Water supply and sanitation in emergencies

Copenhagen

Credit 5 ECTS (European credits)

Early identification of technically sound and sustainable water and sanitary interventions is crucial when it comes to saving lives and preventing diseases in almost any disaster situation.

Experience gathered during recent disaster operations demonstrates the urgent need for highly skilled professionals with specialised expertise in water supply and sanitation, as the lack of interdisciplinary personnel has proved to be a barrier to efficient and effective response.

The University of Copenhagen offers an intensive course on water supply and sanitation in emergencies for professionals working with - or aiming to work with - disasters and relief operations.

The course is designed in such a way that each participant attains the knowledge and skills necessary for prompt action in recovery situations, especially in developing countries.

By the end of the course participants will have a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of water and sanitation in the different phases of emergencies, including disease prevention and preparedness.

The course consists of 4 weeks of online learning followed by 9 consecutive days of full-time, face-to-face studies at University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Professional postgraduates holding a Bachelor degree, at least two years of work experience and English proficiency

English

Read about exact course dates, deadlines and the application procedure on the course website.

Course fee DKK 12,500 for EU/EEA students and DKK 15,000 for non-EU/EEA students

2019-02-01

Department of Public Health, Global Health Section, University of Copenhagen
mdma@sund.ku.dk