PUBLIC HEALTH IN CHINA

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Location: Beijing, China
Instituion: Peking University
Term: Summer Quarter
Program Dates: Monday, June 18 - Sunday, August 12, 2012 (does not include travel)
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012
 Language Requirement: None - all classes are taught in English

Academic Interests:
Global Health, Pre-Med, Social Policy, Alternative and Traditional Medicine, Chinese language

Program Description:
Public Health in China introduces students to major public health issues in China and to the theory and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Courses will introduce students to the Chinese public health system, including key players and institutions, the challenges of HIV, TB, H1N1, SARS, and other infectious diseases, and control measures. Students also gain an understanding of traditional Chinese medicinal practices, including acupuncture, massage, and herbal remedies. The courses include site visits to local hospitals, clinics, TCM centers, and a weekend herb-collecting excursion at Lin-Long Mountain. 

Courses:

• Public Health in China (1 credit)
  This seminar consists of a series of lectures, in English, on the healthcare system and public health in China. Lectures will introduce students to the most common health problems in China, the role of government, the organization of the health care system, and issues such as environmental health, SARS, HIV/AIDS, and emergency preparedness and disaster relief.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (1 credit)
  Students will learn about acupuncture, massage, and herbal remedies and the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine in contemporary Chinese culture. 
• Chinese Language: Interdisciplinary Course (2 credits)
  While there is no language prerequisite to participate in the China summer program, students are required to take intensive language training while in China.  Seven levels are offered, depending on the student’s skill level.  

Program Costs:
2012 Estimated Program Fee: $6,500, includes tuition, program-related excursions, housing, visa, and daily lunch. Students should also budget approximately $900 in fees (Study Abroad Administrative Fee for NU students and HTH insurance), about $2,500 for international airfare, and approximately $1,700 for personal expenses, including meals, non-program transportation, personal travel, and miscellaneous expenses. Refer to the Downloads for a cost information sheet for this program.

Students applying to this program are eligible to apply for select IPD Study Abroad Fellowships. Also refer to the Financial Considerations page on the Study Abroad Office for more information about billing, finances, and financial aid.