Students are introduced to the basics of global and public health, hygiene infrastructure and health policies. Further, they will gain knowledge about infectious diseases as well as non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health and environmental issues. In this context, they will discuss disease control and prevention strategies, with a focus on low- and middle income countries (LMIC). Therefore, not only social but also biological and environmental aspects and impacts on health will be addressed, e.g. food production and nutrition. The course will also address current challenges in global health, the SDGs as guiding principles and management structures in the health sector to prepare students for future policy-making.