LAW5483 Global health law
Faculty of Law
LAW5483 Global health law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5483
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5483
No unit lists LAW5483 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The unit examines the normative foundation and legal structure of key international global health organisations (particularly the World Health Organization) and the processes in international politics and policies directed at realising the fundamental human right of access to basic medical services. Barriers (e.g. intellectual property claims of pharmaceutical companies) to equitable access to medical products will be considered. Students will study the role of international law and instruments touching on global health concerns, and how they differ from national law. Important international legal norms and initiatives that pertain to planetary health and medical humanitarianism will be briefly introduced.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Class ParticipationDemonstration5%
- Reflection PaperWritten15%
- Presentation20%
- Written assessmentWritten60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate understanding of global health law, national and coordinated international responses to and the management of global health hazards, the socio-legal management of and legal responses to risky behaviours.
- 2
Communicate effectively and persuasively when undertaking both collaborative and individual activities.
- 3
Analyse convincingly the role of international law and instruments touching on global health concerns, and how they differ from national law.
- 4
Synthesise information from a range of sources to construct compelling arguments for basic medical services as a fundamental human right.
- 5
Critically reflect on a case scenario in order to formulate a convincing response to a problematic issue in global health law.
- 6
Identify and provide detailed examination of the constitution, function, role and effectiveness of key international global health organizations, particularly the World Health Organization.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5483 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Calvin Ho
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5483?
LAW5483 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5483 offered?
LAW5483 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5483 have an exam?
No. LAW5483 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5483?
LAW5483 is part of Global society and human rights; Health law and community; and Public sector governance and regulation.