Nutrition Role in Public Health (2 credits): This course explores the vital role of nutrition in public health, covering topics such as food environments, population’s nutritional surveillance, nutritional-related interventions development and their implementation at the community and population levels. Students will examine how nutrition intersects with public health practice to address global health challenges, and practice interventions designed for real-world settings.
Grant Proposal Preparation (2 credits): The course will provide a hands-on approach funding research projects and evidence-informed interventions. projects. The structure and requirements of major public funding programs in Europe and North America as well as philanthropic foundations will be presented. Students will be guided through the process of searching and selecting the appropriate programs and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), developing partnerships and consortia, and preparing proposals. All stages of proposal preparation including scientific excellence, expected outcomes, impact, and budgets will be analyzed in detail.
Health Impact Assessment (2 credits): Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a stepwise approach that anticipates the potential health effects of a policy, program or project in non-health fields such as education, natural resource development, and infrastructure. At the end of the course students will be familiar with all stages, methods and stakeholder engagements involved in the HIA process.
Obesity: Prevention, Treatment, and Intervention Strategies (2 credits): This course will provide a comprehensive examination of obesity as a multifactorial public health issue, exploring preventive measures, treatment options, and interventional strategies. It will examine the mechanisms and epidemiology of obesity, and students will evaluate evidence-based interventions and discuss different approaches to obesity prevention and management.
