Global Challenges with a major in Global Health, Innovation and Society
Overview
OverviewLeiden University College The Hague’s Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges is a three-year bachelor where you choose a Major after your first year. In the Global Health, Innovation and Society Major, you examine how health outcomes are shaped by biology, policy, technology, and social and environmental conditions.You’ll study global health from multiple angles—biomedical science, health systems, and the ethical and societal implications of innovation—so you can understand today’s health challenges and contribute to evidence-informed solutions.What you’ll focus onPopulation health and disease patterns (e.g., epidemiology and prevention)Determinants of health across individual, structural, and community levelsHealth systems and policy, including how services are organised and financedInnovation in health, including data science and AI—plus ethical, legal, and social questionsMaternal and child health and community-based approaches to wellbeing
About this programme
Overview
Leiden University College The Hague offers a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges, a three-year program that allows students to select a Major after the first year. The Global Health, Innovation and Society Major explores how health outcomes are influenced by biological, policy, technological, and environmental factors.
This program provides a comprehensive understanding of global health from various perspectives, including biomedical science, health systems, and the ethical and societal implications of innovation. Students are equipped to address contemporary health challenges and contribute to evidence-based solutions.
What you'll study
- Population health and disease patterns, focusing on epidemiology and prevention
- Determinants of health at individual, structural, and community levels
- Health systems and policy, encompassing service organization and financing
- Innovation in health, including data science and AI, along with ethical, legal, and social considerations
- Maternal and child health and community-based approaches to well-being
Entry requirements
This program is selective, with admission based on several criteria, including prior academic performance and the overall strength of your application. For international qualifications, it is advisable to consult the program website for detailed diploma requirements and minimum grade expectations.
Career prospects
Graduates of the Global Health, Innovation and Society Major can pursue diverse career paths in public health, health policy, research, and innovation sectors. The interdisciplinary approach of the program prepares students for roles that address complex health issues on a global scale, making them valuable contributors to health improvement initiatives and policy development.
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