Global Health Education at KIT in times of Coronavirus
The world has changed drastically in recent months. The coronavirus pandemic has made us acutely aware that we are all connected and that strong health systems are of utmost importance to all.
KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam is usually home to a vibrant international community, working, teaching and sharing knowledge about different public and global health issues. But at the moment daily life at KIT has completely changed. The building, normally buzzing with activities and classes, is now empty and quiet. There are no longer any classes nor students from all over the world but…this does not mean that all of this learning and interaction has stopped.
Distance learning
Dealing with the changed circumstances we adapted our current and upcoming courses to e-learning courses. Thanks to the power of modern technology, our courses can be followed safely from home. Through different online platforms lectures, discussions, group work and exchanging experiences are still taking place.
We hope that normal classes will again be possible in the (very) near future. But in the coming months, all our planned courses will be delivered via distance learning. For the upcoming courses, this means travel and visas are no longer needed, and application deadlines are extended. So if you are at home and would you like to follow one of the courses listed below via distance learning, you can still apply.
KIT is closely adhering to the regulations from the Dutch authorities, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). We plan to re-evaluate our planning for summer and fall courses at a later date.
Below we share more information about our (temporary) E-learning courses, Early bird offers for Summer courses, upcoming Master programmes and scholarship options for next year’s winter courses.
E-Learning courses in Spring 2020
Due to the corona outbreak, we will be temporarily teaching the following courses virtually so they can be followed safely from home. Application deadlines are extended since no travel, visa are needed anymore. We will make use of different online platforms. Interaction is very much part of KIT’s teaching methods, so we will ensure a high degree of participation. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
- Control Strategies for Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
Course dates: 14 April – 6 May 2020
In this course a number of communicable and non-communicable (NCD) diseases are used as models to demonstrate different aspects and principles of disease control. Also the current pandemic is looked at from a ‘One Health’ perspective.
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Organising Effective Responses
Course dates: 14 April – 6 May 2020
This course builds on current evidence to critically identify and analyse responses across the health system, including emergency and fragile state settings. It also focuses on making services equitable accessible to marginalised groups and key populations.
- Health Policy and Financing
Course dates: 18 May – 5 June 2020
An in-depth look at important issues and current debates in health policy, health economics and health financing, taking into account the diverse profit and not for profit systems.
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Policy, Governance and Financing
Course dates: 18 May – 5 June 2020
In this course participants become acquainted with the policy instruments, governance mechanisms and financial structures related to SRHR.
- Using GIS for Global Health
Course dates: 22 June – 5 July 2020
You will learn how to use GIS to identify patterns of disease in time and place and to assess public access to health care services.
Summer Courses and Early-Bird rates
We hope that our summer courses can take place again in Amsterdam. Should this however not be possible yet, then they may be offered via e-learning. Visit our website via the links below for more information, and apply soon to make use of the early-bird rates. We are happy to offer you one of our summer courses in French.
- Analysing Disrupted Health Systems in Countries in Crisis
Course dates: 17 – 28 August 2020
Early-bird rate: if payment is received before 1 May 2020
Jointly organised by: KIT, CDC, Save the Children and WHO.
This course focuses on the analysis of health systems in countries affected by, or recovering from, protracted crisis. Participants will be equipped to analyse disrupted health systems in complex emergencies, discuss humanitarian aid and politics, human rights policies, and strategies and plans of key actors.
- Monitoring and Evaluation in a dynamic health environment
Course dates: 17 – 28 August 2020
Early-bird rate: if payment is received before 1 May 2020
Gain a deeper understanding of the role M&E plays in all aspects of the health system, including the institutional, political, financial, managerial, human resource, inter-sectoral and public health dimensions.
- NEW Suivi et évaluation de la santé dans un contexte dynamique (cours en français)
Période du cours: du 18 au 28 Août 2020
Frais de scolarité pour paiements effectués avant le 1er Mai 2020
Master’s programmes 2020-2021
Are you looking for a more in-depth programme? There are still places available for our master’s programmes starting in September 2020. We do hope that classes will again be possible in our beautiful historical building in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Our master’s programmes equip health professionals to address public health challenges around the world. They are known for their practical applicability, their multidisciplinary approach, and the interactive, participatory training methods.
Follow the links for more information, and apply directly through our online application system to assure your place!
- Master in Public Health/International Course in Health Development (MPH)
Course dates: 14-9-2020 to 3-9-2021
This annual 12-month programme is organised by KIT Royal Tropical Institute and the VU Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Participants can choose from the following study tracks: - Master in International Health (MIH)
Start date 9-9-2020, full-time or part-time option possible (1 up to 5 years)
If you are a health professional (e.g. medical doctor, nurse, midwife) and you aspire to develop or-/ boost your career in international health, then this programme is designed for you.
This Master’s in International Health is a flexible programme, allowing for full-time or part-time study. - Netherlands Course in Global Health and Tropical Medicine (core course MIH or stand-alone course)
Start date Autumn: 7-9-2020 to 11-12-2020, 3 months (given twice a year)
This course provides essential preparation for health professionals such as medical doctors, nurses and midwives planning to work in low and middle income countries. - Core course in Public Health (core course MPH or stand-alone course)
Start date: 21-9-2020, 3 months
This course prepares health managers to use a public health approach to address the problems in their country, taking into account epidemiology, health system aspects and broader social determinants of health.
- NEW: Part-time: Master in Public Health
If you cannot leave your home/job for one year full-time it is now possible to follow the MPH programme in parts, studying it divided over 2-3 years.
Scholarship Options
Are you looking for financial support to study at KIT? There are a number of other scholarship options. Options differ per nationality and profession. For different options and opportunities visit the scholarship’s page on our website.
Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) scholarships – Summer application period
There are OKP scholarships available for the following courses in winter 2021 for the upcoming OKP application period
OKP application period: 13 May – 23 June 2020
- Qualitative Methods in Health Systems Research
20 January – 9 February 2021 - Human Resources for Health
15-28 February 2021
Apply first for academic admission to the course of your choice.
Visit our OKP scholarship page for more information on the eligibility requirements, the 53 eligible countries, detailed regulations and application instructions.