A blended-learning course – 4 weeks online and 2 weeks on campus at University of Copenhagen.

Credit 5 ECTS (European credits) at Master’s level

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

COURSE CONTENT This course will provide you with state-of- the-art theoretical and practical knowledge of water and sanitation issues in emergencies, enabling you to work in the WASH sector. It will focus on fundamental information needed about the disaster, combining this with latest disease transmission knowledge, enabling you to identify socio-cultural, geographical and technical appropriate sustainable solutions for water and sanitation interventions. All theory is combined with practical exercises to get you familiar with field equipment, such as chemical water quality analysis, water tank construction, water pumping, different water treatments and latrine construction.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course, you will be able to approach and prioritise water supply and sanitation in emergencies with foresight, and make appropriate decisions to prevent disease outbreak. Check the full set of intended learning outcomes online.

TIME AND PLACE The course consists of 4 weeks of online learning followed by 2 weeks of full-time, face-to-face studies at University of Copenhagen, Denmark

MASTER OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT (MDMa).Become a professional disaster risk management specialist. The Master of Disaster Management provides you with solid interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that meet the needs of modern emergency management and disaster response. Water Supply and Sanitation in Emergenciesis an elective course in the master programme.

Fee information

DKK 15,000 for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens and DKK 20,000 for non-EU/EEA citizens.
The fees cover course registration, course materials, examination and completion certificate. The fees do not include accommodation, living expenses and transportation costs in Copenhagen.