Critical Hope in Global Health: From Big Pharma to Local Wellbeing (008ID)

30 credits, Level 6

Spring teaching

On this module, we deploy critical hope as a lens to explore global health and local well being, and the role of big pharma across these contexts.

What are the social and economic conditions that weaken health systems? We ask how nations and local communities innovatively negotiate health challenges and access to pharmaceuticals.

What role does big pharma play? What lessons are there for sustainable solutions to health challenges?

Through a series of inspiring case studies from the Global South and North – such as the fight against microbial drug resistance – we explore pathways to sustainable health futures.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: