Public Health Student Trip to WHOCC, London
This immersive 2-week [can be extended to 4-weeks] programme provides students with an opportunity to engage with experts at the WHO Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) in London. The programme is designed to enhance knowledge and skills in public health through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities. Each week comprises 15 hours of structured teaching and learning, complemented by guided site visits.
Weekly Agenda
Week 1: Foundations of Public Health and Global Health Challenges
Objective: Build foundational knowledge in public health, focusing on global health priorities and frameworks.
- Day 1: Introduction to Public Health
- Day 2: Global Health Priorities and Integration of Artificial Intelligence
- Day 3: Public Health Policies and Systems
- Day 4: Communicable Diseases/ Infectious Diseases
- Day 5: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)/ Chronic Diseases
Week 2: Public Health Interventions and Implementation Science
Objective: Understand the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health interventions.
- Day 1: Health Promotion and Behaviour Change
- Day 2: Health Equity and Social Determinants
- Day 3: Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Health
- Day 4: Public Health Data, AI, and Surveillance
- Day 5: Public Health Research and Collaboration
Optional Extension for Weeks 3 and 4
Week 3: Public Health Leadership and Advocacy
Week 4: Advanced Topics in Public Health Practice
For further information contact us on: celine.tabche@imperial.ac.uk or e.augustyniak@imperial.ac.uk
Learn About the UK Health System – A Special Visit to Imperial College London
Explore the Best of the UK Healthcare System at Imperial College London
Over the years, we have welcomed delegations from around the world to learn about the UK health system. For more information, please get in touch with us on our email found on the website, on our social media account, or Ela Augustyniak, the Centre Administrator.
Description: A detailed overview of what the delegation will learn, including:
- Structure of the UK National Health Service (NHS)
- Key policies in UK healthcare management
- Healthcare innovations at Imperial College London
- Opportunities for collaboration in medical research
A breakdown of the itinerary, including:
- Workshops on UK healthcare system operations
- Site visits to hospitals and research centres
- Networking opportunities with healthcare professionals
Find out more about our exchange and visiting programmes here:
Here are just a few of the delegations who have visited us over the years.
We are able to arrange visiting academic programmes from just a few days up to one year.
You can use the menu above to explore our programmes.
